Chapter 74 1445
Wheel Alignment
Wheel Alignment Principles 1445
Caster 1445
Camber 1447
Toe 1447
Steering Axis Inclination 1448
Setback 1448
Toe-Out on Turns (Turning Radius) 1449
Tracking 1449
Prealignment Inspection 1449
Adjusting Wheel Alignment 1452
Wheel Alignment Tools and Equipment 1455
Alignment Machines 1457
Road Test after Alignment 1460
Duff’s Garage 1460
Wheel Alignment Diagnosis 1465
Section 12
Heating and Air Conditioning
Chapter 75 1469
Heating and Air Conditioning
Fundamentals
Principles of Refrigeration 1469
Basic Refrigeration Cycle 1471
Automotive Air Conditioning System 1473
Air Conditioning System Controls 1480
Service Valves 1483
Heating System 1483
Heating and Air Conditioning Controls 1483
Ducts and Vents 1486
Passenger Compartment Filters 1486
Solar Ventilation 1486
Focus on Hybrids 1488
Chapter 76 1493
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Inspecting an Air Conditioning System 1493
Refrigerant Safety Precautions 1495
R-134a Service Differences 1495
Testing an Air Conditioning System 1497
Recovering Refrigerant 1502
Common A/C Component Problems 1503
Evacuating an Air Conditioning System 1507
Charging an Air Conditioning
System 1507
Adding Refrigerant Oil 1509
A/C System Service Rules 1509
Heater Service 1510
Electronic Climate Control
Service 1511
Duff’s Garage 1512
Climate Control System Diagnosis 1517
Section 13
Safety, Security, and Navigation Systems
Chapter 77 1521
Restraint Systems
Vehicle Collisions 1521
Active and Passive Restraints 1523
Seat Belt Systems 1523
Knee Diverter 1523
Air Bag Systems 1525
Air Bag Sensors 1529
Air Bag Controller 1530
Industry Trend 1531
Chapter 78
1534
Restraint System
Service
Seat Belt Service 1534
Air Bag System Service 1535
Air Bag Module Service 1536
Air Bag Sensor Service 1538
Air Bag Controller Service 1540
Duff’s Garage 1540
Restraint System Diagnosis 1543
Chapter 79 1544
Security and Navigation Systems,
New and Future Technologies
Security Systems 1544
Navigation Systems 1547
Future Systems 1548
Alternate Power Sources 1551
Industry Trend 1554
Security System Diagnosis 1556
Chapter 80 1557
Career Success
Traits of Desirable Employees 1557
Earnings 1559
Types of Shops 1559
Getting a Job as an Automobile Technician 1560
Reference Section 1564
Glossary of Terms 1568
Internet Resources 1589
Acknowledgments 1590
Index 1591
Expanded Contents xvii