Chapter 8 97
Basic Electricity and Electronics
Electricity 97
Automotive Electronics 100
Automotive Wiring 103
Basic Electrical Tests 105
Oscilloscope 107
Scan Tools 108
Customer Relations 108
Chapter 9 111
Fasteners, Gaskets, Seals, and Sealants
Fasteners 111
Washers 113
Machine Screws 114
Sheet Metal Screws 114
Nonthreaded Fasteners 114
Torquing Bolts and Nuts 115
Thread Repairs 117
Removing Damaged Fasteners 119
Gaskets and Seals 120
Workplace Skills 124
Chapter 10 127
Vehicle Maintenance, Fluid Service, and
Recycling
Lubrication Service 127
Vehicle Maintenance 127
Fluid Service 127
Filter Service 135
Chassis Lubrication 135
Service Intervals 136
General Inspection and Problem Location 137
Recycling and Disposal of Auto Shop Wastes 139
Duff’s Garage 140
Section 2
Engines
Chapter 11 145
Engine Fundamentals
Engine Operation 145
Engine Bottom End 146
Engine Top End 152
Engine Front End 156
Workplace Skills 157
Chapter 12 162
Engine Design Classifications
Engine Classifications 162
Cylinder Arrangement 162
Alternative Engines 169
Typical Automotive Engines 173
Workplace Skills 175
Chapter 13 182
Engine Top End Construction
Cylinder Head Construction 182
Valve Train Construction 185
Intake Manifold Construction 195
Exhaust Manifold Construction 196
Workplace Skills 196
Chapter 14 199
Engine Bottom End Construction
Cylinder Block Construction 200
Piston Construction 201
Piston Ring Construction 204
Piston Pin Construction 206
Connecting Rod Construction 207
Crankshaft Construction 209
Engine Bearing Construction 209
Rear Main Bearing Oil Seal Construction 212
Select-Fit Parts 213
Balancer Shafts 213
Workplace Skills 214
Chapter 15 217
Engine Front End Construction
Vibration Damper Construction 217
Camshaft Drive Construction 218
Duff’s Garage 222
Chapter 16 225
Engine Size and Performance
Measurements
Engine Size Measurement 225
Force, Work, and Power 226
Compression Ratio 227
Engine Torque 228
Horsepower 228
Engine Efficiency 230
Industry Trend 231
Section 3
Computer Systems
Chapter 17 235
Computer System Fundamentals
Cybernetics 235
Computer Advantages 236
Digital Electronics 237
Integrated Circuits 239
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