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Automotive Chassis Systems, 8th edition

Published by Pearson (August 22, 2020) © 2021

  • James Halderman

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For courses covering automotive brake, steering and suspension system topics.

Preparing tomorrow's automotive professionals for success

Automotive Chassis Systems covers, in 37 concise chapters, the fundamentals of advanced brake, steering and suspension systems. It prepares students for ASE certification and entry into the automotive service field. Halderman guides students through procedures using practical applications and step-by-step photo sequences. This text is part of the Pearson Automotive Professional Technician Series.

The 8th Edition has been fully updated to reflect the latest ASE tasks and requirements, with new and expanded chapters and case studies. Ask your Pearson rep about bundling this text with the ASE Test Prep and Study Guide and ASE Correlated Task Sheets workbook.

Hallmark features of this title

A format geared toward student success

  • Learning outcomes and objectives are aligned with ASE standards and chapter content.
  • Concise, easy-to-read chapters present content in manageable sections, making it more digestible and easily understood by students.

Practical applications

  • UPDATED: Case Studies in service chapters cover the 3 C's (complaint, cause and correction) of handling real-world customer issues.
  • Centrally located content on systems addresses their purpose and function, parts and operation, and diagnosis and service.

Learning aids and resources

  • Step-by-step photo sequences detail best-practice approaches for procedures such as diagnosing and troubleshooting faults.
  • A chapter-ending summary, review questions and quizzes provide ample practice.

New and updated features of this title

Major updates for consistency with current ASE standards

  • NEW: The latest ASE tasks are covered throughout. New content includes Chapter 1: Service Information, Work Orders and Vehicle Identification, and Chapter 37: Vibration and Noise Diagnosis and Correction.
  • UPDATED: OSHA hazardous chemical labeling requirements have been added to Chapter 3.
  • EXPANDED: The chapter on brake principles (Chapter 5) includes new details on brake friction materials.
  • UPDATED: Relearn procedures and additional content on snap-in and clamp-on TPMS sensors have been added to Chapter 23.

Real-world examples and practical applications

  • EXPANDED: More than 40 new full-color photos and line drawings bring subject matter to life, such as good versus defective parts and the inner workings of components.
  1. Service Information, Work Orders, and Vehicle Identification
  2. Tools and Safety
  3. Environmental and Hazardous Materials
  4. Braking System Components and Performance Standards
  5. Braking Principles and Friction Materials
  6. Brake Hydraulic Systems
  7. Hydraulic Valves and Switches
  8. Brake Fluid and Lines
  9. Brake Bleeding Methods and Procedures
  10. Wheel Bearings and Service
  11. Drum Brakes
  12. Drum Brake Diagnosis and Service
  13. Disc Brakes
  14. Disc Brake Diagnosis and Service
  15. Parking Brake Operation, Diagnosis, and Service
  16. Machining Brake Drums and Rotors
  17. Power Brake Unit Operation, Diagnosis, and Service
  18. ABS Components and Operation
  19. ABS Diagnosis and Service
  20. Electronic Stability Control Systems
  21. Regenerative Braking Systems
  22. Tires and Wheels
  23. Tire-Pressure Monitoring Systems
  24. Tire and Wheel Service
  25. Suspension System Components and Operation
  26. Front Suspension and Service
  27. Rear Suspension and Service
  28. Electronic Suspension Systems
  29. Steering Columns and Gears
  30. Steering Linkage and Service
  31. Hydraulic Power Steering Systems
  32. Electric Power Steering Systems
  33. Driveshafts and CV Joints
  34. Driveshaft and CV Joint Service
  35. Wheel Alignment Principles
  36. Alignment Diagnosis and Service
  37. Vibration and Noise Diagnosis and Correction

APPENDICES

  1. Sample Brakes (A5) ASE-type Certification Test With Answers
  2. Sample Suspension And Steering (A4) ASE-type Certification Test
  3. 2017 ASE A4 Correlation Chart
  4. Appendix 4: 2017 ASE A5 Correlation Chart

About our author

Jim Halderman brings a world of experience, knowledge and talent to his work. His automotive service experience includes working as a flat-rate technician, a business owner and a professor of automotive technology at a leading U.S. community college.

He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio Northern University and a Master's degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Jim also holds a U.S. patent for an electronic transmission control device. He is an ASE-certified Master Automotive Technician (A1–A8), plus A9, F1, G1, L1 and L3.

Jim is the author of many automotive textbooks, all published by Pearson. Jim has presented numerous technical seminars to national audiences, including the California Automotive Teachers (CAT) and the Illinois College Automotive Instructor Association (ICAIA). Jim was also named Regional Teacher of the Year by General Motors Corporation and is a member of the advisory committee for the department of technology at Ohio Northern University. Jim was also named MVP at the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) conference in 2013.

Jim and his wife, Michelle, live in Dayton, Ohio. You can reach Jim by email.

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