Overview

Bennett's HEAVY DUTY TRUCK SYSTEMS, CENGAGE INTERNATIONAL EDITION 8th Edition, prepares you for your future and helps you gain knowledge and skills needed to service medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Build a strong foundation in electricity and electronics, powertrain, steering and suspension, brakes and accessories systems as well as mastering practical topics like servicing, safety, tools and preventive maintenance. You'll also benefit from coverage of the latest ASE Education Foundation IMMR/TST/MST competencies and truck technology, including J1939 updates and access tools, lock-out tag-out compliance, expanded PicoScope coverage, DIN wiring schematic navigation, ADAS and the five levels of semi- and fully autonomous trucks. With extensive review questions, over 1800 images and a workbook with ASE Education Foundation task-oriented job sheets, this text is the perfect choice to prepare you for professional success.

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Author:   Sean Bennett
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint:   Delmar Cengage Learning
Edition:   8th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 8.50cm , Height: 10.80cm , Length: 2.20cm
Weight:   3.020kg
ISBN:  

9798214129488

Pages:   1344
Publication Date:   02 January 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Servicing Heavy-Duty Trucks. 2. Shop Safety and Operations. 3. Tools and Fasteners. 4. Maintenance Programs. 5. Fundamentals of Electricity. 6. Fundamentals of Electronics and Computers. 7. Batteries. 8. Charging Systems. 9. Cranking Systems. 10. Chassis Electrical Circuits. 11. Electronic Troubleshooting Tools. 12. Multiplexing. 13. Diagnosis and Repair of Electronic and ADAS Circuits. 14. Hydraulics. 15. Clutches. 16. Standard Transmissions. 17. Standard Transmission Servicing. 18. Torque Converters. 19. Automatic Transmissions. 20. Automatic Transmission Maintenance. 21. Automated Manual and Hybrid Transmissions. 22. Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmissions (ECATs). 23. Driveshaft Assemblies. 24. Heavy-Duty Truck Axles. 25. Heavy-Duty Truck Axle Service and Repair. 26. Steering Systems. 27. Front End and Chassis Alignment. 28. Suspension Systems. 29. Wheels and Rims. 30. Tires. 31. Truck Brake Systems. 32. Hydraulic Brakes and Air-Over-Hydraulic Brake Systems. 33. ABS and EBS. 34. Air Brake Servicing. 35. Vehicle Chassis Frame. 36. Heavy-Duty Truck Trailers. 37. Fifth Wheels and Coupling Systems. 38. Heavy-Duty Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems. Appendices. Appendix A: Acronyms. Appendix B: Truck Nominal Class Designations. Appendix C: Brake Shoe Identification Chart. Appendix D: Vibration Diagnosis. Appendix E: Hard Steering Troubleshooting. Appendix F: Dual Circuit Brake System Troubleshooting. Appendix G: Driveline Configurations. Appendix H: Measuring Driveline Angles. Appendix I: Vehicle Configurations. Appendix J: Quick Conversion Formula. Appendix K: J1939 Message Decoder. Appendix L: Tire Code Interpretation and Tread Pattern Designations. Glossary.

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Sean Bennett is a former program coordinator for the Truck and Diesel Department at Centennial College as well as a former corporate trainer for Mack Trucks. During a 20-year tenure at the college, he authored new curricula, helped overhaul existing course offerings and chaired a wide range of curriculum development committees for the Province of Ontario. Mr. Bennett has written more than 30 books dealing with diesel, truck, heavy equipment and automotive technology, and he currently devotes his career to technical writing and speaking engagements. He is an active member of the American Trucking Association’s Technology and Maintenance Council, the Association of Diesel Specialists, the Society of Automotive Engineers and the North American Council of Automotive Teachers. He is widely regarded as the foremost author in commercial vehicle technology.

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