Automobile Maintenance in 60 Practical Sheets
Comprehensive practical workshop manual for automobile maintenance and repair, covering the core technical competencies required of professional maintenance technicians. This second edition contains 60 detailed instructional sheets systematically organized by vehicle system: documentation and tools, engine, fuel injection, ignition, transmission, braking, suspension, wheels, electrical systems, and safety features. Each sheet is structured with clear learning objectives, a complete list of required materials and consumables, workspace setup guidance, step-by-step intervention procedures, control measurements and acceptance criteria, and relevant safety precautions. Developed for professional automotive training programs from CAP through Bac Pro level, as well as apprenticeships and continuing professional education. The manual supports independent learning with practical procedures covering routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes and coolant replacement, alongside more involved repairs of engine components, transmissions, and electronic control systems. Includes practical measurement techniques using calipers and micrometers, plus a blank control record sheet for documenting service work. When used alongside the companion functional automotive technology volumes 1 and 2, this service guide provides the working methodology and technical procedures essential for building competency and adaptability in modern automotive repair and maintenance.
Table of Contents:
- Research of a Breakdown .... page 1
- Identify and Choose Tools .... page 2
- Organize a Repair .... page 3
- Improve Your Know-How .... page 4
- Use of Caliper and Micrometer (Metrology) .... page 60
- Use of Comparator (Metrology) .... page 61
- Control Record Sheet .... page 62
- Main Waste of a Mechanical Workshop .... page 63
- Drain an Engine .... page 5
- Adjust Valve Clearance .... page 6
- Replace Coolant .... page 7
- Check Cooling System .... page 8
- Check Compressions .... page 9
- Remove, Check and Reinstall Cylinder Head .... page 10
- Check and Replace Valves .... page 11
- Check Cylinder Wear .... page 12
- Replace Liners and Pistons .... page 13
- Crankshaft Control .... page 14
- Check Liner Protrusion .... page 15
- Time the Distribution .... page 16
- Check Fuel Supply Circuit on Injection System .... page 17
- Check an Electronic Injection System .... page 18
- Check Antipollution .... page 19
- Replace a Fuel Filter .... page 20
- Replace and Adjust Spark Plugs .... page 21
- Check an Ignition System .... page 22
- Check and Adjust Clutch Play .... page 23
- Replace and Check a Clutch .... page 24
- Replace a Transmission .... page 25
- Replace a Transmission Boot (Tripod Joint) .... page 26
- Replace a Transmission Boot (Ball Joint) .... page 27
- Check and Adjust a Gearbox .... page 28
- Check the Braking System .... page 29
- Replace Brake Pads .... page 30
- Replace Drum Brakes .... page 31
- Bleed the Braking Circuit .... page 32
- Adjust a Brake Compensator .... page 33
- Replace and Check a Brake Booster .... page 34
- Check ABS System Sensors .... page 35
- Check Electrical Components of an ABS System .... page 36
- Remove and Reinstall a Driver Airbag .... page 37
- Check and Recharge Air Conditioning .... page 58
- Safety Instructions (Air Conditioning System) .... page 59
- Check the Suspension .... page 38
- Replace a Rear Shock Absorber .... page 39
- Replace a Front Shock Absorber .... page 40
- Check Tires .... page 41
- Replace a Tire (at Mounting Table) .... page 42
- Replace a Tire (with Tire Machine) .... page 43
- Balance a Wheel .... page 44
- Prepare for Vehicle Geometry Check .... page 45
- Check Front Axle Geometry .... page 46
- Wheel Bearing Replacement .... page 47
- Use of a Multimeter .... page 48
- Check and Charge a Battery .... page 49
- Check a Relay .... page 50
- Check Lighting and Signaling .... page 51
- Adjust Headlights .... page 52
- Replace Starter and Alternator .... page 53
- Check Charging Circuit .... page 54
- Check Starting Circuit .... page 55
- Service a Starter .... page 56
- Service an Alternator .... page 57
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