Automotive Transmissions and Transaxles presents comprehensive coverage of the operating principles as well as the service and repair procedures for modern automatic transmissions and transaxles. Its complete and up-to-date coverage provides readers with all the information needed to understand the latest automotive technology. Illustrations provided by some of the 48 vehicle and other manufacturers associated with MVAC, a Spanish language glossary, Real World Fixes case studies, and Service Tips all provide readers with support material, visuals, and tools to reinforce concepts and deepen understanding. The up-to-date content begins with operating theory and progresses from service and maintenance operations to problem diagnosis and repair procedures. Features information on evolving automobile technology and modern transmissions–including electronically controlled models.

PREFACE

Format

Acknowledgments

CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles,the Powertrain, and Safety

Challenge Your Knowledge

 Introduction

 The Powertrain

Torque Converter

Transmission and Engine

Final Drive and Differential

All-Wheel Drive/Four-Wheel Drive

 Introduction to Safety

 Summary

 Review

CHAPTER 2 Torque Converters

CHAPTER 3 Planetary Gears in Transmissions/Transaxles

CHAPTER 4 Planetary Gear Systems in Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles

CHAPTER 5　Hydraulic Fundamentals

CHAPTER 6　Hydraulic System Fundamentals Pumps and Valves

CHAPTER 7　Hydraulic Control Systems:Fundamentals of Operation

CHAPTER 8　Fluids and Seals

CHAPTER 9 Principles of Electronification

CHAPTER 10 Converter Clutch Circuit Controls

CHAPTER 11 Electronic Shift Control Circuits:Principles of Operation

CHAPTER 12 Diagnostic Procedures

CHAPTER 13 Torque Converter Clutch Diagnosis

CHAPTER 14 Electronic Shift Diagnosis

CHAPTER 15 Transmission/Transaxle Removal and Installation

CHAPTER 16　Torque Converter Evaluation

CHAPTER 17　Transmissions/Transaxles Disassembly

CHAPTER 18　Transmissions/Transaxles Overhaul Practices

CHAPTER 19　Subassembly Reconditioning

CHAPTER 20　Transmissions/Transaxles Assembly Practices

CHAPTER 21　External Fluid Leaks

CHAPTER 22　Chryler Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles Summaries

CHAPTER 23　Ford Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles Summaries

CHAPTER 24　General Motors Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles Summaries

CHAPTER 25 Import and Foreign Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles Summaries

APPENDIX A

Glossary of Technical Terms

Index