Manual Drive Trains and Axles

by Tom Birch

This third edition of Manual Drive Trains and Axles covers the basic operating principles and service procedures relating to manual transmissions. In addition, all types of auto and light truck drive trains are covered in terms of theory of operation, troubleshooting, and service. Key features of this edition:
Six-speed transmissions are used in the top domestic performance cars. Describes both theory of operation and special service and repair features. Quadra-Drive differential used in the 2000 Grand Cherokee. Expanded coverage of the lubricants used in manual transmissions, drive axles, and transfer cases. The addition of "Terms to Learn"—new and important terms grouped at the beginning of each chapter. The addition of "Real-World Fixes"—short case studies of real problems that have occurred in the service field and how these problems were solved. The addition of "Service Tips"—repair tips, many of them commonly used in the field, that can make a job easier, faster, or more thorough. Includes mention of the latest diagnostic tools and innovations.

422 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994