ASE Test Preparation and Study Guide Covers
ASE Areas A1-A8 plus A9, G1 and L1 (100%
Verified)
Third Edition
James D. Halderman
ASE Certified
... [Show More] Master Automobile Technician (A1–A8), plus
A9, F1, G1, L1 and L3
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names:
Halderman, James D., author.
Title: ASE test preparation and study guide : covers ASE areas A1-A8 plus A9, G1 and L1
/ James D. Halderman.
Description: Third edition. | Boston : Pearson, [2018]
Identifiers: LCCN 2018034148| ISBN 9780135232866 | ISBN 0135232864 Subjects: LCSH:
Automobiles—Maintenance and repair—Examinations—Study guides. | Automobiles—
Maintenance and repair—Examinations, questions, etc. | Automobile mechanics—
Certification—United States. | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence—
Examinations—Study guides.
Classification: LCC TL157 .H37 2018 | DDC 629.28/72—dc23
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Table of Contents
ASE Study Guide, Third Ed. viii
Test-Taking Tips xv
(A1) Engine Repair 1
(A1) Engine Repair Test Content Areas 2
(A1) Questions
Category: General Engine Diagnosis 6
Category: Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair 12
Category: Engine Block Diagnosis and Repair 18
Category: Lubrication and Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair 24
Category: Fuel, Electrical, Ignition, and Exhaust Systems Inspection
and Service 27
(A1) Answers
Category: General Engine Diagnosis 30
Category: Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair 34
Category: Engine Block Diagnosis and Repair 39
Category: Lubrication and Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair 44
Category: Fuel, Electrical, Ignition, and Exhaust Systems
Inspection and Service 46
(A2) Automatic Transmission/Transaxle 49
(A2) Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Content Area 50
(A2) Questions
Category: General Transmission and Transaxle Diagnosis 53
Category: In-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Maintenance and Repair 61
Category: Off-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Repair 66
(A2) Answers
Category: General Transmission and Transaxle Diagnosis 70
Category: In-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Maintenance and Repair 78
Category: Off-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Repair 82
(A3) Manual Drive Train and Axles 86
(A3) Manual Drive Train and Axles Content Area 87
(A3) Questions
Category: Clutch Diagnosis and Repair 91
Category: Transmission Diagnosis and Repair 97
Category: Transaxle Diagnosis and Repair 100
Category: Drive Shaft/Half Shaft and Universal Joint/CV
Joint Diagnosis and Repair [Show Less]