ASE Correlated Task Sheets for Automotive Steering, Suspension & Alignment

Description

Jim Halderman brings a world of experience, knowledge, and talent to his work. His automotive service experience includes working as a flat-rate technician, a business owner, and a professor of automotive technology.

He has a bachelor of science degree from Ohio Northern University and a master’s degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Jim also holds a US patent for an electronic transmission control device. He is an ASE-certified master automotive technician (A1-A9) plus G1, L1, and L3.

Jim is the author of 18 automotive textbooks, all published by Pearson. Jim has presented numerous technical seminars to national audiences, including the California Automotive Teachers (CAT) and the Illinois College Automotive Instructor Association (ICAIA). He is also a member of and presenter at the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT). Jim was named Regional Teacher of the Year by General Motors Corporation and a member of the advisory board for the technological studies department of Ohio Northern University.

Jim and his wife, Michelle, live in Dayton, Ohio. You can reach Jim at jim@jameshalderman.com.

Student-friendly breakdown of automotive systems, components, and procedures

• Full-color photos and line drawings bring subject matter to life, such as good versus defective parts and the inner workings of components.

The most up-to-date ASE standards and the latest technologies

• The entire text has been updated and correlated with the latest ASE A4 tasks.
• A chapter on Service Information, Work Orders and Vehicle Identification has been added.
• Case Studies used throughout most service-related chapters showcase actual real-world diagnostic problems and include the “Three Cs” (Complaint, Cause and Correction) to prepare students for their careers.
• OSHA hazardous chemical labeling requirements added to Chapter 3.
• Relearn procedures and additional content on snap-in and clamp-on TPMS sensors have been added to chapter 5.

Student-friendly breakdown of automotive systems, components, and procedures

• Short, easy-to-read chapters present content in manageable segments, letting instructors assign topics through entire chapters rather than through individual pages or questions.
• Centrally located content about each system or component — including purpose and function, parts and operation, and diagnosis and service — saves students time searching the rest of the text for related information.
• Step-by-step instructions and photo sequences detail best-practice approaches to performing specific tasks or service procedures, such as diagnosing and troubleshooting faults.
• EXPANDED – Full-color photos and line drawings bring subject matter to life, such as good versus defective parts and the inner workings of components.

The most up-to-date ASE standards and the latest technologies

• UPDATED – The entire text has been updated and correlated with the latest ASE A4 tasks.
• NEW – A chapter on Service Information, Work Orders and Vehicle Identification has been added.
• UPDATED – Case Studies used throughout most service-related chapters showcase actual real-world diagnostic problems and include the “Three Cs” (Complaint, Cause and Correction) to prepare students for their careers.
• UPDATED – OSHA hazardous chemical labeling requirements added to Chapter 3.
• UPDATED – Relearn procedures and additional content on snap-in and clamp-on TPMS sensors have been added to chapter 5.

Real-world examples and practical applications

• Safety Tips, Tech Tips, FAQs, Notes, Cautions, and Warnings offer the real-world perspective of ASE-certified master technicians concerning safety measures, technical information, efficiency, and actions that can damage vehicles.
• Chapter-ending Summary, Review Questions, and Quizzes let students apply new knowledge and get quick answers to common questions.