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MindTap for Erjavec/Ronan's Today's Technician: Manual Transmissions and Transaxles, Classroom Manual and Shop Manual, 4 terms Instant Access, 7th Edition

Jack Erjavec, Michael Ronan

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MindTap for Erjavec/Ronan's Today's Technician: Manual Transmissions and Transaxles, Classroom Manual and Shop Manual, 4 terms Instant Access 7th Edition by Jack Erjavec/Michael Ronan
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MindTap Automotive for Erjavec/Ronan's TODAY'S TECHNICIAN: MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS & TRANSAXLES, CLASSROOM MANUAL AND SHOP MANUAL, Seventh Edition, is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course--to provide engaging content, to challenge every individual, and to build student confidence. Empower students to accelerate their progress with MindTap. MindTap: Powered by You.

MindTap Automotive gives you complete ownership of your content and learning experience. Use the robust collection of videos, animations, and simulations to customize your Manual Transmissions syllabus and emphasize the most important topics for your program. Add your own material or notes in the ebook, and use the automated grade book to track individual and class progress toward ASE Education Foundation task mastery.

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Jack Erjavec

Jack Erjavec has become a fixture in the automotive textbook publishing world. He has decades of experience as a technician, educator, author and editor and he has authored or co-authored more than 30 automotive textbooks and training manuals. Erjavec holds a master's degree in vocational and technical education from The Ohio State University and spent 20 years at Columbus State Community College as an instructor and administrator. A long-time affiliate of the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT), he also served as executive vice-president and spent several years on its board of directors. Erjavec is also associated with ATMC, SAE, ASA, ATRA, AERA and other automotive professional associations.

Michael Ronan

Michael Ronan has taught automotive drive train courses in the Alfred State College Automotive Department for thirty years. He arrived at the college after working as a Rolls Royce technician and owning a transmission shop. A member of the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association for 28 years, he has been a testing proctor for that organization during that entire period. Ronan holds a bachelor's degree from SUNY Fredonia and has attended hundreds of hours of manufacturer and industry training. He has served the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) for 15 years as a subject matter expert in the development of both the A2 Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles and the A3 Manual Drive Train and Axles certification tests. He currently serves on the NATEF team reinventing the ASE recertification process. Ronan has also served as an automotive textbook and online resource reviewer on many projects, and he continues to work as a drive train specialist in summer months.

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  • MindTap is an outcome-driven application that propels students from memorization to mastery. It’s the only platform that gives you complete ownership of your course. With it, you can challenge all students, build their confidence, and empower them to be unstoppable.
  • YOUR COURSE. YOUR CONTENT. Only MindTap gives you complete control over your course. You have the flexibility to reorder textbook chapters, add your own notes, and embed a variety of content, including OER. Personalize course content to your students’ needs. They can even read your notes, add their own, and highlight key text to aid their progress.
  • A DEDICATED TEAM, WHENEVER YOU NEED THEM. MindTap isn’t just a tool; it’s backed by a personalized team eager to support you. Get help setting up your course and tailoring it to your specific objectives. You’ll be ready to make an impact from day one, and we’ll be right here to help you and your students throughout the semester--and beyond.
  • Automotive Theory Simulations These simulations provide a virtual workplace experience that empowers students to apply fundamental concepts and master tasks common in the automotive industry. Simulations cover all 8 ASE areas!
  • S/P2 Training Programs Utilize S/P2 safety and environmental training programs to help increase student employability. Grades from S/P2 training programs filter directly into your MindTap gradebook.
  • ASE Test Preparation via the IQ App This enhancement provides the most effective method for preparing students to pass the ASE certification tests by generating exams, via the IQ app, using questions similar to what students will encounter on the ASE certification tests.
  • ASE Education Foundation Job Sheets These virtual job sheets contain specific performance-based objectives, required tool and material lists, safety precautions and step-by-step procedures to help students complete shop activities. Each job sheet references applicable ASE Education Foundation Standards.
  • The Chilton Online Repair Database App Using this app, students can get detailed information that is needed to tackle vehicle maintenance and repairs. Student can access maintenance and specification tables, step-by-step service and repairs procedures for unique vehicles, a labor estimating tool, vacuum diagrams to simplify troubleshooting, and wiring diagrams to help understand the systems’ operations

Table of Contents

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CLASSROOM MANUAL.
1. Manual Drive Trains and Axles.
2. Drivetrain Theory.
3. Clutches.
4. Manual Transmissions/Transaxles.
5. Front Drive Axles.
6. Drive Shafts and Universal Joints.
7. Differentials and Drive Axles.
8. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Systems.
9. Advanced Four-Wheel-Drive Systems.
10. Drivetrain Electrical and Electronic Systems.
11. Electronically Controlled and Automated Transmissions.

SHOP MANUAL.
1. Safety.
2. Special Tools and Procedures.
3. Servicing Clutches.
4. Servicing Transmissions/Transaxles.
5. Servicing Front Drive Axles.
6. Servicing Drive Shafts and Universal Joints.
7. Servicing Differentials and Drive Axles.
8. Servicing Four-Wheel Drive Systems.
9. Diagnosing 4WD and AWD Control Systems.
10. Servicing Drivetrain Electrical Systems.
11. Diagnosing Advanced Electronic Systems.

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  • ISBN-10: 1337795534
  • ISBN-13: 9781337795531
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  • ISBN-13: 9798214116884
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MindTap for Erjavec/Ronan's Today's Technician: Manual Transmissions and Transaxles, Classroom Manual and Shop Manual, 1 term Instant Access

ISBN: 9798214116884
MindTap Automotive for Erjavec/Ronan's TODAY'S TECHNICIAN: MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS & TRANSAXLES, CLASSROOM MANUAL AND SHOP MANUAL, Seventh Edition, is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course--to provide engaging content, to challenge every individual, and to build student confidence. Empower students to accelerate their progress with MindTap. MindTap: Powered by You. MindTap Automotive gives you complete ownership of your content and learning experience. Use the robust collection of videos, animations, and simulations to customize your Manual Transmissions syllabus and emphasize the most important topics for your program. Add your own material or notes in the ebook, and use the automated grade book to track individual and class progress toward ASE Education Foundation task mastery.