Introduction -- Welcome -- Our commitment to excellence -- Introduction to the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) -- Pre-test -- ASE test preparation and study tips -- About the authors -- Reviewer acknowledgments -- Engine Repair (A1): -- Pre-test -- Answers to pre-test -- Engine repair A1 -- Task list overview: -- General engine diagnosis -- Cylinder head and valve train diagnosis and repair -- Engine block diagnosis and repair -- Lubrication and cooling systems diagnosis and repair -- Fuel, electrical, ignition, and exhaust systems inspection and service -- Answers and analysis -- Post-test -- Answers to post-test -- Automatic Transmission/Transaxle (A2): -- Pre-test -- Answers to pre-test -- Automatic transmission/transaxle A2 -- Task list overview: -- General transmission/transaxle diagnosis -- In-vehicle transmission/transaxle maintenance and repair -- Off-vehicle transmission/transaxle repair -- Answers and analysis -- Post-test -- Answers to post-test -- Manual Drive Train And Axles (A3): -- Pre-test -- Answers to pre-test -- Manual drive train and axles A3 -- Task list overview: -- Clutch diagnosis and repair -- Transmission diagnosis and repair -- Transaxle diagnosis and repair -- Drive shaft/half-shaft and universal/joint /constant velocity (CV) joint diagnosis and repair (front and rear wheel drive) -- Rear wheel drive axle diagnosis and repair -- Four-wheel drive/all-wheel drive component diagnosis and repair -- Answers and analysis -- Post-test -- Answers to post-test -- Suspension And Steering (A4): -- Pre-test -- Answers to pre-test -- Suspension and steering A4 -- Task list overview: -- Steering systems diagnosis and repair -- Suspension systems diagnosis and repair -- Related suspension and steering service -- Wheel alignment diagnosis, adjustment, and repair -- Wheel and tire diagnosis and service -- Answers and analysis -- Post-test -- Answers to post-test -- Brake Systems (A5): -- Pre-test -- Answers to pre-test -- Brakes A5 -- Task list overview: -- Hydraulic system diagnosis and repair -- Drum brake diagnosis and repair -- Disc brake diagnosis and repair -- Power assist units diagnosis and repair -- Miscellaneous systems (pedal linkage, wheel bearings, parking brakes, electrical, etc) diagnosis and repair -- Electronic brake control systems: antilock brake systems (ABS), Traction Control Systems (TCS), and Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) diagnosis and repair -- Answers and analysis -- Post-test -- Answers to post-test -- Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6): -- Pre-test -- Answers to pre-test -- Electrical/electronic systems A6 -- Task list overview: -- General electrical/electronic system diagnosis -- Battery diagnosis and service -- Charging system diagnosis and repair -- Lighting systems diagnosis and repair -- Instrument cluster and driver information systems diagnosis and repair -- Body electrical systems diagnosis and repair -- Answers and analysis -- Post-test -- Answers to post-test -- Heating And Air Conditioning (A7): -- Pre-test -- Answers to pre-test -- Heating and air conditioning A7 -- Task list overview: -- A/C system service, diagnosis, and repair -- Refrigeration system component diagnosis and repair -- Heating and engine cooling systems diagnosis and repair -- Operating systems and related controls diagnosis and repair -- Answers and analysis -- Post-test -- Answers to post-test -- Engine Performance (A8): -- Pre-test -- Answers to pre-test -- Engine performance A8 -- Task list overview: -- General engine diagnosis -- Ignition system diagnosis and repair -- Fuel, air induction, and exhaust systems diagnosis and repair -- Emissions control systems diagnosis and repair (including OBD II) -- Computerized engine controls diagnosis and repair (including OBD II) -- Answers and analysis -- Post-test -- Answers to post-test -- Advanced Engine Performance (L1): -- Pre-test -- Answers to pre-test -- Composite vehicle -- Input sensors and switches -- Output actuators -- PCM operating modes -- OBD II monitors -- Task list overview: -- General powertrain diagnosis -- Computerized powertrain controls diagnosis (including OBD II) -- Ignition system diagnosis -- Fuel systems and air induction systems diagnosis -- Emission control systems diagnosis -- I/M failure diagnosis -- Answers and analysis -- Post-test -- Answers to post-test -- Glossary.
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