A2 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles: Theory, diagnosis, overhaul, and ASE A2 service for modern drivetrains
About this ebook
Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles is a complete classroom and shop textbook for college automotive programs and technicians preparing for ASE Area A2. It starts where real shops start: service information, VIN decoding, work orders, flat-rate labor, and OSHA-compliant safety.
From drivetrain layouts and planetary gearing to fluids, hydraulics, torque converters, clutches, bands, and electronic controls, each chapter builds from fundamentals to field procedures. Coverage extends to eight-, nine-, and ten-speed units, hybrid power-split designs, CVTs, dual-clutch transmissions, and the related service of driveshafts, differentials, axles, and transfer cases.
Students and working technicians get structured diagnosis, in-vehicle repair, removal, valve-body work, and complete overhaul sequences—the kind of step-by-step competence that turns theory into a paycheck.
Whether you are sitting for certification or rebuilding a unit on the bench, this book is the shop-ready guide to automatic drivetrain service.
About the author
I write in two distinct fields: comprehensive Automotive Technology textbooks and faith-centered books drawn from my ministry messages, revivals, and Bible studies. Automotive & Educational background with over 35 years of hands-on automotive shop experience and a passion for teaching, I strive to mold and inspire the next generation of technicians. My journey began at Fresno City College, where an intro automotive class sparked a lifelong passion. After building a successful career—making top technician status at a General Motors dealership—I transitioned into education as an instructor at Las Positas College.
Education:
• B.A. in Organizational Management (Ashford University)
• A.S. in Automotive Technology (Fresno City College)
Master & Advanced ASE Certifications:
• Master Technician (A1–A9)
• Advanced Engine Performance (L1)
• Electronic Diesel (L2)
• Alternative Fuels & Hybrid (L3)
• General Service (G1)
• Compressed Natural Gas (F1)
• Heavy Duty Truck (T1, T2, T3, T6)
• Truck Equipment (E1)
• Mechanical/
• Exhaust Specialist (X1)
• Parts Specialist (P1)
• Service Consultant (C1)
Industry Honors:
• General Motors World Class Technician (2 in California, #7 Worldwide)
• Isuzu Master Elite Technician
• NACAT, B'laster, and Tomorrow’s Tech* Instructor of the Month (March 2026).
Specialized Training & Certifications:
• California Smog Inspector, Repair Technician, & Instructor
• HDIM Referee
• Certified Hybrid, Alternative Fuel, & EV Trainer
• Tesla Emergency Response
• Mike Rowe Works Ethics Certification
• HVAC 609
• I-Car Certified Instructor
• ACDelco Certified Instructor
• NC3 Certified (Zeus, Oscilloscopes, Verus Edge, Shop Key, Precision Measurement, Torque, TPMS, Procut, B2000P, T7800, Pro X, Multimeters).
Industry Memberships:
• ASE
• CAT
• NACAT
• SAE
• SEMA
• PRI.
Advice for Aspiring Technicians:
"Buckle down, go to class, apply yourself, listen, and learn. Just because you think you can work on cars does not mean you can. I learn every day. If you cannot accept that there is much to learn, one day you will wake up and be disappointed at the life that you have made for yourself."
Ministry & Community Service
Outside the classroom and shop, I am known as "Uncle B." I proudly serve at Courts of Praise Church in Manteca, California, where I hold several key roles: * Deacon & Co-President, Board of Directors * Men’s Ministry President * Head of Safety & Security * Maintenance, Operations, & Facilities
Serving the Lord is a joy—as Matthew 11:30 reminds us, *"His yoke is easy and His burden is light."
Personal Life
When I’m not teaching or serving at church, I love spending quality time with my wife and three adopted children. I am an avid firearms collector and enjoy range days practicing marksmanship. Friday nights are reserved for date night, and Sunday mornings are for church!
