Gus Wright - Fundamentals of Medium/Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicle Systems (Cdx Learning Systems)

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Writing a textbook to put the best possible information in the hands of technicians about the latest technology in commercial vehicle chassis systems could not take place without the practical support, critical feedback, and assistance of many individuals. Were grateful for those who have allowed us to gain knowledge and skills from their vast experiences and expertise. As industry contacts patiently fielded our questions during the preparation of this textbook, its been a privilege to meet many remarkable people working in this industry who have an infectious excitement for education in skilled trades and a genuine passion for service excellence. Our colleagues at Centennial College in Toronto, Canada, have been extremely helpful and supportive. To Professors David Morgan and Gino Tamburro, whose insights helped us at many stages of the project, we extend our heartfelt thanks. We also want to thank Ian Andrew, whose input was essential.

In addition, along with the CDX editorial team, wed like to thank the following individuals for their contributions to and feedback about this textbook:

Abraham P. Arispe
Tidewater Community College

Robert Arney
Washburn Institute of Technology

Jim Baird
Jones Technical Institute

Larry Baker
Aims Community College

Ron Beaumont
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Westin A. Blidy
Orleans Niagara BOCES

Gary Bronson
Laurel Oaks Career Development Campus

Les Brown
UAW LETC

Pete Carpentier Jr.
Delmar College

Jerry Clemons
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College

Tim Dunn
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Casey Eglinton, M.Ed.
Western Technical College

Mike Erny
Ivy Tech Community College

Mike Hagan
Cherokee High School

Curtis Happe
Richland Community College

Scott Heard
Fleming College

Kevin Heimbach
Berks Career and Technology Center

Doyle Howard
West Kentucky Community and Technical College

Jim Hunnicutt
Jacksonville, Florida

Ron Iocandro
Chisholm Institute

Jack Ireland
Johnson County Community College

Edward Jackson
ASE Certified Instructor

Kevin Jesser
Member of Institute of Automotive Mechanical Engineers

Bob Johnson
Fred W. Eberle Technical Center

Dr. John F. Kershaw
Harrisburg Area Community College

Brian King
Boone County Area Technology Center

Kevin Knaebel
Ivy Tech Community College

Aaron A. Lemoine
South Louisiana Community College T.H. Harris Campus

Robbie Lindhorst
Southeastern Illinois College

Stefan Liszka
Chisholm Institute

Paul Losh
Lincoln Technical Institute (retired)

James Mack
Berks Career and Technology Center

Hugh M. Mann
Houston Community College

Michael Mauntel
Ivy Tech Community College

Jim McEwen
UAW-LETC

Jonathon Merritt
James Sprunt Community College

Jed Metzler
South Branch Career and Technical Center

John Miller
Valley Career and Technical Center

James Mitchell
Tampa Bay Technical High School

John Murphy
Centennial College

Brent Newville
Dakota County Technical College

Chad M. Parsons
Wyotech

Brian L. Particka
Huron Area Technology Center

Billy Phillips
Johnston Community College

Adam Prusakiewicz
University of Northwestern Ohio

Christopher Scharrer
Washburn Institute of Technology

James D. Scott
Crowder College

Larry Seibel
Miami Valley Career Technology Center

Tyler Slettedahl
North Dakota State College of Science

David Stone
High Plains Technology Center

Chris Thompson
Alexandria Technical & Community College

Claude Townsend
Oakland Schools

J.W. Turnpaugh
Mid America Technology Center

Larry Wehunt
Gwinnett Technical College

John Yinger
Ozarks Technical Community College

Lamar Zorn
Florida Panhandle Technical College

Weve also been challenged by the exceptional students who have attended Centennial College. They are an extraordinary class of technicians who daily compel us to pursue teaching excellence and keep us from succumbing to the occupational hazard of falling behind in our comprehension of the industrys technological advancements.