A Familiarization of Drivetrain Components e-Seminar

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An efficient, durable, and quiet running drivetrain is as essential to customer satisfaction as styling and interior creature comforts. In this e-Seminar, you will be exposed to various methods that can be used to accomplish this goal. Designed to help you visualize both individual components and the entire drivetrain system – without reference to complicated equations – this e-seminar focuses on the terms, functions, nomenclature, operating characteristics and effect on vehicle performance for each of the drivetrain components. Instructor Joseph Palazzolo provides an introduction to the various components of the drivetrain, including the clutch or torque converter, manual or automatic transmission, driveshaft, axle, wheel ends, and brakes… (Read More)

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About the Instructor: Joseph Palazzolo Joseph Palazzolo is employed at GKN Driveline Torque Technology Group where he manages the mechanical design and development of new automotive torque transfer devices, concepts, and integration into production applications. He previously held positions at Visteon Corporation, Warn Industries, and Ford Motor Company. Mr. Palazzolo is an ASE certified Master Technician, chairman of the SAE All-Wheel Drive Standards Committee, and has been an active SAE member since 1990. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Cleveland State University and an M.S. in Automotive Engineering from Lawrence Technological University.