Suspension
Hydragas inter connected suspension system
This independent suspension system which has been designed by Moulton Development Limi…
Suspension
Hydrolastic suspension
In this system a displacer unit is fitted at each of the four wheels. The displacer un…
Suspension
Swinging arm length
It is the lateral distance between the wheel and the instantaneous centre A. The short…
Suspension
Rear wheel (live axle) independent suspension
Thought the rear wheels are not to be steered, yet there is a considerable difficulty …
Suspension
Swinging half axle suspension
In this wheels are mounted rigidly on the half axles, which are pivoted on their ends …
Suspension
Trailing link suspension
In this type of suspension, a coil spring is attached to the trailing link which itsel…
Suspension
Mac pherson strut type suspension
In this most widely used layout, only lower wishbones are used. A strut containing sho…
Suspension
Wishbone type suspension
It consists of upper and lower wishbone arms pivoted to the frame member. These arms r…
Suspension
Independent suspension
When a vehicle with rigid axle suspension encounters road irregularities, the axle til…
Suspension
Latest trends in shock absorbers
1. Weight reduction through the diameter size reduction and the use of more performing…
Transmissions
Continously variable transmission (CVT)
CVT is an automatic transmission that can select any desired drive ratio within its op…
Suspension
Electronically controlled shock absorbers
These allow the driver to select the amount of shocker damping by simply pressing a bu…
Suspension
Shock absorber ratio
It is the ratio of the shock absorber resistance to Jounce (upward movement) and to re…
Suspension
Lever arm type shock absorber
Apart from the telescopic type which is more common, lever arm type of shock absorbers…
Suspension
Telescopic type shock absorber
A Telescopic shock absorber derives its name from the tubular shape of earlier telesco…
Suspension
Shock absorbers
A springing device must be a compromise between flexibility and stiffness. If it is mo…
Transmissions
Overdrive
Overdrive is a device to step up the gear ratio in the car. It is fitted in b…
Transmissions
Automatic transmission
An automatic transmission in an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automat…
Transmissions
Torque converter
The construction of a torque converter is similar to that of the fluid flywheel, t…
Transmissions
Freewheel unit
In some vehicles a freewheel unit (also called freewheel clutch) is provided just …
Transmissions
Epicyclic gear box
An epicyclic gearbox consists of two, three or even four epicyclic or planetary ge…
Transmissions
Automatic transmission
These are broadly of two types semiautomatic and fully automatic ones. In the first ty…
Transmissions
Synchromesh gear box
This type of gearbox is similar to the constant mesh type in that all the gears on t…
Transmissions
Constant mesh gear box
In this type of gearbox, all the gears are in constant mesh with the corresponding…
Transmissions
Sliding mesh type of gear box
This is the simplest type of gearbox. Figure gives a simplified view of the…
Transmissions
Manual transmission
Sliding mesh type of gearbox is the oldest type of manual transmission used in aut…
Transmissions
Types of transmission
The transmission may be classified into manual and automatic types. The manual transmi…
Transmissions
Necessity of transmission
The equation as to how far is the transmission necessary in a vehicle may be answered …
Transmissions
Functions of transmission
The main functions which are performed by the transmission are :- 1. At low speeds, t…
Clutch
Preliminary inspection of clutch
1. Start the engine and with the clutch released try to shift various gears. If the sh…
Clutch
Clutch adjustment
The only adjustment required in a clutch is of the free pedal play, which is necessita…
Transmissions
Fluid flywheel
Construction :- The fluid flywheel or the hydraulic coupling as it is frequently …
Clutch
Clutch components
1. Pre ssure plate :- High tensile grey iron is the most commonly used material for …
Clutch
Clutch facings
Requirement of a good clutch facing :- 1. Good wearing properties the wear of clutch…
Clutch
Clutch plate
The clutch plate consists of steel plate with a splined central hub. Annular friction …
Clutch
Dry clutch vs wet clutch
1. Since metal to oil heat transfer is very efficient as compared to metal to air, the…
Clutch
Wet clutch
The construction of this type of clutch is similar to that of The dry type, except…
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