1. Handling of shock absorbers
Since the oil seal, piston rod, and other components of the shock absorbers are made with extreme precision, the following precautions must be taken when handling them:
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Suspensions
Automotive Shock Absorbers 2of 2
2.Twin-tube type
Inside the absorber shell (outer tube) there is a cylinder (pressure tube), and inside that there is a piston which moves up and down. At the base of the piston rod, a piston valve (more…)
Automotive Shock Absorbers 1 of 2
When a vehicle is subjected to shocks from the road surface, the suspension springs absorb those shocks. However, because springs have the characteristic of continuing to oscillate, and because it often (more…)
Types of Automotive suspension spring 2 of 2
4. Torsion bar springs
A torsion bar spring (usually simply called a torsion bar) is a spring-steel rod that uses its torsional elasticity to resist twisting. One end of the torsion- bar is anchored (more…)
Types of Automotive suspension spring 1 of 2
1. Outline
In automotive suspension systems, the springs used are metallic springs and non-metallic springs
- Metallic springs
- Leaf springs
- Coil springs
- Torsion bar springs
- Non-metallic springs
- Rubber (more…)
Types of independent suspension
(1) MacPherson strut type
This is the most widely used independent suspension system for the front suspension of small and medium sized cars. This type is also used as the rear suspension of FF cars. (more…)
Automotive Suspension Characteristics
1. Outline
Suspensions can be divided into the following two types according to their structures.
(1) Rigid axle suspensions Both wheels are supported by an axle housing or axle beam. Therefore, (more…)
Oscillation and Driving Comfort
1. Sprung weight and unsprung weight
The body is supported by springs. The weight of the body, etc., which is supported by springs is called the sprung weight. On the other hand, the wheels and axles, (more…)
Suspension System
The suspension connects the body of the vehicle with the wheels, and carries out the following functions:
1.During running, it acts, together with the tires, to absorb and damp the various vibrations, (more…)
Turning Radius (Wheel Angle, Turning Angle)
The turning radius is the turning angle of the left and right front wheels during cornering. Giving the left and right different turning angles matches the centers of turning for all four wheels and increases (more…)