Sometimes when the accelerator is depressed too much while starting off or accelerating on slippery surfaces, etc., the excessive torque that is generated causes the drive wheels to slip, causing the vehicle Read more TRC (TRaction Control system) Overview
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Construction of a Drum Brake
1. Construction
The drum brake consists of the following components.
(1) Wheel cylinder
(2) Brake shoe
(3) Brake lining
(4) Return spring
(5) Brake drum
(6) Piston
(7) Piston cup
What is Wheel Alignment
The vehicle must have proper straightline performance for stable driving, cornering performance for driving around curves, recovery force for returning to the straight-line condition, the capacity to soften Read more What is Wheel Alignment
EMS/Air Suspension Diagnosis & Fail-safe
1. Diagnosis
If the EMS/air suspension ECU detects a malfunction in this system, it blinks the damping mode or vehicle height indicator light to alert the driver of the malfunction. The ECU will also Read more EMS/Air Suspension Diagnosis & Fail-safe
Location and Function of Automotive Swiches
1. Switches
(1) Damping mode select switch This switch can change the shock absorber damping force. The switch positions and details of the settings depend on the model, but switching from COMFORT (or Read more Location and Function of Automotive Swiches
What is EMS & Air Suspension
The suspension improves the riding comfort and driving performance of the vehicle. EMS (Electronically-Modulated Suspension) and air suspension electronically control the damping force of the shock absorbers Read more What is EMS & Air Suspension
Automotive Shock Absorbers Servicing Precautions
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:
Exposed Read more Automotive Shock Absorbers Servicing Precautions
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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 Read more Automotive Shock Absorbers 2of 2
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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 Read more Automotive Shock Absorbers 1 of 2
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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 Read more Types of Automotive suspension spring 2 of 2