The purpose of the steering system allows the driver to control the direction of the vehicle by turning the front wheels. The steering system consists of the following component parts.
(1) Component Read more Purpose of Automotive Steering System
Automotive Chasis
4WS (4 Wheel Steering)
4WS is an abbreviation for 4 Wheel Steering, which is a device with which the direction is changed not only for the front tires but for the rear tires as well. When changing the direction of the vehicle, Read more 4WS (4 Wheel Steering)
What is Automotive Steering Column?
The steering column consists of the steering main shaft which transmits the steering wheel rotation to the steering gear, and the column tube which fixes the steering main shaft to the body. The top end Read more What is Automotive Steering Column?
What is Steering Lock Mechanism?
This is a theft deterrent feature that disables the steering wheel by locking the steering main shaft to the column tube when the ignition key is pulled out. There are two types of steering lock mechanism.
TheTRC and VSC Brake Actuator 1 of 2
1. TRC operation (for pressure increasing mode)
When the accelerator is depressed, the hydraulic pressure for each wheel cylinder is controlled to control the drive wheel slip. At this time, in models Read more TheTRC and VSC Brake Actuator 1 of 2
TRC (TRaction Control system) Overview
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
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
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