The oil clearance for the crankshaft bearing and the connecting rod bearing is determined by the engine model. Each bearing should be selected to obtain the proper oil clearance with regard to the cylinder Read more Engine Bearing Selection
What is EnginePiston?
1. Description
The piston consists of the lowest part of the combustion chamber. In order for the pis-ton to move, there needs to be clearance between the piston and the cylinder wall. The construction Read more What is EnginePiston?
When inspecting the brake actuator operation,
it is difficult to perform the test while actually driving, so the following method is used to generate simulated signals to simulate and inspect the ABS operation condition.
(1) When using the SST
Connect Read more When inspecting the brake actuator operation,
Front Wheel and Rear Wheel Alignment Service
Toe-angle
To adjust toe-in, change the lengths of the tie rod connecting the steering knuckle arms. 1. In the type in which the tie rod is behind the spindles, increasing the tie rod length increases Read more Front Wheel and Rear Wheel Alignment Service
Purpose of Automotive Steering System
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
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.
Conditions to Operate Diesel Engine
Compression and the fuel system are the most important factors for the efficient operation of the diesel engine. The preheating system heats the compression air necessary for cold engine starting.
Elements of Diesel Engine
The diesel engine uses diesel fuel. A four-stroke diesel engine operates with the same cycle of four strokes as the gasoline engineIntake, compression, combustion and exhaust. One merit of the diesel engine Read more Elements of Diesel Engine