Tire uniformity refers to uniformity of weight, dimensions and rigidity. However, since uniformity of weight is ordinarily called “wheel balance”, and uniformity of dimensions (or rather, the lack thereof) Read more Tire Uniformity of rigidity or the Wheel Balance
How to classify Tire Types of your car?
There are various ways to classify tires. The type of tirea ccording to the road surface which is used is emphasized and the functions and characteristics of each type of tire are indicated.
1. Snow tires
Manual Transaxle Tires and Disc Wheels 2 of 2
(3) Rib-and-lug pattern
This pattern combines the rib and lug patterns to provide stable driving performance on both paved and unpaved roads.
The rib pattern running along the center of the tire Read more Manual Transaxle Tires and Disc Wheels 2 of 2
Manual Transaxle Tires and Disc Wheels 1 of 2
Tires are installed on the vehicle together with disc wheels. Vehicles ride on pneumatic tires filled with pressurized air. Tires are the only vehicle components that come into direct contact with the Read more Manual Transaxle Tires and Disc Wheels 1 of 2
Other Systems for 4WD (4 wheel drive vehicles) 2 of 2
Speedometer Test or Other Tests
A speedometer tester or chassis dynamometer is used.
NOTICE:
Confirm that the vehicle is securely immobilized. Never operate the clutch or brakes suddenly, Read more Other Systems for 4WD (4 wheel drive vehicles) 2 of 2
Other Types of /automotive Valves
1. Lock-up relay valve and Lock-up signal valve
These valves switch the lock-up. The lock-up relay valve reverses the fluid flow through the converter (lockup clutch) in accordance with a signal pressure Read more Other Types of /automotive Valves
Other Systems for 4WD (4 wheel drive vehicles) 1 of 2
1. Free wheel hub
These are generally used on the front wheels of FR based part-time 4WD vehicles. This system uses clutch mechanisms to connect and disconnect the wheel and axle shaft. In 2WD Read more Other Systems for 4WD (4 wheel drive vehicles) 1 of 2
Advantages of 4WD (4 wheel drive vehicles)
A vehicle must be capable of driving on various types of roads, not only rough roads or snowy roads, but also on roads that surface characteristics change due to changing weather conditions. The best way Read more Advantages of 4WD (4 wheel drive vehicles)
A540H Transfer with Hydraulic Multi-plate Clutch Type
Center Differential and Transfer
1. Transfer
The location of the center differential is different for the viscous coupling type and the mechanical locking type. The center differential is separated Read more A540H Transfer with Hydraulic Multi-plate Clutch Type
Automotive Gear Shifting Mechanism
1. Construction
The shift and select lever shaft are set at right angles to the fork shafts on top of the transaxle case. A double-meshing prevention mechanism and reverse gear mis-shift prevention Read more Automotive Gear Shifting Mechanism