Contents

1. Introduction to Automobiles

1. Introduction

1.1 Types of Automobile

2. Chassis

2.1 Classification of Chassis

2.2 Frame

2.3 Two and Four Wheeler Chassis Layout

2.4 Automobile Body

3. Layout of Vehicle

3.1 Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive

3.2 Front Engine Front Wheel Drive

3.3 Rear Engine Rear Wheel Drive

3.4 Lay Out of Four Wheel Drive

4. Aerodynamic Body Shapes

4.1 Drag

4.2 Lift (or Down force)

4.3 Scoops

4.4 Spoilers

5. Automobile Power Plants

5.1 Petrol Engine

5.2 Diesel Engine

5.3 Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG)

5.4 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)

5.5 Electrical Vehicle

5.6 Hybrid Cars

2. Transmission Systems

1. Introduction

2. Clutch

2.1 Types of Clutches

3. Gear Box

3.1 Types of Gear Box

3.2 Transfer Case

3.3 Overdrive

4. Propeller Shaft

4.1 Universal Joint

4.2 Slip Joint

4.3 Drives

5. Differential

6. Rear Axle

6.1 Semi Floating Axle

6.2 Full Floating Axle

6.3 Three Quarter Floating Axle

3. Control Systems

1. Introduction

2. Steering System

2.1 Steering Linkage for a Conventional Rigid Axle Suspension

2.2 Steering Linkage for Independent Suspension System

3. Steering Gears

4. Wheel Alignment

5. Hydraulic Power Steering

6. Brakes

6.1 Classification of Brakes

6.2 Drum Brake

6.3 Disc Brake

6.4 Mechanical Brakes

6.5 Hydraulic Brakes

7. Master Cylinder

8. Wheel Cylinder

9. Air Brake System

4. Suspension System, Wheels and Tyres

1. Introduction

2. Suspension System

2.1 Classification of Suspension System

2.2 Types of Spring

2.3 Independent Suspension System

2.4 Shock Absorber

3. Wheels and Tyres

3.1 Types of Wheels

3.2 RIMS

3.3 Tyres

4. Wheel Alignment and Balancing

4.1 Wheel Alignment

4.2 Wheel Balancing Procedure

5. Electrical Systems

1. Automobile Electrical System

2. Battery

2.1 Types of Battery

2.2 Charging System

2.3 A.C. Generator (Alternator)

3. Starting System

4. Drive Arrangement

4.1 Bendix Drive

4.2 Over Running Clutch

5. Lighting System

5.1 Wire Harnessing

5.2 Colour Coding

6. Ignition System

6.1 Types of Ignition System

6. Automobile Air Conditioning System

1. Introduction

2. Layout of Car Air Conditioning System

2.1 Operation

3. Air Conditioning System Components

3.1 Compressor

3.2 Condenser

3.3 Receiver Dryer

3.4 Expansion Valve

3.5 Evaporator

3.6 Control Parameters

 3.7 Important Precautions while using AC System