Automotive Steering, Suspension, and Wheel Alignment Package

by Kershaw, John F.; Chek Chart

• ISBN13: 9780137997190
• ISBN10: 0137997191
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Boxed Set
• Copyright: 2007-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

For courses in Automotive Steering, Suspension, and Alignment, and Automotive Chassis Systems. Today's automotive repair industry demands knowledge of diagnostic procedures and skill development as never before. Focusing primarily on problem diagnosis, this clear and concise text is packed with examples of practical technical information, ideas, tips, and detailed service techniques. Troubleshooting and typical service problems are explored throughout. Halderman and Mitchell provide all essential material but weed out extraneous topics, and the text's real-world perspective reflects their extensive practical experience.

Table of Contents

Preface	xiii
Acknowledgments	xiv
Chassis Design, Materials, Fasteners, and Safety	1	(22)
Objectives	1	(1)
Chassis Design	1	(2)
Platforms	3	(1)
Chassis Materials	4	(1)
Threaded Fasteners	5	(2)
Basic Tool List	7	(5)
Brand Name versus Proper Term	12	(1)
Safety Tips for Using Hand Tools	12	(1)
Safety Tips for Technicians	12	(1)
Safety in Lifting (Hoisting) a Vehicle	13	(3)
Hazardous Materials	16	(1)
Material Safety Data Sheets	17	(1)
Technician Certification	17	(1)
Certification in Canada	18	(4)
Summary	22	(1)
Review Questions	22	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	22	(1)
Tires and Wheels	23	(28)
Objectives	23	(1)
Parts of a Tire	23	(4)
Tire Molding	27	(1)
Tire Valves	27	(1)
Older Tire Size Designation	28	(1)
Metric Designation	28	(3)
Service Description	31	(1)
High-Flotation Tire Sizes	31	(1)
Load Index and Equivalent Loads	32	(1)
Speed Ratings	33	(1)
Tire Pressure and Traction	34	(1)
Tire Conicity and Ply Steer	34	(1)
Vehicle Handling and Tire Slip Angle	35	(1)
Rim Width and Tire Size	36	(1)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System	36	(1)
All-Season Tire Designation	37	(1)
DOT Tire Code	37	(1)
Spare Tires	38	(1)
Run-Flat Tires	39	(1)
Tire Selection Considerations	39	(2)
Wheels	41	(3)
Unsprung Weight	44	(1)
Lug Nuts	45	(5)
Summary	50	(1)
Review Questions	50	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	50	(1)
Tire and Wheel Service	51	(25)
Objectives	51	(1)
Tire Mounting Recommendations	51	(2)
Wheel Mounting Torque	53	(1)
Tire Rotation	54	(2)
Tire Inspection	56	(1)
Radial Runout	57	(1)
Lateral Runout	58	(1)
Tire Balancing	59	(5)
Replacement Wheels	64	(1)
Tire Repair	65	(10)
Summary	75	(1)
Review Questions	75	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	75	(1)
Wheel Bearings and Service	76	(20)
Objectives	76	(1)
Antifriction Bearings	76	(1)
Inner and Outer Wheel Bearings	77	(1)
Standard Bearing Sizes	78	(1)
Sealed Front-Wheel-Drive Bearings	78	(1)
Bearing Greases	78	(2)
Seals	80	(1)
Symptoms and Diagnosis of Defective Bearings	80	(1)
Non-Drive-Wheel Bearing Inspection and Service	80	(3)
Front-Wheel-Drive Sealed Bearing Replacement	83	(1)
Rear Axle Bearing and Seal Replacement	84	(4)
Bearing Failure Analysis	88	(7)
Summary	95	(1)
Review Questions	95	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	95	(1)
Drive Axle Shafts and CV Joints	96	(21)
Objectives	96	(1)
Driveshaft Design	96	(2)
Driveshaft Balance	98	(1)
U-Joint Design and Operation	99	(2)
Constant Velocity Joints	101	(6)
Differentials	107	(3)
Four-Wheel-Drive Systems	110	(3)
All-Wheel Drive	113	(3)
Summary	116	(1)
Review Questions	116	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	116	(1)
Drive Axle Shaft and CV Joint Service	117	(21)
Objectives	117	(1)
Driveshaft and U-Joint Inspection	117	(3)
U-Joint Replacement	120	(3)
CV Joint Diagnosis	123	(1)
Replacement Shaft Assemblies	124	(1)
CV Joint Service	124	(13)
Summary	137	(1)
Review Questions	137	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	137	(1)
Steering System Components and Operation	138	(28)
Objectives	138	(1)
Steering System Components	138	(9)
Power Steering Pumps	147	(4)
Integral Power Steering Gear Operation	151	(1)
Power Rack and Pinion Steering	152	(10)
Summary	162	(2)
Review Questions	164	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	164	(2)
Steering System Diagnosis and Service	166	(46)
Objectives	166	(1)
Under-Vehicle Lubrication	166	(1)
Dry Park Test	167	(1)
Common Wear Items	168	(1)
Under-Vehicle Inspection	169	(1)
Steering Linkage Replacement	170	(6)
Manual Rack and Pinion Steering Service	176	(2)
Power Steering Diagnosis and Troubleshooting	178	(9)
Steering Gear Diagnosis	187	(2)
Steering Gear Overhaul and Service	189	(6)
Power Rack and Pinion Service	195	(10)
Summary	205	(6)
Review Questions	211	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	211	(1)
Suspension System Components and Operation	212	(35)
Objectives	212	(1)
Unsprung Weight	212	(1)
Types of Suspensions	212	(2)
Hooke's Law	214	(1)
Coil Springs	214	(3)
Leaf Springs	217	(2)
Torsion Bars	219	(2)
Suspension Principles	221	(1)
Solid Axles	222	(1)
Twin I-Beams	222	(3)
Short/Long Arm Suspensions	225	(1)
MacPherson Struts	225	(2)
Multilink Suspensions	227	(1)
Ball Joints	227	(1)
Strut Rods	228	(2)
Stabilizer Bars	230	(2)
Shock Absorbers	232	(3)
Bump Stops	235	(2)
Rear Suspensions	237	(8)
Summary	245	(1)
Review Questions	246	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	246	(1)
Suspension System Diagnosis and Service	247	(36)
Objectives	247	(1)
Road Test Diagnosis	247	(2)
Dry Park Test (Suspension)	249	(1)
Visual Inspection	249	(1)
Ball Joints	250	(8)
King Pin Diagnosis and Service	258	(1)
Shock Absorbers and Struts	258	(4)
MacPherson Strut Replacement	262	(4)
Stabilizer Bar Link and Bushings	266	(2)
Strut Rod Bushings	268	(1)
Rear Coil Springs	269	(3)
Front Coil Springs	272	(1)
Steering Knuckles	273	(1)
Torsion Bars	274	(1)
Control Arm Bushings	275	(1)
Rear Leaf Springs	276	(1)
Troubleshooting Electronic Leveling Systems	277	(1)
Summary	278	(4)
Review Questions	282	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	282	(1)
Wheel Alignment Principles	283	(20)
Objectives	283	(1)
Alignment-Related Problems	283	(1)
Camber	284	(3)
Toe	287	(5)
Caster	292	(2)
Steering Axis Inclination (SAI)	294	(1)
Included Angle	294	(1)
Scrub Radius	295	(2)
Turning Radius (Toe-Out on Turns)	297	(1)
Setback	297	(2)
Thrust Angle	299	(1)
Tracking	300	(1)
Four-Wheel Alignment	300	(1)
Summary	301	(1)
Review Questions	301	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	301	(2)
Alignment Diagnosis and Service	303	(40)
Objectives	303	(1)
Pre-Alignment Correction Techniques	303	(1)
Pre-Alignment Checks	304	(1)
Lead/Pull	305	(1)
Memory Steer	306	(1)
Torque Steer	307	(1)
Alignment Specifications	308	(3)
Alignment Setup Procedures	311	(1)
Measuring Camber, Caster, SAI, Toe, and TOOT	311	(2)
Specifications versus Alignment Readings	313	(1)
Checking for Bent Struts, Spindles, or Control Arms	313	(1)
Checking Frame Alignment of Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles	313	(3)
Types of Alignments	316	(1)
Sample Alignment Specifications and Readings	317	(2)
Adjusting Rear Camber	319	(1)
Adjusting Rear Toe	319	(1)
Guidelines for Adjusting Front Camber/SAI and Included Angle	320	(1)
Front Camber/Caster Adjustment Methods	321	(1)
Adjusting Front Camber/Caster	321	(1)
Setting Toe	321	(5)
Centering the Steering Wheel	326	(2)
Steering Wheel Removal	328	(1)
Tolerance Adjustment Procedure	329	(2)
Aftermarket Alignment Methods	331	(1)
Hidden Structural Damage Diagnosis	331	(3)
Alignment Troubleshooting	334	(8)
Summary	342	(1)
Review Questions	342	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	342	(1)
Vibration and Noise Diagnosis and Correction	343	(49)
Objectives	343	(1)
Causes of Vibration and Noise	343	(1)
Test Drive	344	(2)
Neutral Run-Up Test	346	(1)
Vibration during Braking	346	(1)
Vibration Speed Ranges	346	(2)
Frequency	348	(3)
Correcting Drive-Line Angles	351	(1)
Checking Driveshaft Runout	351	(1)
Measuring Driveshaft U-Joint Phasing	351	(1)
Companion Flange Runout	351	(1)
Balancing the Driveshaft	352	(1)
Noise Diagnosis	353	(2)
Noise Correction	355	(1)
Summary	356	(1)
Review Questions	356	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	356	(1)
APPENDIXES
1 ASE-Style Sample Test	357	(3)
2 Lug Nut Tightening Torque Chart	360	(6)
3 DOT Tire Codes	366	(14)
4 English-Metric (SI) Conversion	380	(2)
5 Decimal Equivalents	382	(1)
6 Alignment Angle Conversions	383	(2)
7 Automotive Names and Addresses	385	(7)
Answers to Even-Numbered ASE Certification-Type Questions	392	(1)
Glossary	393	(8)
Index	401