Automotive Steering and Suspension, published as part of the CDX Master Automotive Technician Series, arms students with the basic knowledge and skills they need to accomplish a variety of tasks in the shop. Taking a “strategy-based diagnostics” approach, this book helps students master technical trouble-shooting in order to address the problem correctly on the first attempt.
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.
This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Automotive Steering, Suspension, and Alignment, Sixth Edition, provides complete coverage of the parts, operation, design, and troubleshooting of automotive steering and suspension systems. Real examples and full color images throughout the text offer readers a practical approach to the diagnosis and repair of the NATEF tasks for the Automotive Steering, Suspension, and Alignment (A4) content area. Thoroughly revised and updated, the sixth edition has been peer reviewed by automotive instructors and experts in the field to ensure technical accuracy. Coming JANUARY 2014! This text is fully integrated with MyAutomotiveLab–an online resource for instructors and students that provides time-saving help for homework, quizzing, testing, multimedia activities, and videos. For more information: http://www.myautomotivelab.com.
To make your car handle, design a suspension system, or just learn about chassis, you’ll find what you need here. Basic suspension theory is thoroughly covered: roll center, roll axis, camber change, bump steer, anti-dive, ride rate, ride balance and more. How to choose, install and modify suspensions and suspension hardware for best handling: springs, sway bars, shock absorbers, bushings, tired and wheels. Regardless of the basic layout of your car—front engine/rear drive, front engine/front drive, or rear engine/rear drive—it is covered here. Aerodynamic hardware and body modifications for reduced drag, high-speed stability and increased cornering power: spoilers, air dams, wings and ground-effects devices. How to modify and set up brakes for maximum stopping power and handling. The most complete source of handling information available. “Suspension secrets” explained in plain, understandable language so you can be the expert.
Competition car suspensions are a vital ingredient for winning performance. This third edition has been fully updated to reflect the latest developments and revolutionary changes in racing technology, and in the rules of racing. Staniforth explains the theory and practice of successful suspension engineering, and explores in an easy-to-understand and readable style how and why suspension systems work. Includes coverage of the banning of active suspensions. Updated & expanded 3rd ed.
Through appendices and diagrams, Car Suspension and Handling, 4th Edition outlines the purpose and history of vehicle suspension systems, while defining the basic parameters of suspension geometry. In addition, the book delves into human sensitivity to vibration, and offers data on durability, tire background information, steering calculations and suspension calculations.
