Automotive Steering and Suspension


Book Description

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.




Car Suspension at Work


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Do you really know what oversteer and understeer are all about? This helpful guide will teach you about steering and suspension, and discuss why all cars handle so differently. Not a stuffy technical book, but practical information and a straightforward text to help you understand your car's suspension.




Car Suspension and Handling


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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.







Suspension Geometry and Computation


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Revealing suspension geometry design methods in unique detail, John Dixon shows how suspension properties such as bump steer, roll steer, bump camber, compliance steer and roll centres are analysed and controlled by the professional engineer. He emphasizes the physical understanding of suspension parameters in three dimensions and methods of their calculation, using examples, programs and discussion of computational problems. The analytical and design approach taken is a combination of qualitative explanation, for physical understanding, with algebraic analysis of linear and non-linear coefficients, and detailed discussion of computer simulations and related programming methods. Includes a detailed and comprehensive history of suspension and steering system design, fully illustrated with a wealth of diagrams Explains suspension characteristics and suspension geometry coefficients, providing a unique and in-depth understanding of suspension design not found elsewhere. Describes how to obtain desired coefficients and the limitations of particular suspension types, with essential information for suspension designers, chassis technicians and anyone else with an interest in suspension characteristics and vehicle dynamics. Discusses the use of computers in suspension geometry analysis, with programming techniques and examples of suspension solution, including advanced discussion of three-dimensional computational geometry applied to suspension design. Explains in detail the direct and iterative solutions of suspension geometry.




Competition Car Suspension


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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.




Automotive Chassis and Body


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Discusses the fundamental principles underlying the operation of major automotive systems and components as well as describing procedures for servicing and maintenance




Auto Suspension and Steering Technology


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Auto Suspension and Steering provides a thorough explanation of the design, construction, and operation of these modern vehicle systems. Basic theory is followed by detailed instructions for logically diagnosing, repairing, and replacing suspension and steering components. Use of the latest diagnostic equipment for troubleshooting is emphasized. This text is a valuable resource for anyone who needs a thorough understanding of today s automotive suspension and steering systems, including those preparing for ASE Certification Test A4, Suspension and Steering. The text is correlated to the Suspension and Steering section of the NATEF Task List. Detailed information on troubleshooting and servicing electronically controlled suspension and steering systems is included. Wheel alignment procedures are covered in depth. Optional digital platform including premium online text, shop manual, workbook, videos, animations, instructional content, and course management tools is available. "




Racing Chassis and Suspension Design


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Hand-selected by racing engineer legend Carroll Smith, the 28 SAE Technical Papers in this book focus on the chassis and suspension design of pure racing cars, an area that has traditionally been - farmed out - to independent designers or firms since the early 1970s. Smith believed that any discussion of vehicle dynamics must begin with a basic understanding of the pneumatic tire, the focus of the first chapter. The racing tire connects the racing car to the track surface by only the footprints of its four tires. Through the tires, the driver receives most of the sensory information needed to maintain or regain control of the race car at high force levels. The second chapter, focusing on suspension design, is an introduction to this complex and fascinating subject. Topics covered include chassis stiffness and flexibility, suspension tuning on the cornering of a Winston Cup race car, suspension kinematics, and vehicle dynamics of road racing cars. Chapter 3 addresses the design of the racing chassis design and how aerodynamics affect the chassis, and the final chapter on materials brings out the fact that the modern racing car utilizes carbon construction to the maximum extent allowed by regulations. These technical papers, written between 1971 and 2003, offer what Smith believed to be the best and most practical nuggets of racing chassis and suspension design information.




Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems


Book Description

This revised, comprehensive book on suspension and steering systems gives the user state-of-the-art information that is easy to read and well illustrated. In addition to complete information on both theory and service that can be applied in many repair situations, the book is up-to-date on such topics as: Variable Assist Control, airbags, electric/electronic and NVH problem diagnoses, tire and wheel service, and wheel alignment. A chapter on high performance cars describes "the best" suspension and steering systems, important information for shops incorporating high performance in their service operations.