Chapter 1 The Basic Components of an Automobile 1
1.1 Automobile Construction 1
1.2 Layout of an Automobile 5
Chapter 2 Engine System 15
2.1 Engine 15
2.1.1 Reciprocating Engine 16
2.1.2 Engine Blocks 26
2.1.3 Crankshaft 37
2.1.4 Pistons 42
2.1.5 Valves 51
2.2 Supplyment Systems 65
2.2.1 Fuel Systems 65
2.2.2 Induction Systems 75
2.2.3 Exhaust Systems 81
2.3.1 Cooling Systems 88
2.3 Cooling and lubrication Systems 88
2.3.2 Lubrication Systems 95
2.4 Gasoline Fuel Injection Systems 109
2.4.1 Electronic control Systems 109
2.4.2 Fuel Injection 126
2.5 Emission Control Systems 144
2.6 Electrical System 157
2.6.1 Charging System 157
2.6.2 Starting System 163
2.6.3 Igniting System 167
Chapter 3 Chassis System 181
3.1 Clutch 181
3.2 Manual Transmission 192
3.3 Automatic Transmissions 202
3.3.1 Hydraulic Control Systems 204
3.3.2 Torque Converters 215
3.3.3 Planetary Gear Systems 226
3.4.1 Axles 244
3.4 Drive Axles 244
3.4.2 Drive Shafts 251
3.5 Suspension Systems 260
3.6 Steering Systems 273
3.6.1 Manual Steering Gears 277
3.6.2 Front-End Alignment 282
3.7 Brake Systems 291
3.7.1 Air Brake System 293
3.7.2 Hydraulic Brake System 300
Chapter 4 Automobil Body 313
4.1 Body Construction 313
4.2 Frame 316
5.1 Computerized Engine-Control Systems 324
5.1.1 Electronic Fuel Injection Systems 324
Chapter 5 Computerized Automotive-Control Systems 324
5.1.2 Computerized Ignition 329
5.1.3 Electronically Controlled Emission Systems 335
5.1.4 Idle-Speed Control 344
5.1.5 Electronically Controlled Transmissions 346
5.1.6 System Diagnosis and Service 350
5.2 Other Automotive Electronic Systems 360
5.2.1 Electronic Antilock Braking Systems 360
5.2.2 Active Computerized Suspension Systems 367
5.2.3 Air Bag Restraint Systems 375
5.2.4 Self-Diagnosis Systems 381
Chapter 6 Automobile Design 389
6.1 The Design Objective 389
6.2 The Design of the Basic Components 392
Measuring Systems 402
Metric Tables 404
Index 405