Chapter One Basic Composition 1
1.1 Classification of Automobiles 1
1.2 Automobile Basic Structure 4
1.2.1 Engine 4
1.2.2 Chassis 5
1.2.3 Electrical System 6
1.2.4 Body 6
Chapter Two Automotive Assembly 10
2.1 Engine Assembly 10
2.1.1 The Overall Structure of the Engine 10
2.1.2 Engine Classification 11
2.1.3 Four-Stroke-Cyccle Gasoline Engine Operation 15
2.2 Crank-Connecting Rod Mechanism 19
2.2.1 Engine Block Group 19
2.2.2 Piston and Connecting Rod Group 21
2.2.3 Crankshaft and Flywheel Group 24
2.3 Valve Timing Mechanism 28
2.4 Lubricating System 35
2.5 Cooling System 40
2.6 Ignition System 46
2.6.1 Point-Type Ignition System 46
2.6.2 Electronic Ignition System 49
2.6.3 Distributorless Ignition System(DIS) 50
2.6.4 Methods of Controlling Ignition Timing 52
2.7 Starting System 55
2.8 Electronic Fuel Injection System 58
2.8.1 Electronic Fuel Injection System Classification 59
2.8.2 Fuel Delivery System 60
2.8.3 Air Induction System 65
2.8.4 Sensor System 67
2.8.5 Computer Control System 71
2.9 Emissions System 74
2.9.1 Positive Crankcase Ventilation System 74
2.9.2 Fuel Evaporative Emission Control 75
2.9.3 Exhaust Gas Recirculation 77
2.9.4 Secondary Air Injection System 79
2.9.5 Exhaust System 81
Chapter Three Automotive Chassis 86
3.1 Clutch 87
3.2 Manual Transmission(MT) 93
3.3 Automatic Transmission(AT) 101
3.4 Universal Joint Gear and Driving Axle 110
3.4.1 Universal Joint Gear 110
3.4.2 Driving Axle 110
3.5 Suspension 114
3.6 Wheel and Tire 121
3.7 Steering System 128
3.7.1 Manual Steering System 128
3.7.2 Power Steering System 132
3.8 Brake System 135
3.8.1 Disc Brake 135
3.8.2 Drum Brake 137
3.9 Anti-lock Braking System(ABS) 141
Chapter Four Electrical System 145
4.1 Electrical System Basic 145
4.2 Electrical Circuit 147
4.3 Charging System 153
4.4 Air Conditioning(A/C) 158
4.5 Supplemental Restraint System(SRS) 167
4.6 Dashboard 172
4.7 Lighting System 181
4.8 Vehicle Door Locks 184
4.9 Windshield Wiper 186
4.10 Power Seat 187
Appendix 190
References 217