UNIT 1:
Introduction to Automobile
Role and Requirement of Chassis
Ladder Chassis and Integral Body
Types of Body & Coach built Convertibles
Body Accessories and Bumpers
UNIT 2:
Desirable characteristics, principle of steering
Steering linkage layouts for rigid axle suspension and independent suspension systems
Reversible and irreversible steering
Steering gearbox – Purpose
Front wheel alignment and steering geometry
Power steering – Purpose, basic principle
UNIT 3:
Automatic Gearbox, Gear Shifting mechanism
Propeller shaft, slip joints, universal joint and Construction of Differential unit
Rear axle and its types -Full Floating, Three Quarter Floating and Semi Floating Axles
Multiaxle vehicles, Hotchkiss Drive
UNIT 4:
Desirable characteristics of Suspension system
Independent suspension systems
Role of shock absorber and types of shock absorbers
Leaf springs, coil springs, torsion bar springs.
UNIT 5:
Need and characteristics of good braking system
Mechanical brakes, hydraulic brakes
Construction details of tyres
