Hillier's fundamentals of motor vehicle technology. Book 1

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The new edition of Hillier’s has been updated and undergone a full-colour revision featuring new photos and illustrations to engage those keen to learn the fundamentals of MVT and enhance their understanding of the core concepts whilst keeping the straightforward approach that is much admired in this authoritative manual. Contents Preface Vehicle evolution, layout and structure Vehicle evolution Vehicle layout Vehicle structure Vehicle efi ciency and dynamics Vehicle maintenance Engines and engine technology The internal-combustion engine The working principles of the four-stroke and two-stroke engine Torque and power Single- and multi-cylinder engines Crankshafts Connecting rods Pistons, piston rings and gudgeon pins Intake, exhaust valves and valve-operating gear Valve-operating mechanisms Intake manifolds Air cleaners and i lters Exhaust systems, silencers and catalytic converters Engine lubricants The engine-lubrication system The engine-cooling system Supercharging and turbocharging (forced induction) Petrol four-stroke cycle in detail Combustion and combustion chambers Requirements of the fuel-delivery system The fuel-supply system Electronic petrol injection – multi-point Electronic petrol injection – single point Mechanical petrol-injection system The simple carburettor Constant-choke carburettors Variable choke – constant-depression carburettors Ignition systems Engine management Vehicle emissions The diesel four-stroke cycle in detail Diesel engine combustion chambers Main components of the diesel engine Mechanical aspects of the diesel fuel system Electronic diesel fuel system Engines – routine maintenance Petrol fuel system – routine maintenance Ignition systems – routine maintenance Diesel engine – routine maintenance Transmission systems The gearbox and gear ratios Different types of gears and gearboxes Drive coni guration Rear-wheel drive layout Front-wheel drive layout Four-wheel drive layout The single-plate clutch The multi-plate clutch The sliding-mesh gearbox Constant-mesh and synchromesh gearboxes Rear, front and four-wheel drive gearboxes Automatic gearbox (gear system and l uid coupling) Automatic gearbox (operation) Electronically controlled automatic gearbox Dual clutch transmission systems Electronic gear shift transmission systems Continuously variable transmission systems Overdrive systems Propeller shafts and drive shafts Universal and CV joints Final-drive gears The differential Rear axle construction Four-wheel drive systems Clutch – routine maintenance Manual and automatic gearbox – routine maintenance Prop shaft and drive shaft – routine maintenance Clutch – fault diagnosis Manual gearbox – fault diagnosis Automatic gearbox – fault diagnosis Chassis systems Introduction Directional control and stability Camber, caster and swivel-axis inclination Steering components Power-assisted steering Rear-wheel and four-wheel steering Steering systems and wheel alignment – routine maintenance Elements of suspension systems Requirements of a spring Types of spring The damper Rigid axle suspension Independent front suspension Independent rear suspension Suspension – routine maintenance and diagnosis Wheels Tyres Wheel balancing Wheel and tyre – routine maintenance and diagnosis Braking principles Main types of brake system Brake operating systems Brake arrangements Hydraulic operating systems Servo operation Anti-lock braking systems Electronic handbrake system Brake – routine maintenance Vehicle electric, safety and comfort systems Introduction Basic principles of electricity Electrical circuits and calculations The battery The charging system The starter system Lighting systems Auxiliary lighting and equipment Electrical systems – routine maintenance Heating, ventilation and air conditioning Air conditioning Climate control system Heating and ventilation – routine maintenance Passenger safety and restraint systems Bearings Bearings Plain bearings Ball and roller bearings New vehicle technology and alternative fuels Introduction to electric, hybrid and alternative fuels Liquid petroleum gas Electric Hybrid Fuel-cell ehicle park assist Lane departure warning system Blind spot information system (BLIS) Adaptive cruise control (ACC) Navigation system Index Acknowlegements