Steering Systems
The undesirable condition produced when hitting a bump where the vehicle darts to one side
Bump Steer
Porsche is a car brand that originated in this country
Germany
In a disc brake system, the job of dissipating heat energy belongs to this part
Brake Rotor
A "Hotchkiss" driveline is this type of driveline
RWD
This term describes the outward tilt of the wheel at the top
Positive camber
The component that allows operation of the horn, steering wheel mounted switches and the airbag
Clockspring
The name for the unit of measure equal to 746 watts
Horsepower
In the formula F=pA, the A represents this
Square area of the piston
A clunk or bang when engaging drive or reverse could mean that this driveline part has failed
Universal joint
Positive caster is used in modern vehicles to do this
Keep the vehicle tracking straight ahead
This device creates the pressure and flow of fluid needed to operate the steering system
Power steering pump
The patent holder of the "boxer" (flat) engine
Karl Benz
If you had a spongy brake pedal, you would likely need to do this
Bleed the brakes
in order to change the direction of powerflow 90 degrees, this must be incorporated in the driveline
A crown and pinon gearset
If a tire shows feathering of the tread, is is likely caused by this
Incorrect toe setting
The two most common systems used for steering a vehicle
Recirculating Ball Gear and Rack and Pinion
This vehicle was the first to have air-conditioning
Packard 1940
If the rear drum brakes are not adjusted up enough, this will happen
Braking force will be taken up by the front brakes
In an open differential, power is sent here when there is a loss of traction at one wheel
To the spinning wheel
This check is used to look for bent or damaged parts prior to alignment
Dry park check
The term EPS stands for this
Electric Power Steering
The car driven by James Bond in Goldfinger
Aston Martin DB5
Organic, metallic, ceramic are examples of this
This part allows the driveshaft to change length
Slip Yoke
This alignment angle is typically NOT adjustable on most vehicles
SAI