SAFE!
When contaminated, I should be discarded and replaced
Friction material
This simple design can be used to support a vehicles weight and also provide power transfer to the wheels
Solid axle
This component connects the wheel knuckle to the steering gear
Tie Rod
This component allows the transfer of fluid from component to component in the brake system
Lines
This component connects the wheel to the suspension components and incorporates a wheel bearing
Knuckle
This system is used to prevent a vehicle from rolling when parked on an incline or decline
Parking Brake
This design incorporates 3 major components to support a wheel individually
MacPherson Strut
These steering systems use fluid pressure to provide power assisted steering
Hydraulic
This component in a drum brake system is used to push the brake shoes against the brake drum
Wheel cylinder
I connect the sway bar to the vehicles suspension
Sway Bar Link
This measurement for brake rotors and friction material determines the wear limit
Minimum Thickness
This design uses equal length upper and lower control arms to independently support a wheel
Double Wishbone
This component is used to dissipate heat from the power steering system, usually placed in the return line
Cooler
This component is used to create friction by squeezing the brake pads against the disc/rotor
Caliper
This component is used to prevent the transfer of noise from the sway bar to the chassis
Sway Bar Bushing
When required, this system cycles valves preventing the wheels from locking when traction is lost
Anti Lock Brake System
This more complex design uses multiple control arms to independently support a wheel.
Multi Link
These power steering systems incorporate an electric motor to provide power assisted steering
Electric
This component is used to provide power brake assist requiring less input pressure from the driver
Brake Booster
Sway Bar
When contaminated, my boiling point decreases
Brake Fluid
This simple design uses a twist action in its spring to support vehicle weight
Torsion Bar
This design allows front and rear wheels to be turned, providing greater road stability and better cornering in tight spaces
Four wheel steering
A property of brake fluid that allows the fluid to absorb a small amount of moisture
Hygroscopic
This component replaces a traditional spring and can vary its rate to maintain ride height and improve comfort
Air Spring