Steering & Suspension
Keeps vehicle driving straight, and allows tires to wear evenly (allegedly helps fuel economy as well)
What is an alignment?
This cylindrical plug fits in an engine's cylinder and compresses air and fuel together before combustion.
What is a piston?
This refrigerant is banned for usage in automobiles following changes to the Clean Air Act.
What is R-12?
The process of "pad-slapping," or installing new brake pads on old rotors, is often less effective or ineffective because of this type of wear on a used brake rotor.
What is glazing?
The individual who created the first automobile and whose brand is very well known to this day.
Who is Karl Benz?
Hold the wheels together to the vehicle and help vehicle turn smoothly.
What are sway bar links?
These half-circle-shaped shells give the rod and crank a smooth wear surface on which to rotate inside the engine block.
What are bearings?
These components are the "dividing line" between an HVAC system's high- and low-pressure sides, depending on the design of the HVAC system.
What is the TXV or fixed orifice?
The correct amount of material to cut from each side of the rotor when using a brake lathe.
What is 0.005"?
The individual who is credited with the creation of the first functional hybrid vehicle in 1899, and his car brand remains very well recognized to this day.
Who was Ferdinand Porsche?
These suspension components act as brakes for the vehicle's springs, turning their oscillations into heat and noise.
What are shocks (or struts)?
These passages are drilled into the engine after the casting process is complete and give oil somewhere to flow
What are oil galleys?
This component engages and disengages based on the flow of current from a relay connected to the HVAC control head, depending on if the driver wants the air conditioning or not.
What is the magnetic clutch?
This component can cause a hard brake pedal and very difficult braking if it fails, as well as hiding possible fluid leaks if it doesn't.
What is the vacuum booster?
A manufacturer whose name translates to "I roll" in Latin and is credited for creating the first three-point safety seat belt
What is Volvo?
The suspension's control arms are held in place by these rubber or steel space-fillers.
What are bushings?
This thin-bladed tool is used to measure small distances, like between piston ring ends or cylinder head valve lash.
What is a feeler gauge?
These are components that must be fitted in the proper position to guarantee proper airflow past the A/C condenser.
What are air dams?
The brake system component that is responsible for retracting the brake piston when the pedal is released, as well as holding brake fluid inside the caliper where it belongs.
What is the square-cut O-ring?
A manufacturer who adopted the Japanese design concept of "Jinba Ittai," which translates to "horse and rider as one", aiming to create a seamless and intuitive connection through the vehicle and the driver.
What is Mazda?
May cause vehicle vibrations and clicking/clunking noises when turning, if it goes bad.
What are symptoms/signs of a bad CV Axle?
If these small rubber rings fail, the vehicle's engine may start blowing blue smoke at startup after the engine has sat for a while.
What are valve stem seals?
An issue with the vehicle air conditioning, which will cause the A/C compressor to function properly, but will cause low pressure on the high-pressure line and a vacuum on the low-pressure line.
What is a condenser restriction?
Process that must be completed before servicing a modern vehicle with an electronic rear brake, so as not to damage the brake's internal apply ramp.
What is setting service mode?
A manufacturer that started as a textile family business/company in Japan, which is credited with the production of Japan's first self-powered weaving looms for the textile industry. As a result, this company was able to use those profits to start this very well-known and reliable automobile manufacturing company, which is still a family business till this day.
Who is Toyota Motor Corporation?