Automobile engineering theory 2 Part A one mark each 1.

Front wheel alignment is adjusted by altering the a) Angle of tie rod b) Length of tie rod c) Distance between the king pin d) Position of drag link 2. As applied to braking system, the term brake fade3 means a) Decrease in friction due to wear b) Fall of efficiency c) Increase in effort d) Discolouration of the lining when it is oil soaked 3. The brake system should be dismantled if the reservoir was topped up with mineral oil instead of the correct brake fluid. This action is necessary because mineral oil a) Is compressible b) Will not pressurise c) Damage the rubber seals d) Boils at boil temperature 4. Compared with a radial ply tyre one advantage of a cross ply tyre a) Longer life b) Lower rolling resistance c) Smoother ride at low speed d) Full width of traed held on the road when vehicle is cornering 5. The purpose of the well in a wheel rim is to a) Lock the tyre on to the rim b) Allow the tyre to be fitted and removed c) Expose the valve of the inner tube d) Prevent the tyre dislodging during severe cornering 6. The provision made to allow a leaf spring vary its length is 7. In error, the final drive assembly was fitted upside down in the rear axle such that the crown wheel is now on the right hand side of the pinion. The effect of this error is 8. The propeller shaft will be tubular instead of solid because 9. Gear box lubrication is achieved by 10. A bearing noise is heard when the engine is running and the vehicle is stationery but the noise ceases when the clutch is disengaged. A possible cause is a defective 11. What causes the main force which opposes the driver when the clutch pedal is depressed 12. Which one of the following is the trouble due to clutch 13. In a vehicle the probable cause for hard steering could be a, low tyre pressure 14. Clutch slippage while clutch is engaged is particularly noticeable 15. In an automobile the probable cause for dragging brakes could be 16. If the road wheels gets locked before the vehicle stops , the vehicle is said to 17. Inner end of the axle shaft is splined to the 18. When the rear wheels are jacked up and gears are in neutral , turning one rear wheels forward in a rear drive vehicle will cause the other wheel to

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The function of a stabilizer in an automobile is to decrease the tendency to The coil spring in wishbone suspension is placed between the In the re circulating ball type steering gear, the balls travel between the ball nut and the On cars having rack and pinion steering, the rack is attached to In hydraulic brake system the extra fluid coming from the line passed to the reservoir through Metering valves are fitted in the brake system of the vehicle having Part B Name three types of chasis constructions What is the function of a thrust bearing in a clutch? What is the clutch free pedal play? What is a transfer box and where it is used? How the length of propeller shaft is automatically varied? What is brake clip? What is unsprung weight? What are helper spring? What do you understand from wheel alignment? Define chamber? What are the factors affecting tyre life? What is aspect ratio of a tyre? How does a tyre wear in case of Over inflation Under inflation