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Table of Contents
# Topic Page
1.0 Introduction to Automotive 1
1.1 Different Parts of Automotive 3
1.2 Engine 4
1.3 Four Stroke Engine 5
1.4 Two Stroke Engine 6
1.5 Differences in Two and Four Stroke Engine 8
2.0 Tools and their Identification 11
2.1 Types of Tools 12
Practical Activity 1 22
Practical Activity 2 23
3.0 Engine Components 25
3.1 Engine Block 26
3.2 Cylinder 26
3.3 Piston 27
3.4 Connecting Rod 27
3.5 Crankshaft 28
3.6 Flywheel 28
3.7 Valves 29
3.8 Timing Gear and Chain 30
3.9 Spark Plug 30
Practical Activity 3 34
Practical Activity 4 36
4.0 Car Parts 38
4.1 Power Transmission 39
4.2 Suspension System 40
4.3 Shock Absorber 41
4.4 Steering Systems 42
4.5 Wheels 43
4.6 Braking System 44
Practical Activity 5 46
Answer Key 47
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HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
Welcome to the Automotive Technology, Theory and Workbook which has
been specially designed to encourage you to work independently and help you
through your course with ease. You can complete the questions, exercises and
activities directly into the workbook and refer back to your answers when it’s
time to revise!
You will find some text within each chapter that discuss the basic principles;
This will help you to recap and ensure that you have a full understanding of
these.
Here are the features you will notice as you work through the book:
Practical Activity
Practical activities – these activities, at the end of chapters,
will help you to put the theory you have learnt to practice.
a
b
c d
Figure1.4: Parts of Automotive (a) Engine (b) Power Transmission (c) Shock Absorber (d)
Brake (e) Aerodynamic Body
There are two types of Engine which we will concentrate our course on:
1-Four Stroke Engine
2-Two Stroke Engine
Stroke
Stroke is defined as the movement the piston carries out from the Top Dead
Centre to the Bottom Dead Centre.
1- Intake
2- Compression
3- Ignition
4- Exhaust
a b
c d
Figure 1.6: Four Stroke Engine Parts (a) Camshaft (b) Valves (c) Connecting Rod (d)
Connecting Rod (e) Crankshaft
a b
c d
Figure 1.8: Two Stroke Engine Parts (a) Reed Valve (b) Exhaust Port (c) Crankcase (d)
Transfer Port
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2. _________ is shown in picture
a. Crankshaft
b. Piston
c. Connecting Rod
d. Camshaft
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3. Reed Valve is present in _____________
a. Two Stroke Engine
b. Four Stroke Engine
c. All of the above
d. None of the above
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4. _________ is shown in picture
a. Reed Valve
b. Transfer Port
c. Exhaust Port
d. Crankcase
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5. _________ is second stroke in a two stroke engine
a. Intake and Compression
b. Intake and Exhaust
c. Ignition and Compression
d. Ignition and Exhaust
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7. _________ Part of Automotive is shown in picture.
a. Transmission
b. Shock Absorber
c. Disk Brake
d. Engine
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8. _______ has high Mechanical Efficiency
a. Four Stroke Engine
b. Two Stroke Engine
c. None of the above
d. Both have same
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9. The picture shows _________
a. Piston
b. Connecting Rod
c. Crankshaft
d. None of the above
e. Nucleus
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10. We have ports in _________
a. Four Stroke Engine
b. Two Stroke Engine
c. Both have ports
d. None of the above
Automotive Technology
e. Nucleus Page 11
Chapter 2
Tools and their Identification
Today’s technician must be familiar with a large number of tools. Proper tool
selection and use will improve both the quality and speed of any repair
operation. Many repair jobs are extremely difficult to perform without the
right tools. Good technicians own a wide selection of quality tools.
Some people prefer one certain band of tools while others prefer more than
one brand. You will find that technicians agree on several important features
that are found in quality tools.
Tool Material
Tool Construction
1-Hammers
Technicians frequently use ball peen, brass tipped and plastic tipped hammers.
The ball peen hammer is used for general striking work and is available in
several different weights. Brass and Plastic tipped hammers are used when
there is danger of steel ball peen marring the work surface. Some plastic
tipped hammers have their heads filled with lead shot. This prevents hammer
from rebounding when striking a hard object.
Figure 2.2: Types of Hammers (a) Ball Peen (b) Sledge Hammer (c) Brass
Hammer (d) Plastic Hammer
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2-Chisels
Several types and sizes of chisels are important for cutting bolts or rivets. The
flat cold chisel is used for general cutting. Special chisels such as cape and half
round chisels are used when their shapes fit a definite need.
3-Impact Wrench
A power impact wrench is a must for fast work. Most impact wrenches are air
operated, though electric impart tools are available. Parts can be replaced and
removed in a fraction of the times required with hand wrenches.
Screw Drivers of various lengths and types are required. Screw Drivers cover
the various types of jobs ordinarily encountered by the Automotive Technician.
The various types of screw head shapes used in most vehicles are shown in
Figure 2.5
5-Wrenches
All automotive technicians must have a wide variety of both standard and
metric wrenches at their disposal. A few of the wide variety of wrenches
will be discussed here.
The box-end wrench is an excellent tool since it grips the nut or bolt head on
all sides. This reduces the chance of slippage which would reduce the resultant
damage to the fastener and possibly the hand.
Open End Wrenches are handy, but they are not as dependable as box-end
wrenches. They grasp the nut or bolt head on only two of its flats and are
subject to slipping under a heavy pull. There are tight places, however, where
they must be used.
The combination wrench has a box-end head on one end and an open end on
the other. Both ends are both the same size. The combination wrench is a very
convenient tool since the box end can be used for both breaking loose and
final tightening. The open end is for faster removal or installation.
The adjustable wrench is handy in that it can be adjusted for size. However it
tends to slip, so it is a poor wrench to use when other tools are available for a
given job. When an adjustable wrench is used, adjust the laws firmly. Also,
make certain the wrench is placed so the pull on the handle is towards the
bottom side.
Sockets and Ratchets are very convenient and in instances faster than normal
wrenches. Both sockets are ratchets are available in a variety of sizes and
types.
6.1 Sockets
Most sockets are available with 6-point, 12-point and a variety of other
openings and driver shapes. The driver size refers to the size of the square hole
into which the socket handle fits. The larger the drive, the heavier and bulkier
the socket.
Various handles are available for sockets. The speed handle is used for fast
operation because it can be turned quickly. Extension bars of different lengths
allow the technician to lengthen the socket setup to reach difficult areas. The
sliding T-handle varies the handle length.
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2. _________ hammer is shown in the figure
a. Ball Peen
b. Sledge
c. Brass
d. Plastic
E
3. _________ hammers are filled with lead shot
a. Ball Peen
b. Sledge
c. Brass
d. Plastic
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4. _________ is used for cutting bolts or rivets
a. Hammer
The b.fundamental
Chisel property of a diode is its tendency to conduct
electric current in only one direction
c. Ratchet
Mostd.diodes are made
Adjustable with semiconductor materials such as silicon,
Wrenches
germanium, or selenium
E
5. _________ is used to reduce slippage
a. Box End Wrench
Figure 2.3:
b. Combination Diode and Diode Circuit Symbol
Wrench
c. Adjustable Wrench
d. Open End Wrench
E
7. _________ is available with 6 point and 12 point driver shapes
a. Ratchet
b. Socket
c. Torque Wrench
d. None of the above
E
8. _________ is shown in the picture
a. Ratchet
b. Socket
c. Torque Wrench
d. None of the above
E
9. _________ is more versatile in use
a. Ratchet
b. Socket
c. Adjustable Wrench
d. Torque Wrench
E
10. _________ is shown in the figure
a. Ratchet
b. Socket
c. Adjustable Wrench
d. Torque Wrench
A D
B
E
C
F
A____________ D____________
B____________ E_____________
C____________ F_____________
Procedure:
1. Remove the tappet cover from the cylinder head by using Socket Handle
2. Loose the bolts in the Rocker Arm by first using Socket Handle and then Ratchet
3. Remove from number one cylinder to the last cylinder in the correct sequence
4. For reassembling put the Rocker Arm in the same sequence as used for removing
5. Rest the bolt in a cross manner
6. Tighten the bolt with Torque Wrench
Practical Activity 2
1. Turn the engine clockwise and align the mark on the timing gear from camshaft
towards crankshaft
2. Remove the Rocker Arm assembly as done in the previous practical
3. The cylinder number one piston be positioned at the Top Dead Centre (TDC) after
compression stroke and can be checked manually by checking the position of the
valves.
4. After alignment loose the tension belt between the camshaft and crankshaft so that
the timing belt can be moved.
5. Remove timing belt form the camshaft timing gear.
6. Remove camshaft by first using Socket Handle and then Ratchet
7. Place camshaft and fix the timing gear
8. Align mark from camshaft to crankshaft
9. Fix timing belt
10. Tight tension belt as required for timing belt
11. Fix Rocker Arm Assembly
12. Tight the bolts in the correct sequence
1- Engine Block
2- Cylinder
3- Piston
4- Connecting Rod
5- Crankshaft
6- Camshaft
7- Spark Plug
8- Rocker Arm
9- Valves
10- Timing Gear
11- Chain
12- Flywheel
13- Cylinder Head
14- Gas Kits
15- Piston Ring
16- Sleeves
3.2 Cylinder:
Cylinder is the central working part of an engine and is the space in which
piston travels. Cylinder maybe sleeved or be sleeveless. Multiple cylinders are
commonly arranged side by side in a bank. Cylinders are bores in which fuel is
burn and a lot of heat energy converted to mechanical energy.
Piston Rings are used to provide a good seal between the cylinder wall and
piston. The efficiency and economy of the engine primarily depends on the
working of piston. It must operate in the cylinder with minimum friction and
should be able to withstand a high explosive force in the cylinder and also the
very high temperature ranging from 2000°C to 2800°C during operation
3.6 Flywheel:
A flywheel is a rotating mechanical device that is used to store rotational
energy. Flywheel delivers energy at rates beyond the ability of a continuous
energy source. This is achieved by collecting energy in the flywheel over time
and then releasing the energy quickly
at rates that exceed the abilities of the
energy source.
Each cylinder engine ordinarily has two valves. However, modern engines
often use four valves per cylinder (two intake and two exhaust). Valves
function is to allow at exactly the right time intake and exhaust of air and fuel
from the cylinder. Hence the timing of opening and closing of valves is an
essential part of the working of an engine.
The valve is usually a flat disk of metal with a long rod known as the valve stem
attached to one side. The stem is used to push down on the valve and open it,
with a spring generally used it to return it to the closed position.
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2. _________ connects piston with crankshaft
a. Valves
b. Timing Gear and Chain
c. Connecting Rod
d. Camshaft
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3. _________ is the name of the third piston ring
a. Compression Ring
b. Top Ring
c. Second Ring
d. Oil Ring
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4. _________ is controlled by rocker arm
a. Connecting Rod
b. Crankshaft
c. Piston
d. Camshaft
E
5. Picture shows ___________
a. Rocker Arm
b. Piston
c. Connecting Rod
d. Spark Plug
E
7. Picture shows ___________
a. Crankshaft
b. Camshaft
c. Spark Plug
d. Valves
E
8. Four Cylinder Engine has _______ spark plugs
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four
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9. Valve movement is controlled by __________
a. Rocker Arm
b. Springs
c. Camshaft
d. None of the above
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10. _________ is shown in picture
a. Crankshaft
b. Camshaft
c. Spark Plug
d. Engine Block
1. Remove the tappet cover from the cylinder head by using Socket Handle
2. Loose the bolts in the Rocker Arm by first using Socket Handle and then Ratchet
3. Remove from number one cylinder to the last cylinder in the correct sequence
4. For reassembling put the Rocker Arm in the same sequence as used for removing
5. Rest the bolt in a cross manner
6. Tighten the bolt with Torque Wrench
1. Remove the tappet cover from the cylinder head by using Socket Handle
2. Loose the bolts in the Rocker Arm by first using Socket Handle and then Ratchet
3. Remove from number one cylinder to the last cylinder in the correct sequence
4. For reassembling put the Rocker Arm in the same sequence as used for removing
5. Rest the bolt in a cross manner
6. Tighten the bolt with Torque Wrench
There are many basic car parts which you must have a basic understanding of
both in terms of its types and applications. To cover all the car parts involved is
very difficult and cumbersome so we will limit ourselves to the basic parts of
which understanding is an absolute must.
1- Power Transmission
2- Suspension System
3- Steering Systems
4- Wheels and Tires
5- Braking Systems
Power Transmission is the transmission of power from engine to the tire. This
transmission process has several parts in between in order to control the
transmission. This power transmission is an integral part of the automobile and
the performance of an automobile depends largely on the effectiveness of the
transmission system.
1- Clutch
2- Gear
3- Drive Shaft
4- Differential
5- Axles
The types and importance of these parts involved will be explained in detail in
the upcoming course in next trimester termed as “Mechanical Power
Transmission”.
If the vehicle’s axles were bolted directly to its frame or body every rough spot
in the road would transmit a force throughout the vehicle. Riding would be
uncomfortable and handling at freeway would be impossible. The fact that
modern vehicles ride and handles well is a direct result of a suspension system.
The purpose of any suspension system is to allow the body of vehicle to travel
forward with the minimum amount of up and down movement. The
suspension should also allow the vehicle to turn without excessive body roll or
tire skidding.
The steering system is designed to allow the driver to move the front wheels to
the right or left with a minimum of effort and without excessive movement of
the steering wheel. Although the driver can move the wheels easily, road
shocks are not transmitted to the driver. This absence of road shock transfer is
referred to as the non-reversible feature of steering systems.
1- Rubber Tire
2- Rim
A drum brake is a brake that uses friction caused by a set of shoes or pads that
press outward against a rotating cylinder shaped part called a drum brake. The
term brake usually means a brake in which shoes press on the internal surface
of the drum.
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2. The P in tire shows _________
a. Tire Type
b. Tire Width
c. Aspect Ratio
d. Diameter
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3. _________ is purpose of clutch
a. Make Power
b. Move Power
c. Control Power
d. None of the above
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4. Wheel rim size is determined by ________
a. Rim Width
b. Rim Diameter
c. Flange Height
d. All of the above
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5. _________ is shown in picture
a. Suspension System
b. Shock Absorber
c. Braking System
d. None of the above
Mark the following parts in the workshop with a trainer for evaluation
Chapter 1: Chapter 4:
1. c 1. d
2. d 2. a
3. b 3. c
4. d 4. d
5. d 5. a
6. b
7. c
8. b Questions:
9. a A- Ball Peen Hammer
10. b B- Socket Wrench
C- Ratchet
D- Open End Wrench
Chapter 2: E- Impact Wrench
F- Plastic Hammer
1. a
2. d
3. d
4. b
5. a
6. b
7. b
8. b
9. a
10. d
Chapter 3:
1. b
2. c
3. d
4. d
5. d
6. c
7. d
8. d
9. c
10. d