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  1. Steering and Suspension

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    The steering wheel is connected to the steering system, which includes components such as the steering column, rack and pinion, tie rods, and ball joints. The suspension system consists of parts like springs, shock absorbers, struts, and control arms.

    A vehicle’s steering system is a vital part of a vehicle’s ability to move. The main functions of the steering system is to provide vehicle turning per will of the driver, directional stability, it converts the rotary movement of the steering wheel into an angular turn of front wheels, and absorbs road shock from being transmitted to a driver’s hands.

    The primary function of your cars suspension and steering systems is to allow the wheels to move independently of the car, while keeping it “suspended” and stable. Any play or uncontrolled motion in these systems results in a deterioration of handling and accelerated tire wear. Vehicle alignment is closely tied to the condition of the suspension and steering systems.

  2. Engine Components

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    The engine block is the backbone of the car’s engine, and is often made out of aluminium or iron. It houses almost all the engine’s core components, such as the pistons, the crankshaft and connecting rods, and is divided into three fixed sections: cylinder head, block and crankcase.

    The car engine, at its core, is a complex assembly of components like pistons, valves, fuel injectors, and spark plugs, that work together to convert fuel into power that makes your car move.

    Engines are the power generation stations that vehicles need for propulsion. Whether you’re a novice DIYer or an experienced auto enthusiast, understanding the fundamental components of an engine is crucial.

  3. Drive Train

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    A car’s drivetrain connects the engine to the wheels enabling the vehicle to move. As the engine runs, the drivetrain helps send power through the transmission to the drive wheels.

    A drivetrain (also frequently spelled as drive train or sometimes drive-train) or transmission system, is the group of components that deliver mechanical power from the prime mover to the driven components. In automotive engineering, the drivetrain is the components of a motor vehicle that deliver power to the drive wheels. This excludes the engine or motor that generates the power. In marine applications, the drive shaft will drive a propeller, thruster, or waterjet rather than a drive axle, while the actual engine might be similar to an automotive engine. Other machinery, equipment and vehicles may also use a drivetrain to deliver power from the engines to the driven components.

  4. Electrical Components

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    Every vehicle has an electrical system that consists of three very important components: the battery, the starter, and the alternator. All these systems work together in a cyclical way, so an electrical problem that starts in any one of these components will affect the other parts of the system.

    The electrical system comprises a storage battery, generator, starting (cranking) motor, lighting system, ignition system, and various accessories and controls. Originally, the electrical system of the automobile was limited to the ignition equipment.

  5. Body Parts

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    The car body comprises a number of parts whose primary task is to ensure the highest level of safety for the driver, passengers and other road users. These include shock-absorbing components and radiator grilles. In order to manufacture these components, the foamed polypropylene (EPP) Moulding method is often used.

    A major component part of a motor vehicle is any one of the following: Front clip assembly including fender, hood, and bumper. Rear clip assembly including quarter panels and floor panel assembly, and roof assembly including a soft top. Engine and transmission.

  6. Braking and Discs

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    They consist of brake pads, brake discs (rotors), brake calipers and pistons. Disc brakes work when the brake pedal is pressed, hydraulic pressure forces the brake pads to squeeze against the rotating brake discs. This creates friction and slows down the vehicle.

    The brake rotor (disc) which rotates with the wheel, is clamped by brake pads (friction material) fitted to the caliper from both sides with pressure from the pistons (pressure mechanism) and decelerates the disc rotation, thereby slowing down and stopping the vehicle.

    A disc brake is a type of brake that uses the calipers to squeeze pairs of pads against a disc or a rotor to create friction. There are two basic types of brake pad friction mechanisms: abrasive friction and adherent friction.

  7. AC parts

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    The main components of a car AC system include the compressor, condenser, dryer, metering device and evaporator, each with its own role in the cooling process. Common failures in car AC systems include leaks, which can damage the compressor, and reduced airflow through the condenser due to road debris and dirt.

  8. Chassis

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    The car chassis is technically the “skeleton” of the car. This skeleton is what your car’s body is built on, and it bears the weight of the body and car parts. A car chassis is made of steel and includes parts such as tires, car engine, the axle system, car’s transmission, steering system, the brakes, and suspension.

    The chassis is essentially the framework that provides structural support for the vehicle, and it serves as the foundation for mounting all other components, including the engine, transmission, suspension, wheels, and body.