Automobile Chassis and Body Control
- Introduction (2 hours)
- General introduction of chassis and body system
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Automobile Chassis and Body Control
- Introduction (2 hours)
- General introduction of chassis and body system
- Vehicle body and it’s type
- Body Loads and Material
- Types of chassis layouts
- Types of frames
- Power train (20 hours)
- Clutch system
- Purpose, functions and operation
- Types
- Common problems
- Gear box
- Purpose, functions and operation
- Manual (sliding mesh, constant mesh, synchro mesh) gear box
- Epicyclic gear box
- Fluid coupling and torque converter
- Automatic gear box
- Over drive
- Common problems
- Transfer case
- Purpose, functions and operation
- Drive: high and low speed
- Common problems
- Universal joint and propeller shaft
- Purpose and functions
- Types of propeller shaft
- Common problems
- Final drive
- Purpose, functions and operation
- Main parts
- Differential
- Back-lash setting
- Common problems
- Axle
- Purpose, functions and operation
- Types
- Common problems
- Brake System (15 hours)
- Purpose and functions
- Braking distance and stopping distance
- Types: Mechanical, hydraulic, servo, air assisted hydraulic, pneumatic, exhaust brake and anti-lock braking system (ABS)
- Disc, drum brakes and their components
- Common problems
- Steering system (10 hours)
- Purpose and functions
- Types: Manual and powered steering
- Steering gear box and types
- Power steering: Hydraulic, electric
- Steering geometry
- Common problems
- Suspension system (5 hours)
- Purpose, functions
- Main parts
- Types
- Common problems
- Wheel and tires (8 hours)
- Purpose and functions
- Wheels, wheel dimension and its types
- Types of tire and its specifications
- Factors affecting tire life, tire pressure
- Tire rotation, tire changing
- Wheel alignment, wheel balancing
Practical
- Clutch & Gear Box
Types, main parts, dismantling, identification and assembling of components of clutch, gear box, transfer case, checking condition of clutch plate, pressure plate, release bearing gear teeth, synchronizer ring.
- Propeller shaft, final drive, differential & axle shaft
Main parts, types, dismantling, identification and assembling of main parts of differential, checking of propeller shaft, universal joint, final drive, back lash setting & axle shaft.
- Brakes
Types, main parts, identification of parts, assembling of components, checking the condition of master cylinder, servo brake, brake drum, disc, wheel cylinder, pipe lines, pneumatic mechanism, anti lock brake mechanism
- Steering system
Types, main parts, steering gear box, dismantle identification and assemble power steering mechanism, dismantling and identification of parts.
- Suspension system
Types, main parts, dismantling, identification of parts, assemble, checking the condition
- Wheel & tyre
Main parts, dismantle, identification, assembling, wheel alignments, wheel balancing.
References:
- Automobile Engineering: Dr. Kripal Singh Automobile Vol. 1, 2
- Automotive Mechanics: William H Crouse, Donald L Anglin
Evaluation Scheme:
There will be question covering with chapter of the syllabus. The evaluation scheme will be as indicated in the table below.
Chapter |
Topics |
Marks |
1 & 4 |
All |
16 |
2 |
2.1, 2.2 & 2.3 |
16 |
2 |
2.4, 2.5 & 2.6 |
16 |
3 |
All |
16 |
5 & 6 |
All |
16 |
Total |
80 |
*Note: There may be minor deviation in marks deviations
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- Body Loads and Material
- Types of chassis layouts
- Types of frames
- Power train (20 hours)
- Clutch system
- Purpose, functions and operation
- Types
- Common problems
- Gear box
- Purpose, functions and operation
- Manual (sliding mesh, constant mesh, synchro mesh) gear box
- Epicyclic gear box
- Fluid coupling and torque converter
- Automatic gear box
- Over drive
- Common problems
- Transfer case
- Purpose, functions and operation
- Drive: high and low speed
- Common problems
- Universal joint and propeller shaft
- Purpose and functions
- Types of propeller shaft
- Common problems
- Final drive
- Purpose, functions and operation
- Main parts
- Differential
- Back-lash setting
- Common problems
- Axle
- Purpose, functions and operation
- Types
- Common problems
- Brake System (15 hours)
- Purpose and functions
- Braking distance and stopping distance
- Types: Mechanical, hydraulic, servo, air assisted hydraulic, pneumatic, exhaust brake and anti-lock braking system (ABS)
- Disc, drum brakes and their components
- Common problems
- Steering system (10 hours)
- Purpose and functions
- Types: Manual and powered steering
- Steering gear box and types
- Power steering: Hydraulic, electric
- Steering geometry
- Common problems
- Suspension system (5 hours)
- Purpose, functions
- Main parts
- Types
- Common problems
- Wheel and tires (8 hours)
- Purpose and functions
- Wheels, wheel dimension and its types
- Types of tire and its specifications
- Factors affecting tire life, tire pressure
- Tire rotation, tire changing
- Wheel alignment, wheel balancing
Practical
- Clutch & Gear Box
Types, main parts, dismantling, identification and assembling of components of clutch, gear box, transfer case, checking condition of clutch plate, pressure plate, release bearing gear teeth, synchronizer ring.
- Propeller shaft, final drive, differential & axle shaft
Main parts, types, dismantling, identification and assembling of main parts of differential, checking of propeller shaft, universal joint, final drive, back lash setting & axle shaft.
- Brakes
Types, main parts, identification of parts, assembling of components, checking the condition of master cylinder, servo brake, brake drum, disc, wheel cylinder, pipe lines, pneumatic mechanism, anti lock brake mechanism
- Steering system
Types, main parts, steering gear box, dismantle identification and assemble power steering mechanism, dismantling and identification of parts.
- Suspension system
Types, main parts, dismantling, identification of parts, assemble, checking the condition
- Wheel & tyre
Main parts, dismantle, identification, assembling, wheel alignments, wheel balancing.
References:
- Automobile Engineering: Dr. Kripal Singh Automobile Vol. 1, 2
- Automotive Mechanics: William H Crouse, Donald L Anglin
Evaluation Scheme:
There will be question covering with chapter of the syllabus. The evaluation scheme will be as indicated in the table below.
Chapter |
Topics |
Marks |
1 & 4 |
All |
16 |
2 |
2.1, 2.2 & 2.3 |
16 |
2 |
2.4, 2.5 & 2.6 |
16 |
3 |
All |
16 |
5 & 6 |
All |
16 |
Total |
80 |
*Note: There may be minor deviation in marks deviations
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