light vehicle construction and maintenance Flashcards
(40 cards)
What parts are in the Drive Line or Power Line?
The engine, the gearbox and final drive
If an engine is transverse, it is positioned in which way?
When standing in front of the car, the engine would be positioned sideways in the engine bay.
if an engine is longitudinal, it is positioned in what way.
It is in line with the greater length of the vehicle.
what 4 parts make up the transmission?
Clutch, Gearbox, Drive Shaft and Final Drive.
drive shaft is also know as what…?
A prop shaft/propeller shaft
How is Final Drive more commonly known?
The differential
name some non structural parts that make up the outer shell of the vehicle.
Bonnet, Wing, Boot, Tailgate, Doors
what is the Chassis, and some of it purposes?
The chassis is the main structure on which other parts sit and which has to withstand all the forces in a serious accident.
Name some of the main trim components.
Bumper, Headlamps, rear Lights, Windscreen, Dashboard, Parcel shelf, seat belts.
Job number, date, vehicle details can all be found on what daily document used within a workshop?
A job card.
What does VIN stand for?
Vehicle Identification Number
what 3 pieces of information are in a VIN?
Build date, construction location, spare parts number.
name 2 of the 4 locations where the VIN can be found
Under the bonnet, on the bulkhead, the inner wing, stamped into the floor near front seat.
name the 2 different types of service
Time based service and Mileage based service
name 3 main roles in the Tyres
They support the vehicle. Provide a smooth ride. transmit drive and braking forces
when checking the tyre pressure, the tyres must be warm or cold.
The tyres must be cold
What is the legal depth of a light vehicle tyre?
1.6mm
name the 3 main functions of the brakes
slow the vehicle down, stop the vehicle and keep it stationary
Hygroscopic fluids absorb what over time?
They absorb water from the air
Why do brakes become or feel spongy?
air bubbles have formed in the hygroscopic brake fluid
Name two types of pipes in a hydraulic circuit
Metal and flexible
how many clicks does a well adjusted handbrake make?
Between 4 and 6
what is meant by handbrake travel?
The amount the lever can be lifted by the driver
name two things that need to be checked during a service of the braking system
The calipers, the brake cables, brake pads, brake fluid levels, spongy brake pedal, handbrake travel
