新编汽车专业英语第3版黄汽驰电子课件Unit6PassageA.pptxVIP

Unit Six　Suspension System and Steering System　;Passage ASuspension System;Springs There are four major types of spring in use today: coil spring, air spring, leaf spring and torsion bar as shown in Fig.6-1a．;Coil springs are the most common type of spring used on almost all cars． This type of spring is made up of a round steel rod which is wound into a shape of coil． Coil springs can compress and expand to absorb the motion of the wheels． Air springs are often found on luxury cars． It is a rubber cylinder filled with compressed air． This type of spring uses the compressed air to absorb the wheel vibrations．;Leaf springs are used today on most trucks and heavy-duty vehicles． This type of spring consists of several layers of metal plates of varying lengths bound together to act as a single unit． Leaf springs can provide good stability and excellent suspension for the tow vehicles． Torsion bars are used on some light trucks and spot utility vechicles (SUV) ． It is a straight bar of spring steel． Torsion bars use the twisting properties of a steel bar to provide spring performance．;Shock absorber The function of shock absorber is to control the movements of spring and suspension, that is, to prevent the springs from bouncing to keep the tires firmly contacting the road surface． A shock absorber is basically an oil pump placed between the frame of the car and the wheels (see Fig.6-2). The faster the suspension moves, the more resistance the shock absorber provides．;Anti-sway bar Anti-sway bar also called stabilizer bar that will help stabilize the car and reduce its side-to-side motion when it is cornering． It is simply a metal rod connected to both of the lower control arms (see Fig.6-3).;Common types of suspension The modern cars use different types of suspension in front and rear axles． The two front wheels are connected by the front axle and the two rear wheels are connected by the rear axle, and they must work together in perfect harmony．;MacPherson