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Course Contents:, Unit 1: Introduction, Vehicle Specifications, Classifications, Chassis layout, Frame, Main components of automobile, and articulated vehicles; Engine-cylinder arrangements, Power requirements, Tractive efforts and, vehicle performance curves.

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Unit 2: Steering and Suspension Systems, Steering system; Principle of steering, Centre point steering, Steering linkages, Steering, geometry and wheel alignment, power steering., Suspension system: its need and types, Independent suspension, coil and leaf springs, Suspension, systems for multi-axle vehicles, troubleshooting and remedies., , Unit 3: Transmission System, Clutch: its need and types, Gearboxes: Types of gear transmission, Shift mechanisms, Over, running clutch, Fluid coupling and torque converters, Transmission universal joint, Propeller, shaft, Front and rear axles types, Stub axles, Differential and its types, Four wheel drive., , Unit 4: Brakes, Wheels and Tyres, Brake: its need and types: Mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic brakes, Disc and drum type:, their relative merits, Brake adjustments and defects, Power brakes, Wheels and Tyres: their, types; Tyre construction and specification; Tyre wear and causes; Wheel balancing., , Unit 5: Electrical Systems, Construction, operation and maintenance of lead acid batteries, Battery charging system,, Principle and operation of cutout and regulators, Starter motor, Bendix drive, Solenoid drive,, Magneto-coil and solid stage ignition systems, Ignition timing., , Unit 6: Vehicle Testing and Maintenance, Need of vehicle testing, Vehicle tests standards, Different vehicle tests, Maintenance:, trouble shooting and service procedure, over hauling, Engine tune up, Tools and equipment for, repair and overhauling, Pollution due to vehicle emissions, Emission control system and, regulations., , Texts:, 1. Kripal Singh, “Automobile Engineering”, Vol. I and II, Standard Publishers., 2. G. B. S. Narang, “Automobile Engineering”, Dhanpat Rai and Sons., , References:, 1. Joseph Heitner, “Automotive Mechanics”, East-West Press., 2. W. H. Crouse, “Automobile Mechanics”, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co.