205 Copyright by Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. After studying this chapter, you will be able to: • Identify drive train components having an effect on driveability and performance. • Explain the basic purpose of manual clutches and torque converters. • Describe transmission/transaxle components. • Explain how transmission/transaxle problems can affect driveability. • Explain how final drive ratios can affect performance and fuel economy. • Describe how the air conditioner can affect vehicle operation. • Identify the driveability problems in the braking system. • Describe suspension problems that can affect driveability. • Identify the steering system problems that can affect driveability. • Describe tire problems that can affect driveability. accumulator air conditioning system anti-lock brake system (ABS) automatic transmission/ transaxle braking system clutch fork compressor condenser constant velocity joint disc brakes drive axle drive gear driven gear drive train driveshaft drum brakes evaporator flywheel friction disc friction system heater core hydraulic system impeller input shaft lockup clutch low refrigerant-pressure sensor manual transmission/ transaxle orifice overdrive gear planetary gears powertrain control module (PCM) pressure-plate assembly receiver-drier refrigerant ring and pinion slip yoke stator steering system suspension system throwout bearing torque converter torque converter clutch traction control system (TCS) turbine universal joint wheel alignment Technical Terms Drive Train and Other System Fundamentals Chapter 11