Tire Maintenance 1260
Measuring Tire and Wheel Runout 1261
Wheel Balance 1262
Mounting and Dismounting Tires 1265
Tire Puncture Repair 1266
Wheel Bearing Service 1268
Duff’s Garage 1273
Tire, Wheel, and Bearing Diagnosis 1277
Chapter 67 1280
Suspension System Fundamentals
Functions of a Suspension System 1280
Basic Suspension System 1280
Independent and Nonindependent Suspension
Systems 1281
Understeer and Oversteer 1281
Suspension System Springs 1282
Suspension System Construction 1284
Long-Short Arm Suspension 1289
Torsion Bar Suspension 1289
MacPherson Strut Suspension 1289
Pickup Truck Suspension Systems 1289
Rear Suspension Systems 1289
Suspension Leveling Systems 1291
Electronic Suspension System 1295
Active Suspension System 1297
Highway History 1298
Chapter 68 1302
Suspension System Diagnosis and Repair
Suspension System Diagnosis 1302
Shock Absorber Service 1302
Suspension Spring Service 1304
Ball Joint Service 1308
Suspension Bushing Service 1310
MacPherson Strut Service 1312
Wheel Alignment is Needed 1315
Computerized Suspension Diagnosis 1316
Duff’s Garage 1319
Suspension System Diagnosis 1323
Chapter 69 1324
Steering System Fundamentals
Functions of a Steering System 1324
Basic Steering Systems 1324
Steering Column Assembly 1325
Steering Gear Principles 1327
Steering Linkage (Worm-type Gearbox) 1329
Manual Rack-and-Pinion Steering 1330
Integral-Piston Power Steering System
(Linkage Type) 1336
External Cylinder Power Steering (Linkage Type) 1337
Power Rack-and-Pinion Steering 1338
Electronic Steering Assist 1341
Four-Wheel Steering Systems 1342
Industry Trend 1344
Chapter 70 1347
Steering System Diagnosis and Repair
Steering System Problem Diagnosis 1347
Steering System Maintenance 1349
Steering Column Service 1350
Manual Steering Gearbox Service (Recirculating-Ball
Type) 1351
Steering Linkage Service 1353
Manual Rack-and-Pinion Service 1355
Power Steering System Service 1356
Duff’s Garage 1360
Manual and Power Steering Systems Diagnosis 1366
Chapter 71 1369
Brake System Fundamentals
Basic Brake System 1369
Braking Ratio 1371
Brake System Hydraulics 1371
Brake System Components 1372
Parking Brakes 1388
Focus on Hybrids 1389
Chapter 72 1394
Brake System Diagnosis and Repair
Brake System Problem Diagnosis 1394
Brake System Inspection 1396
Vacuum Booster Service 1398
Hydraulic Booster Service 1399
Master Cylinder Service 1399
Brake System Bleeding 1401
Brake Line and Hose Service 1403
Disc Brake Service 1403
Brake Disc (Rotor) Service 1405
Drum Brake Service 1410
Parking Brake Adjustment 1416
Duff’s Garage 1417
Brake System Diagnosis 1421
Chapter 73 1422
Anti-Lock Brakes, Traction Control, and
Stability Control
Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS) 1422
Traction and Stability Control Systems 1430
ABS Service 1433
Traction and Stability Control System Service 1439
Final System Check 1441
Duff’s Garage 1441
Anti-Lock Brake and Traction Control System
Diagnosis 1444
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