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Tie-Rod End Inspection
Play in the tie-rod ball joints of a vehicle’s steering system can detract from steering responsiveness and cause the steering wheel to vibrate unpleasantly. Check the ball joints for play…
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Suspension System Inspection
Inspection of Damper Operation In the procedure described in this module, the technician bounces the vehicle and observes the manner in which the vehicle’s up/down oscillation diminishes. It is not…
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Suspension Information
Suspension Function and Components The suspension is located between the vehicle’s wheels and body. It works in conjunction with the wheels to absorb vibration and impact forces from the road…
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Electronic 4-wheel Steering
Electronic 4-wheel Steering Introduction By steering a vehicle’s rear wheels as well as its front wheels, a four-wheel steering system, either mechanical or electrical, offers improved handling stability and other…
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4-wheel Drive System
4-wheel Drive System Overview A four-wheel drive (4WD) system distributes engine torque to all four wheels of a vehicle. Since it can meet increased demands on traction, it is advantageous…
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Forward Collision Warning System
Forward Collision Warning System Introduction Welcome to article, Forward Collision Warning System. The Forward Collision System is a camera-based system that detects potential collisions with vehicles in the path of…
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VTEC System
VTEC System Introduction Today’s auto industry faces the ever important challenge of producing engines that minimize both fuel consumption and pollution while also providing higher levels of power output. Honda’s…
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Car Body Overview
Car Body Introduction Currently, most Honda vehicle bodies are the unit construction. Before this technology became popular, frame constructions were widely used. On frame construction, major components such as the…
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Refrigerant Recovery & Recycling
Refrigerant Recovery & Recycling Overview Before performing any work on the components of the air conditioner, it is imperative that the corresponding system be discharged of refrigerant. And when this…
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LKAS & LDW System Operation
Lane Keeping Assist System & Lane Departure Warning Introduction The Lane Keeping Assist System, or LKAS, is designed to assist drivers with steering in order to keep the vehicle in…