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AUTOMOTIVE SUSPENSION EXPLAINED 
CAR671 Video Series
This series includes 4 video programs (CAR672-CAR675) or 2 CD-ROM programs.

1 FRAMES, WHEELS AND TIRES
CAR672 Video
Describes full unitized body and stub/unitized frames. Introduces bias-ply, bias belted, and radial tire construction. Describes tire sizing and rating. Explains wheel dimensioning, including wheel diameter, rim diameter and rim width. 19 minutes.

2 SUSPENSION SYSTEMS
CAR673 Video
Explains the role of spring in the suspension system. Describes dependent/independent suspension and shock absorbers. Features live rear axle. Explains the role of MacPherson struts. 16 minutes.

3 STEERING SYSTEMS
CAR674 Video
Describes understeer, oversteer and neutral steering. Explains the use of mechanical advantage by steering systems. Introduces steering ratio and function of power assisted steering. Details the operation of rack and pinion steering. 16 minutes.

4 STEERING ANGLES
CAR675 Video
Explains center line and vertical reference line. Introduces steering angles, including caster, camber, toe-in, steering axis inclination, and toe-out on turns. Describes common alignment problems. Explains positive/negative scrub radius. 15 minutes.

CAR677 CYLINDER HEAD SERVICE
Video
Shows how to grind valves, grind seats, check guide wear, check head warpage, and the other tasks done by a typical automotive garage. Machine shop operations are briefly covered so that students will know when the skills of a machine shop are needed. 29 minutes.

CAR679 
SHORT BLOCK SERVICE
Video
This program highlights the reassembly of the crankshaft, main bearings, rodes, pistons, piston rings and other parts in the cylinder block. Part measurements commonly made during assembly are also presented. 35 minutes.

CAR681 
STEERING SYSTEMS
Video
The various components of old link systems are summarized before detailing modern rack and pinion systems. Various suspension system designs are included. The live action video of component cutaways with matching computer graphics makes learning fun. 29 minutes.

CAR683 
WHEEL ALIGNMENT THEORY AND ADJUSTMENT
Video
Three-dimensional computer animation makes difficult to explain wheel alignment principles easy to visualize. Live action footage of actual components, tire wear patterns, and other beneficial information is included. General techniques for adjusting wheel alignment are described to supplement theory and prepare students to utilize a specific type of alignment machine. 27 minutes.

CAR685 
WHEEL BEARING SERVICE: CONVENTIONAL
Video
This video shows the proper way to disassemble, inspect, clean and reassemble typical wheel bearings found on rear-wheel drive cars. Non-driving bearings and solid rear axle bearings are shown for several makes of cars. Safety is stressed throughout the program. Some computer animation is used for simple explanations. 36 minutes.

CAR687 
WHEEL BEARING SERVICE: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Video
This video demonstrates how to service typical front-wheel bearings on several makes of cars, along with the methods to remove, inspect and replace the more complex and difficult to service front-wheel drive bearings using approved techniques. Safety is stressed throughout the program. Some animation is used, and simple pressing procedures are shown. 27 minutes.

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