Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:
1. Introduction --
2. Automotive design and chassis --
3. Drive line, final drive and differential --
4. Front axle --
5. Automotive steering system --
6. Rims and tyres in automotive.

"Chassis is one of the most important parts of a vehicle that needs to be examined. It is a sturdy metal frame that is capable of carrying a whole load of a car in a static or dynamic condition. In manufacturing industries, it is labeled as the backbone of the vehicle and describes the frame rod as members, making some part to be mounted on it. Parts like engine, transmission system, brakes, axles, tires, etc. Chassis are designed to offer appropriate strength, strong enough to bear loads. An automotive Chassis plays important role in the suspension system as handling becomes much easier when one drives a quality one. The suspension system takes charge when driving on a bad road, causing stress on the entire chassis of a vehicle and causes the same stress on the suspension when accelerated. This is to say, chassis bear up forces and make a fast drive. The added engine to the chassis also adds serious weight to a vehicle chassis but the good news is there is enough strength to carry it. Manufactures generally use the term "rolling" to refer to the trucks or buses they transport to the vehicle bodybuilder. It is where they build the body on them. this book acts as an introduction to the engineering design of the automobile's fundamental mechanical systems. This comprehensive book offers a valuable information resource for students, teachers, technicians, and engineering designers of automotive engineering." -- Provided by publisher