The primary function of a control arm is to provide the connection point between the body of the vehicle and wheel. This allows the wheel to move up and down while the body frame and passengers stay s [..]

An LC circuit can store electrical energy oscillating at its resonant frequency.

The recirculating ball steering mechanism contains a worm gear inside a block with a threaded hole in it; this block has gear teeth cut into the outside to engage the sector shaft (also called a secto [..]

The cooling and dehumidification of a vehicles cabin air. Short for Air Conditioning.

A component used in a fixed-orifice tube system that protects the compressor from excess liquid refrigerant by means of desiccants, or the drying agents that remove moisture from the refrigeration sys [..]

An engine-driven pump in the air conditioning system that increases the pressure of the refrigerant.

A tube-and-fin heat exchanger that is exposed to outside airflow. As refrigerant vapor flows through the tubes, it condenses to liquid and releases heat that the air stream carries away. The condenser [..]

Integrated Computer Output Circuit for the air conditioning system.

A tool used for measuring the air conditioning system's atmospheric pressures.

Located on the discharge side, the high pressure line, contains a port for servicing and checking high side pressures.