| Questions | 5 |
| Topics | Control Arms, Exhaust Manifolds, Master Cylinder, Steering Linkage, Water Pump |
Control arms (upper and lower) connect a vehicle's suspension to the frame. The connection to the wheels is through ball joints which allow the control arms to turn and move up and down simultaneously. The frame connection uses bushings.
The cast iron exhaust manifolds collect engine exhaust gas from multiple cylinder exhaust valves and deliver it to the exhaust pipe. Exhaust manifolds can be generic or specially tuned (header pipes) to the engine. Header pipes deliver higher performance but are more expensive and less durable.
The master (brake) cylinder converts pressure on the brake pedal to hydraulic pressure in the brake lines.
The steering linkage is a system of pivots and connecting parts between the steering gear and the control arms. The steering linkage transfers the motion of the steering gear output shaft to the steering arms that turn the wheels.
The water pump is driven by a belt connected to the crankshaft and ensures that coolant moves through the engine and radiator.