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Steering&Suspension Assignments

The document outlines assignments for the Automotive Engineering Division at Harare Polytechnic, focusing on steering and suspension systems. It includes both theoretical and practical components, requiring detailed descriptions, comparisons, and demonstrations related to various steering and suspension systems. Students are tasked with identifying components, performing repairs, and understanding the operation of electronic and heavy suspension systems.

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Steering&Suspension Assignments

The document outlines assignments for the Automotive Engineering Division at Harare Polytechnic, focusing on steering and suspension systems. It includes both theoretical and practical components, requiring detailed descriptions, comparisons, and demonstrations related to various steering and suspension systems. Students are tasked with identifying components, performing repairs, and understanding the operation of electronic and heavy suspension systems.

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HARARE POLYTECHNIC

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING DIVISION

COURSE: ND 635/23/CO/M0

MODULE: STEERING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS 635/23/M04

ASSIGNMENT 1 THEORY
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS FULLY

1. Describe the detailed layout, construction, operation and application of the following:
a) Power assisted steering system (10)
b) Power steering system (8)
c) Clutch steering system (12)
2. State the requirements, advantages and disadvantages of the 3 systems in question 1.
(10)
3. Describe the construction and operation of Electronically operated/assisted steering
systems (10)
HARARE POLYTECHNIC
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING DIVISION

COURSE: ND 635/23/CO/M0

MODULE: STEERING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS 635/23/M04

ASSIGNMENT 1 PRACTICAL
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS FULLY

1. Identify steering components and potential wear components (10)


2. Describe the procedure of steering system bleeding (4)
3. Identify potential wear points for clutch steering systems, and perform repairs (10)
4. With reference to professional workshop standards:

a) Demonstrate the ability to strip, inspect and assemble various types of power assisted
steering systems (10)

b) Demonstrate the ability to strip, inspect and assemble various pumps used on power
steering (10)

c) Diagnose electronic steering systems using a diagnostic machine (6)

d) Replace and repair steering electronic circuits and components (10)


HARARE POLYTECHNIC
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING DIVISION

COURSE: ND 635/23/CO/M0

MODULE: STEERING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS 635/23/M04

ASSIGNMENT 2 THEORY
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS FULLY

1. Describe the detailed layout, construction and operation of the heavy suspension systems
(10)

2. Explain with the aid of diagrams the operation of a tandem axle suspension with an
equaliser beam (10)

3. Explain the operation of air springs fitted on air ride suspension systems (10)

4. State types of bogie arrangements and compare their advantages and disadvantages (10)

a) Sketch types of bogie arrangements (10)

5. Illustrate the operation of the hydrostatic suspension. (10)

a) Draw a hydrostatic unit (10)

6. Illustrate using diagrams types of axle interconnections (10)

7. Illustrate the operation of rubber suspension on bogie arrangements (10)


8. Describe construction and operation of electronic suspension systems. (10)
HARARE POLYTECHNIC
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING DIVISION

COURSE: ND 635/23/CO/M0

MODULE: STEERING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS 635/23/M04

ASSIGNMENT 2 PRACTICAL
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS FULLY

1. Demonstrate the ability to strip, inspect and assemble rear and front suspension on heavy
duty machines (10)

2. Check axle alignment on tandem axle (8)

3. Inspect and check nitrogen and hydrogen cylinders for proper functioning (6)

4. Demonstrate the ability to inspect and dismantle air suspension systems including air
spring replacement. (12)

5. Demonstrate the ability to dismantle and assemble bogie suspension systems (10)

6. Diagnose electrical control systems (6)

7. Repair circuits, control units, actuators and other components (8)

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