MECANICA II
The differential is completed by two steering bevel gears which are mounted on the left and right sides of
the bevel pinions. Therefore, each bevel pinion meshes with both steering bevel gears.
As often indicates that two actions happen simultaneously, i.e. both at the same time, e.g. As the piston
moves up, it compresses the fuel.
When or as can sometimes be used with the same meaning when it’s difficult to decide if two actions are
simultaneous or in rapid sequence, e.g. When/As the brake pedal is pressed, the piston pushes the oil
along the brake pipe.
EXERCISE 69 Join each group of sentences into a single sentence. Use when / as and which. Do
not use the words in italics.
Example: 1 As the piston moves up, the exhaust valve opens, which lets the burnt gases escape.
1 The piston moves up. At the same time, the exhaust valve opens. This lets the burnt gases
escape.
2 The spark plug ignites the fuel. Immediately afterwards, there is an explosion. This makes the
piston move down with great force.
3 The camshaft rotates. Simultaneously, the cam pushes the intake valve downwards. This allows
the fuel to enter the cylinder.
4 The piston moves away from the valves. Immediately after this, it creates a vacuum in the
cylinder. This sucks the fuel in.
5 The piston moves up towards the valves. Soon afterwards, it puts the fuel under high pressure.
This helps the gases to expand rapidly after ignition.
6 The cam pushes the exhaust valve down. At the same time, the piston moves up towards it. This
forces the burnt gases out of the engine.
The steering mechanism is used to link the steering wheel to the road wheels.
Today, rack-and-pinion steering is used for most modern cars with independent front suspension.
The rack is placed in a line between one wheel and the other. The pinion is fixed to the end of the
steering column. When the steering column rotates, the pinion rotates too and engages with the
rack. When the wheel is turned, the rack is moved either to the left or to the right. The rack and
pinion is lubricated at the time of manufacture and needs no further maintenance.
At least one universal joint is fixed into the steering column, which allows it to be assembled more
easily. In addition there is a steering shaft coupling. In the event of an accident, the steering shaft
disengages from the coupling to avoid injuring the driver.
The rack acts as the centre section of a three-piece track rod. Each outer end of the track rod turns
the wheel by means of a track rod ball joint. Ball swivel joints are placed at the outer connection
point of the suspension arms.
3 A universal joint is a round joint rotates and engages with the rack.
6 A track rod ball joint sealed allows rotation when the shaft is
is a not in a straight line.
Example: A steering column is a long round shaft that is rotated by the steering wheel.
SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS
A steering column is a long round shaft that is rotated by the steering wheel.
the steering column operates this (4)___________________. When the steering is in a straight –ahead
position (Fig. 1), the (5)___________________ is in the neutral position. (6)___________________ then flows
through the two (7)___________________ to each side of the (8)___________________ in the
(9)___________________.
When the car is turning, the steering column moves the (10)___________________(Fig. 2) and closes one of
the two (11)___________________ in the control valve. (12)___________________ flows out through the
other (13)___________________, passes to one side of the (14)___________________ and pushes it along
the (15 )___________________.
The parking distance warning sensor uses four sensors in the rear bumper to determine the
distance between the vehicle and an obstacle. The (1) shortest distance between vehicle and
obstacle is always indicated.
The warning system is activated by selecting reverse gear. An audible signal will sound. This signal
will sound (2) ________________, at a distance of (3) ________________ 1.2 metres (the area A
in the diagram). The signal will become (4) ________________as the vehicle approaches the
obstacle. The warning signal becomes (5) ________________ when this distance is (6)
________________approximately 30 centimetres (area B in the diagram). The system is
deactivated by shifting out of reverse gear. The system does not function at speeds of (7) )
________________ approximately 15 kph.
DO keep the sensors clean and free from snow and ice.
DON’T spray the sensors with a high pressure water jet from a distance of (8 ) ________________
10 cm.
When you have reached (2)______________________ , briefly press the switch B to SET. You
can then take your foot off the accelerator. You can increase your speed in the normal way by
means of the accelerator. When you lift your foot off the accelerator, the car will continue
driving (3)______________________ that you set before.
If you drive at (4)______________________ 10 kph higher than the set speed for a period of
(5)______________________ 5 minutes, the cruise control switches off. Then you must store a
new speed again.
If you briefly press the lower part of the rocker switch B, you reduce the speed
(6)______________________. If you press and hold it, you reduce the speed gradually. W hen
you release the rocker switch, the new speed is saved.
engineers at Central Motors. It can be found in all new cars manufactured by Central
distance between your car and the vehicle in front. It uses a laser sensor mounted on
Replace air filter element; clean housing Check camshaft drive belt (4-cylinder petrol
engines only)
Replace spark plugs Every 2 years (i.e. for vehicles driven less than
60,000 km in 2 years)
Replace camshaft drive belt and tensioner roller
(diesel engines only)
Replace air filter element; clean housing (for
Check oil level in the final drive for automatic vehicles driven less than 60,000 km in 2 years)
gearboxes
1 A 4- cylinder petrol – engine car is in the grarage for its 120,000 km service. Should the
camshaft drive belt be checked or replaced?
2 A car is two years old and has done 57,000 km. Should it be serviced now? If so, what
work should be carried out?
3 An automatic car has done 120,000 km. What work should be done at this service that is
not done for manual cars?
4 A diesel car has done 120,000. What extra work should be done at this service that is not
done for petrol cars?
5 A manual car with a 4-cylinder petrol engine has done 180,000 km. What parts should be
replaced?
EXERCISE 77 Complete the advice checklist with the expressions in the box. Some alternatives
are possible.
as necessary / at recommended service intervals / before any long journey /every fortnight
1 Tyres: Check the tyre pressures at least fortnightly using a garage air line.
least ____________________.
blade connectors / blown fuse /conductor / current / fuses / higher / lower / overheat /
plastic housing / resistance / signals
Wire: some wires in a car carry very little (1) current ___. They carry (2) _____________from
switches and sensors. Other wires carry a lot of current, for example, to power the starter motor.
Each type of wire has a certain amount of (3) ____________per metre. The longer the wire, the
(4)_________________t he resistance. Automotive wire is made from strands of copper. The finer
the strands, the (5) ________________ the resistance.
Fuses: if too much current goes through a wire, it can (6) _____________and melt. Then the wire
has to be replaced, which is a difficult job. To prevent this from happening, (7) _______________
are included in an electrical circuit. Automotive fuses have two (8)________________ which
complete the circuit. Inside the (9) _____________is the (10) _____________, which carries the
current. The conductor has a lower melting point than the wire of the circuit. If the wire carries too
much current, the heat of the current melts the conductor and “blows” the fuse. A (11) ___________
must be replaced with a good one. Then the electrical circuit will work again.
Las oraciones dadas a continuación son oraciones compuestas. ¿Por qué? Porque están formadas
por una idea principal y una o más ideas secundarias.
EXERCISE 79 Replace the word(s) in italics with the word(s) in brackets. Make any necessary
changes in punctuation and word order. Use your notebook.
Example: 1 The driver left the headlights on, so the car had a flat battery.
1 The car had a flat battery because the driver left the headlights on. (so)
2 The driver tried the starter motor again and again, and as a result the battery became flat. (since)
3 Since the driver didn’t have a spare fuse, he couldn’t replace the blown fuse. (therefore)
4 The wrong fuse was used and therefore the wire in the circuit melted. (since)
5 The mechanic couldn’t repair the car as he didn’t have a wiring diagram for it. (and as a result)
6 The current in the circuit was too high and as a result the fuse blew. (because)
7 The rear windscreen heater was broken, so the driver couldn’t see out of the rear window (as)
1 In a roller bearing, the wheel hub 4 In taper roller bearings, the roller and the
doesn’t touch the axle. Between them is grooves in which they move are both conical.
a set of rollers in a groove that rotate They are capable of supporting considerable
with the hub. As the wheel moves, the loads. A single roller bearing can only support
rollers rotate and circulate around the thrust in one direction, so a second row with
axle. the taper facing the opposite direction i s
provided.
2 Spherical roller bearings rotate in twin 5 If a bush bearing cannot be fitted around a
grooves and can carry greater loads. shaft, then a split bearing must be used. Two
Because the bearing is self-aligning, the halves of a bearing are held together by bolts
shaft in the centre need not be precisely and nuts, or screws.
at 90° to the bearing’s housing.
3 The simplest type of bearing is the plain 6 In a ball bearing, spherical balls are used
bush bearing. A shaft rotates inside a instead of cylindrical rollers. Double-row
sleeve, called a “bush”. When friction bearings of this type can carry heavier loads.
wears away the bush, it can be replaced. Bicycles use ball bearings, not roller bearings.
1 The aim of the design was to produce a tracked earthmover with greater power than earlier
models. The designers considered the needs of users, for example, construction sites,
quarries and landfill sites.
2 The new design has an 8.8 litre six-cylinder engine, with a top speed of 10 kph in the ‘travel’
mode. The alternative ‘work’ mode allows slower speeds. Independent power is provided to
each track, so the driver can control each track separately and turn the machine easily.
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3 The earthmoving bucket has a width of 3.3 m and a capacity of 4.7 m .
4 The powerful engine is located at the rear, and therefore acts as a counterweight. Another
advantage is that the radiator, placed at the rear, is kept clear of earth- moving operations.
The electronic fuel injection system delivers multiple injections of fuel during the engine’s
compression stroke, which improves fuel combustion. The turbocharger, driven by the
exhaust, results in increased power, improved combustion and reduced exhaust emissions.
5 The design uses strong, rigid box-sections, which resist torsional forces. The steel frame
provides flexibility, durability and resistance to high load forces. The multi-purpose bucket
made of high strength, low alloy steel resist dents and damage.
6 The cab is designed for comfort and ease operation. AC and heating are standard features.
The dashboard has two groups of instruments: one with four gauges (fuel l evel, etc) and
another with indicators (low alternator output, etc)
A) Tracked earthmover B) Articulated dump truck
Des ign brief Greater power than earlier More power, carries i ncreased payload (+15%)
models
Us ers Constructions sites, Qua rri es, landfill sites, forestry i ndustry, construction sites
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Key fea tures 2 5.9 l i tre engine; top speed of 50 kph
Ca pa city 3 Ma x pa yl oad: 20 tonnes (12 m 3)
Pa rts a nd Powerful engine at rear 6 forwa rd gears, 3 reverse gears (manual or a utomatic
functi ons opera tion); power- assisted dual braking s ystem; twi n
hydra ulic system for a) s teering and tipping mechanism,
b) bra king a nd s uspension.
Ma teri als 4 Rea r chassis: high tensile s trength s teel, with box-section
rei nforcements.
Properti es 5 Increased ri gidity a nd resistance to l oading forces
Opera tion 6 Reduced noise a nd vi bration; good vi sibility a nd stability; AC
(s ta ndard
2. Track: como sustantivo: oruga, carril, como verbo: rastrear, seguir la pista.
“The driver can control each track separetely and turn the machine easily.”
“The turbocharger, driven by the exhaust, results in increased power, improved combustion and
reduced exhaust emissions.”