| Questions | 5 |
| Topics | Connecting Rod, Control Arms, Fuel Injector, Water Pump, Wheel Hub |
A connecting rod employs a wrist pin to link each piston to the engine's crankshaft.
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 fuel injector sprays fuel into the air stream that's being fed into the cylinder head via the intake valve. The timing and amount of fuel are regulated by the powertrain control module (PCM) which is the main computer that controls engine and transmission functions.
The water pump is driven by a belt connected to the crankshaft and ensures that coolant moves through the engine and radiator.
The wheel hub is the mounting point for the wheel and tire assembly. The wheel hub can rotate while being held stable by the steering knuckle which applies the motion of the control arms to the wheels.