CV Joints are used to transfer the torque to the drive wheels, while accommodating the up-and-down movement of the suspension and steering action. The abbreviation CV means Constant Velocity. CV joint [..]

One of the main components of the front suspension, the control arm connects the front wheel to the vehicle's chassis. In many cars, a ball joint is built into the control arm as one piece. In th [..]

A condenser is a part of the vehicle air conditioning system. It's a large rectangular heat exchanger installed in front of the vehicle, right in front of the radiator. It's often gets damag [..]

A condenser is a part of the vehicle air conditioning system. It's a large rectangular heat exchanger installed in front of the vehicle, right in front of the radiator. It's often gets damag [..]

An alternator supplies the electric power for the vehicle's electric systems and charges the battery when the engine is running. An alternator is attached to the engine and driven by a drive belt [..]

The blower motor is the 12-volt electric fan that provides the air flow in the vehicle Heating and Air Conditioning System. Most cars have one blower motor installed under the dash. SUVs and minivans [..]

Part the vehicle emission control system, the catalytic converter is installed in the exhaust, right after the exhaust manifold. Inside the catalytic converter, there is a honeycomb-like ceramic block [..]

A charcoal canister is a part of the vehicle's Evaporative System. The Evaporative System (EVAP) prevents the fuel vapors from the fuel tank from escaping into the atmosphere. The EVAP system dra [..]

Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP) is the primary sensor of the electronic fuel injection and ignition systems. It determines the position of the engine crankshaft and measures the engine rotation speed [..]

A drive belt runs the accessories installed on the engine, such as a water pump, alternator, power steering pump and air conditioner compressor. Most cars have a single drive belt, while others may ha [..]