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i) Suspension system
–to provide comfort by safeguarding the vehicle occupants against the road shocks.
– To prevent damage to the vehicle components by minimizing the effect of vibration.
–to maintain the vehicle standard height so that it remains stable while in motion.
–maintains road wheels in contact with the road surface at all times. – To support the vehicle weight.
ii) Steering system
–controls the front wheels to the desired direction.
-transmits the road feel to the driver hand.
-it allows the small effort of the driver to turn a large load at road wheels
iii) Braking system
–controls the speed of the vehicle.
- Stop it when and where desired quickly and efficiently without skidding.
–holds the vehicle in any position after it had stopped and the driver is not present.
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