Automobile Engineering in ME
The ball joints are used on the tie rod ends, because they

Improve the force transmission speed
Reduce the amount of sliding resistance
Can deal with movement of the suspension both vertically and in other directions
Reduce the amount of noise generated

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Automobile Engineering in ME
The main function of the tread pattern on tyre is that

In wet conditions, the tread grooves expel water that is drawn between the tyre and road surface
The tread pattern protects the tyre's inner carcass from small stones and pieces of glass
The crests between the tread grooves absorb road noise
The tread grooves pass air between the tyre and road surface, thereby preventing tyre from overheating

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Automobile Engineering in ME
The main characteristics of a maintenance free (MF) battery is that

Recharging of a maintenance free battery is neither required nor possible
A maintenance free battery has a relatively short shelf life when compared with standard batteries
Since it is sealed, the water in maintenance free battery is not lost through evaporation thus accordingly it is not necessary to top up the cells with water
A maintenance free battery requires little maintenance during normal use and it is sufficient to add water instead of an electrolyte containing sulphuric acid

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