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Counter-Steering Assistance
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that assists the driver with counter-steering in critical driving situations
- steering
- assistance
Reduction box
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A reduction box is a component that reduces the speed of the output shaft.
- transmission
- drivetrain
CV joint heavy duty
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A heavy-duty constant velocity joint designed for high-stress applications
- driveshaft
- joint
Engine Drag Torque Control
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Prevents driven wheels from locking on slippery surfaces under engine braking
- msr
- traction
- stability
Differential bearing ring seal
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A differential bearing ring seal is a component that seals the differential bearing.
- transmission
- drivetrain
LHD
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Left-hand drive vehicle configuration
- vehicle
- configuration
DSG
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Direct Shift Gearbox, a type of automatic transmission
- transmission
- gearbox
Porsche transaxle
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a transaxle used in Porsche vehicles
- porsche
- transaxle
Boot
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A protective covering for the CV-joint
- cv
- joint
- boot
CV boot
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Protective covering for the CV joint
- boot
- cv
ATF level
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The level of automatic transmission fluid
- transmission
- maintenance
Automatic Transmission
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of transmission that shifts automatically
- transmission
- automatic
Gearbox housing
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The outer casing of the gearbox
- gearbox
- mountings
Clutch Disc
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component of manual transmission system
- clutch
- disc
- manual
- transmission
Transmission cooler
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that cools the transmission fluid
- transmission
- atf
Manual Transmission
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of transmission that requires manual shifting
- transmission
- manual
Distributor shaft
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A shaft that drives the distributor
- ignition
- engine
On-Board Computer
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Vehicle computer system providing driver information
- computer
- electronics
Tiptronic
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of transmission that allows manual gear changes
- transmission
- gearbox
Transmission mounts
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Components that support and secure the transmission
- transmission
- mounts
EDL
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System helping to start on split-friction road surfaces
- traction
- stability
bevel differential
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
type of differential that compensates for speed differences
- axle
- wheel
manual transmission controls
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Components that control the manual transmission
- transmission
- manual
shift rod
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Rod connecting the gearshift lever to the transmission
- transmission
- shift