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Clutch cable boot
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Protective covering for the clutch cable
- clutch
- cable
sedan units
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a type of CV joint used in sedans
- cv
- joint
Bushing
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sleeve or lining used to reduce friction in a mechanical joint
- bushing
Supercharger
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Mechanically driven compressor that increases engine charge pressure
- engine
- performance
- boosting
Wiper shaft
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Rotating rod that drives the wiper arm
- vanagon
- t25
- wipers
Crankshaft pulley
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A pulley that drives the serpentine belt
- engine
- pulley
pump pulley
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a pulley that drives the water pump
- cooling
- engine
gearshift lever
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lever controlling gear selection in a manual transmission
- transmission
- gearshift
Multi-Function Display
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Compact information unit displaying important vehicle information
- display
- information
- driver
Mountain Gears
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Special low gear ratios for driving in mountainous terrain
- gear
- mountain
Selector mechanism
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Mechanism for selecting gear or mode in a vehicle
- mechanism
- selector
Bellhousing
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a housing that covers the bell-shaped area of a transmission
- transmission
- engine
shift shaft housing
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a housing that contains the shift shaft
- shift
- housing
Torque converter
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that multiplies the torque of the engine
- transmission
- torque
five-speed gearbox
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a transmission system with five forward gears
- gearbox
- transmission
Lane Departure Warning
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that alerts drivers to potential lane departure
- safety
- driving
Large Nut
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
type of rear axle nut and reduction box design
- axle
- reduction
Clutch cable guide
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that guides the outer clutch cable
- clutch
- cable
Split-case
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Non-synchromesh transmission with straight-cut first gear
- transmission
- split-case
V-belt
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of belt that drives engine accessories
- engine
- accessories
reverse lock-out
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Mechanism that prevents accidental engagement of reverse gear
- transmission
- reverse
Gearbox gasket kit
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A set of gaskets for sealing the gearbox
- gasket
- kit
Top Gear
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The highest gear ratio available in a vehicle's transmission
- gear
- transmission
Freewheel Function
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Function that allows vehicle to coast and save fuel
- fuel
- efficiency
- coasting