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Front wheel bearing
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A bearing that supports the front wheel of the vehicle
- wheel
- bearing
- front
Upper control arm bushings
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Components that require regular inspection to prevent premature wear
- suspension
- bushings
Control arm
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that connects the suspension system to the frame of the vehicle
- suspension
- steering
Wishbone bolts
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bolts used to secure the wishbone to the vehicle's frame
- suspension
- bolts
Double-Wishbone Suspension
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Suspension system with two wishbone-shaped arms for improved wheel guidance
- suspension
- wheel
- guidance
Multi-Link Rear Suspension
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Innovative rear suspension construction for improved stability and comfort
- suspension
- rear
- innovative
Over-steer
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Condition where the vehicle turns more than intended, with the rear end swinging out
- handling
- safety
Sway bar link bushings
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bushings for connecting sway bars to the vehicle chassis
- suspension
- bushings
- vanagon
Rear wishbone bushing
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A rubber or plastic component that reduces friction in the rear wishbone
- suspension
- bushing
Front shock absorber bolts
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bolts that secure the front shock absorber in place
- suspension
- bolt
- fastener
Sport Suspension
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Suspension system with lowered body and coordinated springs, shock absorbers, and anti-roll bars
- suspension
- handling
- comfort
Four Link Front Suspension
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of wheel suspension with four rod-type control arms
- suspension
- wheel
- control
Front shock absorber
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that absorbs shock and stabilizes the vehicle's front suspension
- suspension
- shock
- absorber
McPherson Strut Suspension
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of independent suspension used on the front axle of a car.
- suspension
- axle
Under-steer
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Condition where the vehicle turns less than intended, sliding towards the outside of a turn
- handling
- safety
Brake Linings and Pads
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Components of the brake system that contact the brake rotor
- brake
- linings
- pads
Skid plate
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Protective plate attached to the front axle to protect the undercarriage during off-roading
- off-roading
- vw
Electronic Parking Brake
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A brake system that replaces the traditional handbrake with an electronic switch
- parking
- brake
- electronic
Auto Hold Function
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Function that prevents the vehicle from rolling away accidentally when standing still or setting off
- brake
- safety
Torsion Beam Rear Suspension
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of rear suspension that uses a torsion beam to locate the wheels
- suspension
- rear
Front shock absorber dust cap
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A cap that covers and protects the front shock absorber from dust and debris
- suspension
- dust
- cap
Shock absorber
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A suspension damper that controls spring oscillation after the wheels cross a bump and helps maintain tire contact and road control. Paruzzi’s front oil-filled listing is for Vanagon/T25 except Syncro, and the catalog lists Syncro dampers separately. “Shock absorber” describes a function, not a complete fitment; front/rear position and Syncro configuration matter.
- suspension
- vanagon
- t25
Sway bar link
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A short link connecting the sway bar to the suspension, transferring relative movement so the bar can resist body roll. Paruzzi lists one Vanagon/T25 version through July 1984 and a later version from August 1984 that excludes Syncro; the earlier and later links have different catalog numbers. The name describes the component, not one universal replacement fitment.
- suspension
- vanagon
- t25
Sway bar link lower bushings
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Resilient sleeves fitted at the lower sway-bar-link connection, locating the joint while allowing controlled movement. Paruzzi lists an early lower bushing for Syncro and non-Syncro applications through the 1984 chassis break, and a different later bushing for non-Syncro models. “Lower” identifies a position; it does not mean one part fits every Vanagon or Syncro.
- suspension
- vanagon
- t25