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Mainshaft
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The primary shaft that transmits power from the engine to the transmission
- transmission
- clutch
Planetary gear set
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of gear set used in automatic transmissions
- transmission
- gearbox
Kickdown lever
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lever that engages lower gear when accelerator pedal is pressed
- automatic
- transmission
neutral position
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Position of the gearshift lever when no gear is engaged
- transmission
- gearshift
Transmission oil
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lubricant used in the transmission to reduce friction and wear
- transmission
- oil
Porsche five-speed
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a five-speed transmission system manufactured by Porsche
- porsche
- gearbox
Gradability
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Ability of a vehicle to climb slopes, measured in degrees or percent.
- drivetrain
- performance
Center Differential
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a component that compensates for different wheel speeds in 4WD systems
- 4wd
- differential
Input shaft
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Shaft that transmits power from the engine to the gearbox
- differential
- syncro
- gearbox
Tensloning pin
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pin used to tension or adjust a component in the transmission
- tensloning
- pin
Rear axle bearing housing
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Housing that contains the rear axle bearing
- housing
- bearing
Alignment specs
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Specifications for proper alignment of a vehicle's wheels and suspension
- suspension
- alignment
Directional stability
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Result of chassis setup, affecting drive concept, suspension, and cornering stability
- stability
- chassis
Shift rod guide
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Guide for shift rod in Vanagon/T25 models
- transmission
- vanagon
- t25
clutch slave cylinder
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cylinder that operates the clutch in a manual transmission
- clutch
- transmission
Area View
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System providing live images from around the vehicle to assist the driver
- camera
- safety
Shift lever boot
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Covering for the shift lever in a vehicle
- shift
- lever
- boot
Forward Collision Warning
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that warns driver of potential front-end collision
- safety
- warning
- collision
Stub axle
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A short axle used in the rear suspension of a vehicle
- axle
- rear
XDS
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
An extension of the electronic differential lock function, responding to loss of traction
- differential
- traction
Hockey stick
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Gear selector rod with a shift finger welded on the end
- gear
- selector
- rod
stump puller
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a low gear ratio, typically used for heavy loads or steep inclines
- gear
- low
Clutch cable wing nut
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Nut with wings for securing the clutch cable
- clutch
- cable
Gearshift lever bearing
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bearing for the gearshift lever in a manual transmission
- gearshift
- lever
- bearing