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running gear
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
the components of a vehicle that maintain contact with the road surface
- suspension
- steering
Individual door opening
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a feature allowing only the driver door to be unlocked
- convenience
- security
Limited-slip differential
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of differential that limits the slip between the wheels
- differential
- syncro
Double tapered roller bearing
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of bearing with two tapered rollers
- roller
- bearing
Hazard Warning Lights
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lights that flash to warn other drivers of a potential hazard
- lighting
- safety
Throw-out bearing
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bearing that releases the clutch pressure plate from the engine
- transmission
- clutch
4 speed manual transmission
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of transmission with 4 manual gears
- transmission
- manual
Gearshift lever housing
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Housing for the gearshift lever in a manual transmission
- gearshift
- lever
- housing
Shift lever bearing
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A bearing that supports the shift lever in the transmission
- transmission
- shift
3-speed automatic gearbox
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of automatic transmission with three forward gear ratios
- gearbox
- transmission
Shift rod seals
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Seals preventing leakage around the shift rod in a vehicle
- shift
- rod
- seals
Reverse gear idler shaft
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A shaft that idles the reverse gear
- reverse
- gear
- idler
- shaft
Clutch Release Bearing
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that helps to release the clutch from the engine.
- clutch
- bearing
locking differential
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
prevents wheels from spinning freely, directing power to wheel with better grip
- axle
- wheel
- traction
shift linkage
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a system of rods and levers that connects the gearshift to the transmission
- shift
- linkage
Torque Converter Slip
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The loss of energy in a torque converter due to slippage
- torque
- converter
Rear axle castle nuts
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of nut used to secure the rear axle
- nut
- axle
Ramp Angle
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Maximum angle at which the vehicle can drive over a ramp without underbody touching
- vehicle
- capability
Rear shift rod lever
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lever controlling the rear shift rod in a vehicle
- shift
- rod
- lever
Main Shaft Splines
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The grooved parts of the main shaft that connect to other components.
- shaft
- splines
Pinion bearing tension nut
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A nut that adjusts the tension on the pinion bearing
- bearings
- tension
concave washers
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a type of washer with a concave shape, used to adjust the CV joint
- washer
- cv
Reduction Boxes
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Additional gear boxes used on swing-axle VW Buses to reduce transmission gearing
- gearbox
- swing-axle
Clutch disc hub
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The central part of the clutch disc that connects to the mainshaft
- clutch
- transmission