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Chassis
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Floor pan and superstructure of a VW automobile
- chassis
- vw
A-2 chassis
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A chassis type used in newer Golf and Jetta models
- chassis
- golf
- jetta
Chassis number
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A unique identifier for a vehicle, also known as the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- identification
- nomenclature
DCC
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Adaptive chassis control, a system that adjusts suspension and damping
- suspension
- chassis
Roller
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Slang term for a chassis that can be towed
- slang
- chassis
Directional stability
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Result of chassis setup, affecting drive concept, suspension, and cornering stability
- stability
- chassis
Adaptive chassis control (DCC)
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a system that adjusts the vehicle's suspension and steering for optimal performance
- suspension
- damping
- steering
ground cable
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
cable connecting battery to vehicle chassis
- battery
- electrical
MQB
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Modular Transverse Matrix allowing variances in vehicle chassis
- modular
- transverse
- matrix
Napolean Hat
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sheet metal part forming the hump where the forward bulkhead rests
- chassis
- body
Sway bar link bushings
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bushings for connecting sway bars to the vehicle chassis
- suspension
- bushings
- vanagon
Shift rod bushing
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
In this glossary entry, “shift rod bushing” refers to the rear guide bushing listed for Vanagon/T25. Paruzzi gives different VIN breakpoints for Syncro and non-Syncro applications around April 1987, so the generic name does not establish fitment. Confirm the chassis/VIN and linkage position before treating a catalog match as compatible.
- transmission
- 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