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Wheelwells
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Metal surrounding the wheels, visible from the exterior.
- wheels
- exterior
Wheel studs
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Studs used to secure wheels to the vehicle
- wheels
- studs
- hardware
Wheel bolts
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bolts used to secure wheels to the vehicle
- wheels
- bolts
- hardware
Rear wheel arch
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Curved section of the vehicle body surrounding the rear wheel
- vanagon
- t25
- wheel
Front wheel bearing
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A bearing that supports the front wheel of the vehicle
- wheel
- bearing
- front
Front wheel hub
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The central part of a wheel that rotates on the axle
- wheel
- hub
- brakes
Wheel speed sensor
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensor measuring the speed of the wheels, used in various systems such as anti-lock braking and navigation
- sensor
- wheel
Wheel nut conversion tool
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A tool used to convert the wheel nut socket size
- tools
- wheels
Trigger wheel
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A wheel that triggers the ignition system
- ignition
- engine
Wheel bearing hub
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that supports the wheel bearing and hub
- brakes
- suspension
locking differential
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
prevents wheels from spinning freely, directing power to wheel with better grip
- axle
- wheel
- traction
Rear wheel arch repair panel
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Replacement panel for the rear wheel arch area
- vanagon
- t25
- repair
Hubcap
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cover for the center of a wheel
- wheels
- caps
- accessories
differential
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
compensates for difference in wheel speeds on driven axle
- axle
- wheel
Torsen Differential
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Mechanically self-locking center differential for four-wheel drive
- four-wheel
- drive
Dogleg
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The metal area surrounding the front wheel well in a VW Bus.
- bus
- wheel
Wheel cylinders
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cylinders that convert hydraulic pressure into mechanical energy to apply brakes
- brakes
- cylinders
Erco
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Aftermarket aluminum wheel known for its light weight and popularity with drag racers
- wheel
- aluminum
Lug nut
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
bolt used to mount wheel to brake drum or disc brake rotor
- wheel
- brake
Gas Burners
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Wheels made by Mahle for Porsche, resembling gas burning stove grills
- wheels
- porsche
- mahle
Wheel brake cylinder
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cylinder that converts hydraulic pressure into mechanical energy to apply brakes
- brakes
- cylinder
Double-Wishbone Suspension
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Suspension system with two wishbone-shaped arms for improved wheel guidance
- suspension
- wheel
- guidance
Four Link Front Suspension
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of wheel suspension with four rod-type control arms
- suspension
- wheel
- control
White Wall tire inserts
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Tire inserts with a white wall, for 15-inch wheels
- wheels
- tires
- accessories