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drive plate
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
component connecting engine to transmission
- drive
- plate
Drive axle
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Axle that transmits power to the wheels
- axle
- drivetrain
Standard transmission final drive
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The final drive component of a standard transmission
- transmission
- maintenance
Automatic transmission final drive
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The final drive component of an automatic transmission
- transmission
- maintenance
Final drive flange seal
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sealing component for final drive flange in automatic transmissions
- seal
- transmission
Final Drive
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The last gear ratio in a vehicle's drivetrain, between the transmission and wheels
- gear
- transmission
Torsen Differential
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Mechanically self-locking center differential for four-wheel drive
- four-wheel
- drive
Distributor drive shaft
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Shaft that drives the distributor in the engine
- engine
- mechanical
Hybrid Drive
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System combining two drive principles, such as TSI unit and electric motor
- engine
- fuel
- hybrid
Distributor drive gear
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Gear that drives the distributor in an engine, synchronizing it with the crankshaft
- engine
- distributor
differential
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
compensates for difference in wheel speeds on driven axle
- axle
- wheel
AWD
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
All-wheel drive, a system where one or more wheels can provide power to the ground at any given time
- vw
- drivetrain
- awd
Valve Drive
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System responsible for operating engine valves
- engine
- cylinder
- valve
Backdrive shaft
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Shaft that drives the differential in a vehicle
- differential
- syncro
- gearbox
Decoupler
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
In a Syncro drivetrain, a driveshaft decoupler disconnects the prop shaft so the front axle is no longer driven through it; it is not the front differential lock. A Gerry discussion on 16 May 2004 compares the original non-viscous-coupling layout, which used a driveshaft decoupler, with viscous-coupling Syncros while debating front-lock behavior. The thread is historical community discussion, not a retrofit procedure; identify the drivetrain configuration before interpreting parts or controls.
- vw
- syncro
- drivetrain
Off Road Mode
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Low-range gear setting for off-road driving
- offroad
- drivetrain
Hill Descent Assist
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Function allowing safe, controlled driving down slopes
- drivetrain
- safety
- control
Differential lock
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that locks the differential to provide maximum traction
- drivetrain
- component
CV joint outerside
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The outer part of a constant velocity joint
- driveshaft
- joint
Lockers
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device within a differential that couples both wheels for additional traction
- vw
- drivetrain
- traction
high temperature grease
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a type of lubricant designed to withstand high temperatures
- vanagon
- drivetrain
Hill Start Assist
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Function governing starting torque to prevent rolling backwards
- drivetrain
- safety
- control
cross-axle lock
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A mechanism that locks the axles together for improved traction
- drivetrain
- traction
Vacuum switch
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that controls the flow of vacuum to the differential lock
- drivetrain
- component