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Gearbox housing
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The outer casing of the gearbox
- gearbox
- mountings
gearshift lever
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lever controlling gear selection in a manual transmission
- transmission
- gearshift
Mountain Gears
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Special low gear ratios for driving in mountainous terrain
- gear
- mountain
five-speed gearbox
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a transmission system with five forward gears
- gearbox
- transmission
Top Gear
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The highest gear ratio available in a vehicle's transmission
- gear
- transmission
Planetary gear set
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of gear set used in automatic transmissions
- transmission
- gearbox
Gearshift lever bearing
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bearing for the gearshift lever in a manual transmission
- gearshift
- lever
- bearing
Gearshift lever housing
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Housing for the gearshift lever in a manual transmission
- gearshift
- lever
- housing
3-speed automatic gearbox
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of automatic transmission with three forward gear ratios
- gearbox
- transmission
Reverse gear idler shaft
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A shaft that idles the reverse gear
- reverse
- gear
- idler
- shaft
Gearbox and differential mounting rubbers
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Rubber components that mount the gearbox and differential to the frame
- gearbox
- differential
- mounting
Gearbox gasket kit
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A set of gaskets for sealing the gearbox
- gasket
- kit
neutral position
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Position of the gearshift lever when no gear is engaged
- transmission
- gearshift
Reduction Boxes
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Additional gear boxes used on swing-axle VW Buses to reduce transmission gearing
- gearbox
- swing-axle
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
heavy-duty running gear
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a running gear system designed for heavy loads and off-road use
- suspension
- off-road
DSG
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Direct Shift Gearbox, a type of automatic transmission
- transmission
- gearbox
Tiptronic
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of transmission that allows manual gear changes
- transmission
- gearbox
Input shaft
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Shaft that transmits power from the engine to the gearbox
- differential
- syncro
- gearbox
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
running gear
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
the components of a vehicle that maintain contact with the road surface
- suspension
- steering
wiper gear and motor assembly
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a component that powers the windshield wipers
- wiper
- motor
Final Drive
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The last gear ratio in a vehicle's drivetrain, between the transmission and wheels
- gear
- transmission