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Handbrake lever
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lever controlling the handbrake in a vehicle
- handbrake
- lever
Brake lever
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lever controlling the brake system in a vehicle
- brake
- lever
Shift lever boot
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Covering for the shift lever in a vehicle
- shift
- lever
- boot
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
Relay lever
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lever that activates a relay switch
- switching
- actuation
Rear shift rod lever
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lever controlling the rear shift rod in a vehicle
- shift
- rod
- lever
gearshift lever
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lever controlling gear selection in a manual transmission
- transmission
- gearshift
Throttle valve lever
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lever that controls throttle valve opening
- throttle
- valve
Kickdown lever
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lever that engages lower gear when accelerator pedal is pressed
- automatic
- transmission
Shift lever bearing
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A bearing that supports the shift lever in the transmission
- transmission
- shift
Shifter extender
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
An accessory fitted between a manual gear lever and its knob to raise or reposition the handgrip. It changes reach and leverage, rather than repairing worn linkage or acting as a short-shift kit. GoWesty’s Bus/Vanagon example uses a threaded extension and locating nut; compatibility depends on actual lever and knob dimensions.
- shifter
- extender
shift rod
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Rod connecting the gearshift lever to the transmission
- transmission
- shift
neutral position
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Position of the gearshift lever when no gear is engaged
- transmission
- gearshift
shift linkage
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a system of rods and levers that connects the gearshift to the transmission
- shift
- linkage
Billet shift knob
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A replacement handgrip for a manual gear lever, machined from metal stock, often aluminium. “Billet” describes the starting material, not a quality grade; the finished knob may include a hollow compartment. On a Bus or Vanagon, the mounting thread or adapter and any marked shift pattern must suit the fitted lever and transmission.
- shift
- knob