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Nutcracker
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A tool used to remove nuts without damaging the studs
- tool
- nutcracker
- exhaust
Handbrake cable nuts
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Nuts securing the handbrake cable in a vehicle
- handbrake
- cable
- nuts
Rear axle castle nuts
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of nut used to secure the rear axle
- nut
- axle
Cap Nut
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of nut used to secure the cylinder head to the engine block
- cap
- nut
Large Nut
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
type of rear axle nut and reduction box design
- axle
- reduction
Clutch cable wing nut
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Nut with wings for securing the clutch cable
- clutch
- cable
Cylinder head nut
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A nut that holds the cylinder head in place
- engine
- cylinder
engine/transmission bolt/nut
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
fastener securing engine to transmission
- engine
- transmission
- bolt
- nut
Pinion bearing tension nut
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A nut that adjusts the tension on the pinion bearing
- bearings
- tension
Wheel nut conversion tool
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A tool used to convert the wheel nut socket size
- tools
- wheels
Self-locking hex nuts
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of nut that locks itself in place to prevent loosening
- fasteners
- hardware
Small Nut
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Term referring to the smaller rear axle nut and reduction box design used in pre-1964 VW Buses
- bus
- vw
Wiper shaft nuts
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Fasteners that secure the wiper shaft
- vanagon
- t25
- wipers
Lug nut
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
bolt used to mount wheel to brake drum or disc brake rotor
- wheel
- brake
Locknut
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A locknut is a type of nut used to secure a bolt or screw in place.
- nut
- locknut
- fastener
Wrench
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A tool used to turn bolts or nuts
- tools
- maintenance
Socket
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A hollow, cylindrical tool used to turn a bolt or nut
- tools
- maintenance
Lock-tight sealer
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of sealant used to secure head cap nuts
- seal
- head
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