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Handbrake bearing pin
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A pin that supports the handbrake bearing
- handbrake
- bearing
- pin
Tensloning pin
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pin used to tension or adjust a component in the transmission
- tensloning
- pin
Piston pin
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pin that connects the piston to the connecting rod
- engine
- piston
Pinhole
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A tiny imperfection in paint, resembling a small hole made by a pin.
- paint
- imperfection
Wrist pin
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A pin that connects a piston to a connecting rod
- engine
- piston
Side door hinge pin
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pins that connect side doors to the vehicle body
- doors
- hinges
Check strap release pin
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pin that releases the check strap on cargo doors
- doors
- cargo
Pinion bearing tension nut
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A nut that adjusts the tension on the pinion bearing
- bearings
- tension
Link Pin
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
smaller portion of front suspension arms
- suspension
- front
Dowel
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pin or rod used to align or locate parts
- engine
- dowel
Circlip
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of retaining ring used to secure the piston pin
- engine
- piston
Piston circlip
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A circular clip that holds a piston pin in place
- engine
- piston