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Reverse gear idler shaft
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A shaft that idles the reverse gear
- reverse
- gear
- idler
- shaft
Main Shaft Splines
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The grooved parts of the main shaft that connect to other components.
- shaft
- splines
Distributor shaft
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A shaft that drives the distributor
- ignition
- engine
Wiper shaft nuts
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Fasteners that secure the wiper shaft
- vanagon
- t25
- wipers
Backdrive shaft
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Shaft that drives the differential in a vehicle
- differential
- syncro
- gearbox
shift shaft housing
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a housing that contains the shift shaft
- shift
- housing
Wiper shaft grommets
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Rubber seals for the wiper shaft
- beetle
- vanagon
- t25
- wipers
Wiper shaft caps
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Plastic or metal covers for the wiper shaft
- vanagon
- t25
- wipers
Input shaft
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Shaft that transmits power from the engine to the gearbox
- differential
- syncro
- gearbox
Distributor drive shaft
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Shaft that drives the distributor in the engine
- engine
- mechanical
Wiper shaft
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Rotating rod that drives the wiper arm
- vanagon
- t25
- wipers
Rocker shaft
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that operates the valves in an internal combustion engine
- engine
- valvetrain
universal joint
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a flexible joint that connects two shafts
- tool
- flexible
Crankshaft
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Main shaft that converts reciprocating motion into rotary motion
- engine
- crankcase
Camshaft
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Shaft that operates the valves in an internal combustion engine
- engine
- camshaft
Mainshaft
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The primary shaft that transmits power from the engine to the transmission
- transmission
- clutch
Reduction box
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A reduction box is a component that reduces the speed of the output shaft.
- transmission
- drivetrain
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