The Vanagon Dictionary

Mechanism for selecting gear or mode in a vehicle

• mechanism
• selector

a housing that contains the shift shaft

• shift
• housing

type of rear axle nut and reduction box design

• axle
• reduction

Component that guides the outer clutch cable

• clutch
• cable

Mechanically self-locking center differential for four-wheel drive

• four-wheel
• drive

Low-range gear setting for off-road driving

• offroad
• drivetrain

A set of gaskets for sealing the gearbox

• gasket
• kit

Function allowing safe, controlled driving down slopes

• drivetrain
• safety
• control

Function that allows vehicle to coast and save fuel

• fuel
• efficiency
• coasting

A device that locks the differential to provide maximum traction

• drivetrain
• component

The outer part of a constant velocity joint

• driveshaft
• joint

a component that compensates for different wheel speeds in 4WD systems

• 4wd
• differential

Shaft that transmits power from the engine to the gearbox

• differential
• syncro
• gearbox

A device within a differential that couples both wheels for additional traction

• vw
• drivetrain
• traction

a type of lubricant designed to withstand high temperatures

• vanagon
• drivetrain

Function governing starting torque to prevent rolling backwards

• drivetrain
• safety
• control

Housing that contains the rear axle bearing

• housing
• bearing

Specifications for proper alignment of a vehicle's wheels and suspension

• suspension
• alignment

Covering for the shift lever in a vehicle

• shift
• lever
• boot

A short axle used in the rear suspension of a vehicle

• axle
• rear

An extension of the electronic differential lock function, responding to loss of traction

• differential
• traction

Gear selector rod with a shift finger welded on the end

• gear
• selector
• rod

a low gear ratio, typically used for heavy loads or steep inclines

• gear
• low

Nut with wings for securing the clutch cable

• clutch
• cable