The Vanagon Dictionary

the components of a vehicle that maintain contact with the road surface

• suspension
• steering

A mechanism that locks the axles together for improved traction

• drivetrain
• traction

Type of differential that limits the slip between the wheels

• differential
• syncro

A type of bearing with two tapered rollers

• roller
• bearing

A device that controls the flow of vacuum to the differential lock

• drivetrain
• component

Seals preventing leakage around the shift rod in a vehicle

• shift
• rod
• seals

A shaft that idles the reverse gear

• reverse
• gear
• idler
• shaft

A component that helps to release the clutch from the engine.

• clutch
• bearing

prevents wheels from spinning freely, directing power to wheel with better grip

• axle
• wheel
• traction

High-quality shift knob made from a solid piece of material

• shift
• knob

The loss of energy in a torque converter due to slippage

• torque
• converter

Type of nut used to secure the rear axle

• nut
• axle

Lever controlling the rear shift rod in a vehicle

• shift
• rod
• lever

System that assists the driver with counter-steering in critical driving situations

• steering
• assistance

The grooved parts of the main shaft that connect to other components.

• shaft
• splines

A nut that adjusts the tension on the pinion bearing

• bearings
• tension

a type of washer with a concave shape, used to adjust the CV joint

• washer
• cv

The front axle is a crucial component of a vehicle's suspension system.

• axle
• front
• suspension

A heavy-duty constant velocity joint designed for high-stress applications

• driveshaft
• joint

A tie rod is a rod that connects the steering gear to the wheels.

• tie
• rod
• steering

The distance between the wheelwell and the center of the wheel, used to determine proper alignment

• suspension
• alignment

A cap that secures the bearing ring in the differential

• differential
• bearings

Prevents driven wheels from locking on slippery surfaces under engine braking

• msr
• traction
• stability

A system that directs power to the wheel with better grip, reducing tire wear

• differential
• traction