The Vanagon Dictionary

English · source definition

( Constant Velocity Joint ) One of the small circular devices at an end of an axle on a bus . Buses , Vanagons , and EuroVans have four of these, while the Syncro Vanagons have a total of eight. These are necessary to allow the axle to move up and down while still turning to propel the car. the joints need to be keep greased to function properly. when they are worn, they make a knocking-noise that strikes fear into the hearts of bus owners everywhere. Microbuses do not have CV joints, but use a 'swing-axle' and reduction gear box instead.

English · machine-assisted draft

A protective covering for the CV-joint

• cv
• joint
• boot

English · machine-assisted draft

a type of CV joint used in sedans

• cv
• joint

English · machine-assisted draft

The outer part of a constant velocity joint

• driveshaft
• joint

English · machine-assisted draft

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

• driveshaft
• joint

English · machine-assisted draft

Protective covering for the CV joint

• boot
• cv

English · machine-assisted draft

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

• washer
• cv

English · source definition

Independent Rear Suspension. A form of rear suspension that allows the rear wheels to move vertically up and down, independently of each other, to compensate for bumps and road surfaces. uses a double-jointed rear axle, with cv-joints at each end.