The Vanagon Dictionary

Speed-sensitive electrical power-assisted steering system

• steering
• convenience

A locknut that secures the steering system in place

• steering
• locknut
• fastener

Sensor that measures the angle of the steering wheel

• sensor
• steering

Cover plate for the steering column

• vanagon
• t25
• steering

System that adjusts power steering based on vehicle speed

• steering
• power

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

• steering
• assistance

a steering column designed to reduce injury in the event of a collision

• safety
• steering

A system that assists the driver in parking by steering the vehicle into parallel and perpendicular spaces

• parking
• steering
• assistant

Convenience and safety feature of electromechanical power steering

• steering
• safety

A container that holds the power steering fluid

• reservoir
• steering

A hose that returns fluid to the power steering reservoir

• hose
• steering

A component that connects the control arm to the steering knuckle

• suspension
• steering

A metal pipe that carries fluid to the power steering system

• piping
• steering

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

• tie
• rod
• steering

a system that adjusts the vehicle's suspension and steering for optimal performance

• suspension
• damping
• steering

a system allowing steering while braking hard

• braking
• suspension

Dynamic cornering light, a swiveling bi-xenon system that follows steering wheel movements

• lighting
• safety

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

• suspension
• steering

A component that connects the suspension system to the frame of the vehicle

• suspension
• steering

A vehicle layout where the driver and steering gear are positioned in front of the front wheels

• vw
• type2
• layout

(Technischer Überwachungs Verein) An agency of the German Federal Government. sort of a combination of DOT and EPA , as well as being responsible for inspecting cars every few years. They very thoroughly checks the car's safety features (breaks, body rust, steering). Older cars often fail, so they head for Eastern Europe, while Germany is left with only spic-and-span cars. Some people believe there is a collusion with car manufacturers to increase turnover.