The Vanagon Dictionary

The outer part of a constant velocity joint

• driveshaft
• joint

An upper ball joint is a type of ball joint located at the upper part of the suspension.

• ball
• joint
• upper

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

• driveshaft
• joint

a flexible joint that connects two shafts

• tool
• flexible

Joint for shift rod in Vanagon/T25 models from 8.1982 onwards

• transmission
• vanagon
• t25

A protective covering for the CV-joint

• cv
• joint
• boot

a type of CV joint used in sedans

• cv
• joint

A component that connects the control arm to the steering knuckle

• suspension
• steering

( 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.

Protective covering for the CV joint

• boot
• cv

joints that connect the roof to the bus body

• door
• roof

Sleeve or lining used to reduce friction in a mechanical joint

• bushing

Component that seals the joint between two engine components

• engine
• seal

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.

Component that seals the joint between two engine components to prevent oil leakage

• engine
• seal

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

• washer
• cv

Any Volkswagen Transporter of any model and any year. Specifically those VW Transporters from 1968 to 1979, distinquished by a large one-piece windshield and rounded body contours. all had double-jointed independent rear suspension. also called T2 Transporter .