Center-mounted brake light at the top of the rear window for improved rear visibility.

• Also known as:
• THIRD BRAKE LIGHT
• HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT
• CHMSL
• CENTER STOP LAMP

Pressurizes refrigerant to circulate through the A/C system and remove heat from the cabin.

• Also known as:
• AC COMPRESSOR
• AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR
• REFRIGERANT PUMP
• FREON COMPRESSOR

Heat exchanger in front of the radiator that releases refrigerant heat to the outside air.

• Also known as:
• AC CONDENSER
• AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER
• CONDENSER COIL

Removes moisture and filters contaminants from refrigerant to protect the A/C compressor.

• Also known as:
• RECEIVER DRIER
• AC DRYER
• DESICCANT ACCUMULATOR
• DRYER FILTER

Heat exchanger inside the dash that absorbs heat from cabin air to cool the interior.

• Also known as:
• AC EVAPORATOR
• EVAPORATOR CORE
• COOLING COIL
• COLD CORE

Double hose assembly connecting A/C components for both suction and discharge lines.

• Also known as:
• DUAL A/C HOSE
• AC HOSE SET
• DOUBLE A/C LINE
• MANIFOLD HOSE

Single hose carrying refrigerant between individual A/C system components.

• Also known as:
• SINGLE A/C HOSE
• AC LINE
• A/C PRESSURE LINE
• REFRIGERANT HOSE

Stores excess refrigerant and removes moisture from the A/C system to protect compressor life.

• Also known as:
• AC ACCUMULATOR
• RECEIVER DRIER
• DESICCANT DRYER
• AC DRYER ACCUMULATOR

Self-contained A/C evaporator unit mounted beneath the dashboard for aftermarket cooling.

• Also known as:
• UNDER-DASH A/C UNIT
• HANG-ON AC
• UNDERDASH EVAPORATOR
• AUXILIARY AC UNIT

Sensor detecting individual wheel rotation speed for the ABS and traction control systems.

• Also known as:
• WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
• ABS TONE RING SENSOR
• HALL SENSOR
• WSS

Cable connecting the accelerator pedal to the throttle body or carburetor.

• Also known as:
• GAS CABLE
• THROTTLE CABLE
• ACCELERATOR LINKAGE
• GO CABLE

Air-inflated bag replacing or supplementing traditional springs for adjustable ride height.

• Also known as:
• AIR RIDE SUSPENSION
• AIR BAG KIT
• AIR SPRING
• AIRBAG SUSPENSION

Plastic housing containing the engine air filter element.

• Also known as:
• PLASTIC AIR CLEANER BOX
• PLASTIC AIR BOX
• INTAKE HOUSING PLASTIC

Flexible hose or tube connecting the air filter housing to the throttle body or carb.

• Also known as:
• INTAKE HOSE
• SNORKEL HOSE
• AIR INTAKE TUBE
• MAF BOOT

Housing that holds the air filter and connects to the engine intake system.

• Also known as:
• AIR BOX
• AIR FILTER BOX
• AIR INTAKE HOUSING
• AIR CLEANER BOX

Cover for the air cleaner housing that seals in the air filter element.

• Also known as:
• AIR BOX COVER
• AIR FILTER COVER
• AIR CLEANER COVER
• INTAKE LID

Removes airborne dust and particles from intake air before it enters the engine.

• Also known as:
• AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
• INTAKE FILTER
• ENGINE AIR FILTER

Aftermarket high-flow air filter offering improved airflow compared to the stock element.

• Also known as:
• PERFORMANCE AIR FILTER
• HIGH-FLOW AIR FILTER
• COLD AIR FILTER

Measures the volume and density of air entering the engine for accurate fuel delivery calculation.

• Also known as:
• MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR
• MAF SENSOR
• AIR MASS METER
• AFM

Sensor in the intake tract measuring the mass of air entering the engine for fuel calculation.

• Also known as:
• MAF SENSOR
• MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR
• AIR MASS SENSOR
• VANE METER SENSOR

Air compressor or pump for inflating air shocks or adjustable air spring suspension.

• Also known as:
• AIR SUSPENSION PUMP
• AIR RIDE PUMP
• AIR SPRING PUMP
• COMPRESSOR PUMP

Generates electrical power to charge the battery and power vehicle electronics while the engine runs.

• Also known as:
• GENERATOR
• CHARGING UNIT
• ALT
• AC GENERATOR

Cover plate on the rear of the differential housing that is removed to access and drain gear oil.

• Also known as:
• DIFFERENTIAL COVER
• AXLE COVER PLATE
• DIFF COVER
• GEAR COVER

Electronic device amplifying audio signals from the head unit to power vehicle speakers.

• Also known as:
• CAR AMPLIFIER
• AUDIO AMP
• POWER AMP
• MULTI-CHANNEL AMP

The extending rod or mast portion of a radio antenna.

• Also known as:
• WHIP ANTENNA
• ANTENNA STICK
• ANTENNA EXTENSION
• AERIAL MAST

Fixed or manually extendable radio reception antenna.

• Also known as:
• MANUAL ANTENNA
• FIXED ANTENNA
• WHIP ANTENNA
• MAST ANTENNA

Motorized retractable antenna that extends automatically when the radio is turned on.

• Also known as:
• POWER ANTENNA
• ELECTRIC ANTENNA
• MOTORIZED ANTENNA
• AUTO ANTENNA

Chemical fluid mixed with water in the cooling system to prevent freezing and raise the boiling point.

• Also known as:
• COOLANT
• ENGINE COOLANT
• RADIATOR FLUID
• ANTIFREEZE COOLANT
• ETHYLENE GLYCOL

Padded support for the arm of the driver or passenger, mounted on door or console.

• Also known as:
• ARMREST
• CENTER ARMREST
• DOOR ARMREST
• ELBOW REST

Receptacle for disposing of cigarette ash and butts inside the vehicle.

• Also known as:
• ASH RECEPTACLE
• CIGARETTE TRAY
• SMOKERS TRAY

Rubber boot protecting the CV joint from contamination while retaining lubricating grease.

• Also known as:
• CV BOOT
• AXLE CV BOOT
• DRIVE SHAFT BOOT
• RUBBER BOOT

Housing assembly containing the differential gears, bearings, and ring gear.

• Also known as:
• DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
• RING GEAR CARRIER
• AXLE HOUSING ASSEMBLY
• PUMPKIN CARRIER

Solid steel shaft connecting the differential to the rear wheel hub.

• Also known as:
• AXLE SHAFT
• HALF SHAFT SOLID
• REAR AXLE SHAFT
• SOLID SHAFT

Identification tag on the axle housing providing gear ratio and build specification information.

• Also known as:
• AXLE DATA TAG
• DIFFERENTIAL TAG
• BUILD TAG
• GEAR RATIO TAG

Rear tempered glass window of the vehicle, often heated for defrosting.

• Also known as:
• REAR WINDOW
• REAR WINDSHIELD
• BACKLIGHT
• REAR GLASS

Metal plate behind the drum brake assembly that supports the wheel cylinder and brake shoes.

• Also known as:
• DRUM BRAKE BACKING PLATE
• BRAKE SUPPORT PLATE
• DUST SHIELD

Assorted bag of replacement automotive fuses in various amp ratings.

• Also known as:
• FUSE ASSORTMENT
• FUSE PACK
• ASSORTED FUSES
• FUSE KIT

Pivoting ball-and-socket joint connecting the control arm to the steering knuckle.

• Also known as:
• SUSPENSION BALL JOINT
• LOWER BALL JOINT
• UPPER BALL JOINT
• BALL AND SOCKET

Stores electrical energy to start the engine and power vehicle electronics when the engine is off.

• Also known as:
• CAR BATTERY
• AUTO BATTERY
• LEAD ACID BATTERY
• 12V BATTERY

Heavy gauge cable connecting the battery positive or negative terminal to the starter or chassis.

• Also known as:
• BATTERY LEAD
• POWER CABLE
• GROUND CABLE
• BATTERY WIRE

Large diameter cable for the main battery positive terminal or chassis ground connection.

• Also known as:
• HEAVY GAUGE BATTERY CABLE
• BATTERY JUMPER CABLE
• WELDING CABLE
• BIG CABLE

Mounting tray in the engine bay that secures the battery in its proper position.

• Also known as:
• BATTERY BOX
• BATTERY HOLD-DOWN TRAY
• BATTERY PAN

Protective liner installed in the truck bed to prevent rust, dents, and scratches.

• Also known as:
• TRUCK BED LINER
• CARGO LINER
• DROP-IN LINER
• SPRAY-IN LINER

Rubber belt driving engine accessories such as the alternator, power steering pump, and air conditioning.

• Also known as:
• DRIVE BELT
• SERPENTINE BELT
• V-BELT
• ACCESSORY BELT

Maintains proper tension on drive belts to prevent slippage and premature wear.

• Also known as:
• AUTO TENSIONER
• DRIVE BELT TENSIONER
• TENSIONER PULLEY
• SPRING TENSIONER

Full-width bench seat with electric position adjustment controls.

• Also known as:
• POWER BENCH SEAT
• ELECTRIC BENCH SEAT
• MOTORIZED BENCH
• FULL BENCH POWER

Full-width seat with manual forward/backward position adjustment.

• Also known as:
• MANUAL BENCH SEAT
• SPLIT BENCH SEAT
• STANDARD BENCH
• FRONT BENCH

Generic metal bracket for mounting or supporting various vehicle components.

• Also known as:
• MOUNTING BRACKET
• SUPPORT BRACKET
• HARDWARE BRACKET
• STEEL BRACKET

Electronic module controlling the anti-lock brake system to prevent wheel lockup during hard braking.

• Also known as:
• ABS MODULE
• ANTI-LOCK BRAKE CONTROLLER
• EBCM
• ABS CONTROL UNIT

Mechanism that adjusts drum brake shoe clearance to maintain proper contact with the drum.

• Also known as:
• BRAKE STAR ADJUSTER
• SELF-ADJUSTER
• BRAKE ADJUSTMENT SCREW
• STAR WHEEL

Vacuum or hydraulic device that multiplies driver pedal force to make braking easier.

• Also known as:
• VACUUM BOOSTER
• POWER BRAKE BOOSTER
• SERVO
• BRAKE SERVO

Cable connecting the parking brake lever to the rear brake mechanism to hold the vehicle stationary.

• Also known as:
• EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE
• PARKING BRAKE CABLE
• HAND BRAKE CABLE
• E-BRAKE CABLE

Disc brake caliper with a single piston that clamps the brake pads against the rotor.

• Also known as:
• SINGLE-PISTON CALIPER
• SLIDING CALIPER
• FLOATING CALIPER

Disc brake caliper with 2 to 4 pistons providing increased clamping force on the brake rotor.

• Also known as:
• MULTI-PISTON BRAKE CALIPER
• 2-4 PISTON CALIPER
• PERFORMANCE CALIPER

Brake rotor or drum integrated with the wheel hub for standard 4-6 lug vehicles.

• Also known as:
• ROTOR DRUM WITH HUB 4-6 LUG
• HUB AND ROTOR 4-6 LUG

Brake rotor or drum integrated with the wheel hub for 8-lug heavy-duty vehicles.

• Also known as:
• ROTOR WITH HUB 8-LUG
• DRUM ROTOR WITH HUB 8 LUG
• HUB AND ROTOR 8 LUG

Drum brake housing for standard 4-6 lug vehicles that brake shoes press against from inside.

• Also known as:
• DRUM BRAKE SHELL
• STANDARD BRAKE DRUM

Drum brake housing for 8-lug heavy-duty vehicles that the brake shoes press against from the inside.

• Also known as:
• BRAKE DRUM 8-LUG
• DRUM BRAKE HOUSING 8 LUG
• HEAVY DUTY BRAKE DRUM

Complete assembly for the vehicle parking and emergency brake system.

• Also known as:
• EMERGENCY BRAKE ASSEMBLY
• PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY
• HAND BRAKE ASSEMBLY
• E-BRAKE ASSEMBLY

Transparent reservoir holding brake fluid above the master cylinder for level monitoring.

• Also known as:
• BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR
• BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR
• FLUID BOTTLE

Flexible hose or rigid line carrying hydraulic brake fluid from the master cylinder to the calipers.

• Also known as:
• BRAKE LINE
• HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE
• FLEX BRAKE HOSE
• BRAKE TUBE

Hydraulic power brake booster using power steering pump pressure to multiply pedal force.

• Also known as:
• HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER
• HYDRO-BOOST
• HYDROMAX BOOSTER
• HYD BOOSTER

Converts brake pedal pressure into hydraulic force distributed to all four wheel brakes.

• Also known as:
• MASTER CYLINDER
• BRAKE MASTER
• HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDER
• DUAL CIRCUIT MASTER

Friction material that presses against the rotor or drum to slow or stop the vehicle.

• Also known as:
• BRAKE PAD
• BRAKE SHOE
• FRICTION MATERIAL
• LINING

Foot pedal that the driver depresses to apply hydraulic pressure to the brakes.

• Also known as:
• FOOT BRAKE PEDAL
• BRAKE LEVER
• STOP PEDAL

Valve limiting rear brake pressure relative to front to prevent rear wheel lockup.

• Also known as:
• PROPORTIONING VALVE
• BRAKE BIAS VALVE
• LOAD SENSING VALVE
• PROP VALVE

Cast iron or composite disc that the brake caliper clamps against to slow the vehicle.

• Also known as:
• DISC BRAKE ROTOR
• BRAKE DISC
• ROTOR
• VENTED ROTOR

Hydraulic cylinder in drum brakes that pushes brake shoes outward against the drum.

• Also known as:
• WHEEL CYLINDER
• DRUM BRAKE CYLINDER
• SLAVE CYLINDER DRUM
• W/C

Older-style radiator using copper and brass construction found in classic and vintage vehicles.

• Also known as:
• COPPER BRASS RADIATOR
• VINTAGE RADIATOR
• CLASSIC RADIATOR
• COPPER CORE RAD

Individual front seat with electric motor-driven adjustments for position and recline.

• Also known as:
• POWER BUCKET SEAT
• ELECTRIC BUCKET SEAT
• POWERED FRONT SEAT
• MOTORIZED SEAT

Individual front seat with manual position adjustment only, no electric motors.

• Also known as:
• MANUAL BUCKET SEAT
• STANDARD BUCKET SEAT
• SPORT SEAT MANUAL

Absorbs and redirects impact energy during low-speed collisions to protect the vehicle body.

• Also known as:
• FRONT BUMPER
• REAR BUMPER
• IMPACT ABSORBER
• BUMPER COVER

Bracket attaching the bumper cover or reinforcement bar to the vehicle frame or body.

• Also known as:
• BUMPER MOUNTING BRACKET
• CRASH BRACKET
• BUMPER SUPPORT

Plastic cap at the end of the bumper cover completing the outer bumper assembly.

• Also known as:
• BUMPER CORNER
• BUMPER TIP
• END CAP
• CORNER CAP

Protective bar mounted on the front bumper to guard against minor impacts and brush.

• Also known as:
• BRUSH GUARD
• PUSH BUMPER
• BULL BAR
• NUDGE BAR

Structural bar behind the bumper cover providing collision strength and protecting the vehicle frame.

• Also known as:
• BUMPER BEAM
• IMPACT BAR
• REINFORCEMENT BAR
• CRASH BAR

Foam or rubber absorber between the bumper reinforcement and the vehicle body structure.

• Also known as:
• BUMPER ISOLATOR
• IMPACT ISOLATOR
• ENERGY ABSORBER
• BUMPER CUSHION

Lower panel below the bumper that improves aerodynamics and front-end appearance.

• Also known as:
• AIR DAM
• FRONT AIR DAM
• BUMPER LIP
• LOWER VALANCE

Front drive axle shaft with constant velocity joints allowing power delivery through steering angles.

• Also known as:
• CV AXLE
• CONSTANT VELOCITY AXLE
• HALF SHAFT
• CV SHAFT

Bracket that mounts and positions the disc brake caliper on the steering knuckle or axle.

• Also known as:
• BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET
• CALIPER MOUNT BRACKET
• ANCHOR BRACKET

Rotates to open and close engine valves at precise intervals controlling the combustion cycle.

• Also known as:
• CAMSHAFT
• CAM
• VALVE CAM
• OVERHEAD CAM

Fiberglass or aluminum enclosure installed over the truck bed to protect cargo or provide sleeping space.

• Also known as:
• TRUCK CAP
• TOPPER
• CAMPER TOP
• TRUCK CANOPY

Plate or spacer between the carburetor and intake manifold for mounting or fuel vaporization.

• Also known as:
• CARBURETOR MOUNTING PLATE
• CARB SPACER
• BASE GASKET PLATE
• THROTTLE PLATE

Mixes air and fuel in the correct ratio for combustion in older non-fuel-injected engines.

• Also known as:
• CARB
• CARBY
• MIXTURE MAKER
• FUEL MIXER

Molded carpet covering the floor of the vehicle interior.

• Also known as:
• FLOOR CARPET
• INTERIOR CARPET
• FLOOR COVERING
• MOLDED CARPET

Carpet installed in the cargo area floor of a van.

• Also known as:
• VAN CARGO CARPET
• VAN INTERIOR CARPET
• CARGO CARPET

Bearing that supports the midpoint of a two-piece driveshaft, reducing vibration.

• Also known as:
• DRIVE SHAFT CENTER BEARING
• CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
• HANGER BEARING

Stores fuel vapor from the gas tank to prevent atmospheric emissions and purges it back to the engine.

• Also known as:
• VAPOR CANISTER
• EVAP CANISTER
• CARBON CANISTER
• EVAP CHARCOAL CANISTER

12-volt power socket originally for cigarette lighters, now used to power vehicle accessories.

• Also known as:
• POWER OUTLET
• 12V OUTLET
• CIGAR LIGHTER
• ACCESSORY SOCKET

Time display unit integrated into the vehicle dashboard.

• Also known as:
• DASHBOARD CLOCK
• INSTRUMENT CLOCK
• DASH CLOCK
• ANALOG CLOCK

Rotating electrical connector in the steering column maintaining contact to the horn, airbag, and controls.

• Also known as:
• CLOCKSPRING
• COIL SPRING CONNECTOR
• SPIRAL CABLE
• RIBBON CABLE REEL

Complete clutch replacement set including disc, pressure plate, and throw-out bearing.

• Also known as:
• COMPLETE CLUTCH KIT
• CLUTCH SET
• CLUTCH KIT
• 3-PIECE CLUTCH

Cable connecting the clutch pedal to the clutch fork in cable-operated clutch systems.

• Also known as:
• MANUAL CLUTCH CABLE
• CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE
• CLUTCH LINKAGE CABLE

Friction disc that engages between the flywheel and pressure plate to transmit engine torque to the transmission.

• Also known as:
• CLUTCH PLATE
• FRICTION DISC
• CLUTCH FRICTION PLATE
• DRIVEN PLATE

Lever that pushes the throw-out bearing into the pressure plate fingers to disengage the clutch.

• Also known as:
• CLUTCH RELEASE FORK
• THROW-OUT FORK
• CLUTCH PIVOT FORK
• RELEASE LEVER

Hydraulic cylinder converting clutch pedal pressure into hydraulic force to disengage the clutch.

• Also known as:
• CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER
• HYDRAULIC CLUTCH MASTER
• CLUTCH HYDRAULIC MASTER

Pedal and bracket assembly that the driver depresses to disengage the clutch.

• Also known as:
• CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY
• CLUTCH ARM
• PEDAL BOX CLUTCH

Transforms battery voltage to high voltage needed to fire the spark plug.

• Also known as:
• IGNITION COIL
• SPARK COIL
• HIGH TENSION COIL
• SINGLE COIL

Module containing multiple ignition coils for distributorless ignition systems.

• Also known as:
• IGNITION COIL PACK
• DIS COIL
• DISTRIBUTORLESS COIL PACK
• MULTI-COIL

Coiled steel spring supporting vehicle weight and absorbing impacts from road irregularities.

• Also known as:
• SUSPENSION COIL SPRING
• HELICAL SPRING
• FRONT SPRING
• REAR SPRING

Electromagnetic clutch that engages and disengages the A/C compressor pulley from the drive belt.

• Also known as:
• AC COMPRESSOR CLUTCH
• CLUTCH PLATE ASSEMBLY
• ELECTROMAGNETIC CLUTCH

Electronic control unit managing engine fuel delivery, ignition timing, and emission systems.

• Also known as:
• ECU
• ENGINE CONTROL MODULE
• PCM
• POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE
• ECM

Structural housing of the center console without interior components or lid.

• Also known as:
• CENTER CONSOLE SHELL
• CONSOLE HOUSING
• CONSOLE BOX BARE

Hinged lid covering the storage area within the center console.

• Also known as:
• CENTER CONSOLE LID
• ARMREST LID
• STORAGE LID
• CONSOLE COVER

Pivoting arm connecting the vehicle frame to the steering knuckle or wheel hub.

• Also known as:
• A-ARM
• WISHBONE
• SUSPENSION ARM
• LOWER CONTROL ARM

Fabric canvas roof of a convertible vehicle that folds down for open-air driving.

• Also known as:
• CONVERTIBLE TOP CANVAS
• SOFT TOP
• RAG TOP
• FOLDING ROOF CANVAS

Motor that raises and lowers the power convertible soft top.

• Also known as:
• CONVERTIBLE TOP MOTOR
• SOFT TOP MOTOR
• HYDRAULIC TOP MOTOR
• ROOF MOTOR

Complete convertible roof structure including the folding frame mechanism.

• Also known as:
• CONVERTIBLE TOP FRAME
• SOFT TOP FRAME
• FOLDING ROOF FRAME

Towel that stays cool through evaporation for personal cooling during hot weather.

• Also known as:
• EVAPORATIVE COOLING TOWEL
• SPORTS COOLING TOWEL
• CHILL TOWEL

Structural frame at the front of the vehicle supporting the radiator, headlamps, and hood latch.

• Also known as:
• RADIATOR SUPPORT
• NOSE PANEL SUPPORT
• FRONT CORE SUPPORT
• RAD SUPPORT

Panel between the hood and windshield that channels fresh air to the HVAC system and protects the firewall.

• Also known as:
• COWL PANEL
• COWL VENT
• FIREWALL TOP
• COWL COVER

Converts the linear motion of pistons into rotational power delivered to the transmission.

• Also known as:
• CRANK
• MAIN SHAFT
• CRANKSHAFT ASSEMBLY

Horizontal structural beam connecting parallel frame rails or body sections for rigidity.

• Also known as:
• FRAME CROSSMEMBER
• SUB-FRAME BEAM
• BODY BRACE
• CROSS BRACE

Control lever or stalk for activating and adjusting cruise control target speed.

• Also known as:
• CRUISE CONTROL STALK
• SPEED CONTROL SWITCH
• CRUISE SET LEVER

Servo unit that mechanically controls the throttle position to maintain cruise control speed.

• Also known as:
• CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR
• SPEED CONTROL SERVO
• THROTTLE SERVO

Electronic module managing cruise control engagement, speed, and deactivation functions.

• Also known as:
• CRUISE CONTROL MODULE
• SPEED CONTROL COMPUTER
• CRUISE ECU
• CRUISE CONTROL UNIT

Receptacle for holding cups or beverage containers in the vehicle cabin.

• Also known as:
• DRINK HOLDER
• BEVERAGE HOLDER
• BOTTLE HOLDER

Valves in the cylinder head that open to admit the intake charge and close to seal combustion.

• Also known as:
• INTAKE VALVE
• EXHAUST VALVE
• ENGINE VALVE
• POPPET VALVE

Bare dashboard and instrument panel structure without instruments or trim pieces.

• Also known as:
• DASHBOARD SHELL
• INSTRUMENT PANEL BARE
• DASH ASSEMBLY
• IP BARE

Cloth or vinyl cover placed over the dashboard to protect it from UV damage and cracking.

• Also known as:
• DASH COVER
• DASHBOARD COVER
• DASH MAT

Soft padded top surface of the dashboard providing safety cushioning and aesthetics.

• Also known as:
• INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD
• DASH COVER
• SOFT DASHBOARD
• IP PAD

Hinge allowing the trunk or deck lid to open and close.

• Also known as:
• TRUNK HINGE
• DECK LID PIVOT
• TRUNK PIVOT
• BOOT HINGE

Latch mechanism that holds the trunk lid in the closed and locked position.

• Also known as:
• TRUNK LATCH
• BOOT LATCH
• TRUNK LOCK
• DECK LATCH

Electrically actuated trunk latch allowing remote opening via a button or remote.

• Also known as:
• ELECTRIC TRUNK RELEASE
• POWER DECK LID LATCH
• REMOTE TRUNK LATCH

Hinged panel covering the trunk or boot of a vehicle without integrated lights.

• Also known as:
• TRUNK LID
• DECK LID
• BOOT LID
• TRUNK COVER

Rod inserted into the engine to measure the current oil level.

• Also known as:
• OIL DIPSTICK
• OIL LEVEL GAUGE ROD
• ENGINE DIPSTICK

Tube and rod assembly used to measure and monitor the engine oil level.

• Also known as:
• OIL LEVEL INDICATOR
• OIL GAUGE TUBE
• OIL DIPSTICK ASSEMBLY

Cap on top of the distributor that routes high-voltage pulses to each spark plug wire.

• Also known as:
• DISTRIBUTOR CAP
• IGNITION CAP
• DIST CAP

Routes high-voltage ignition pulses to each spark plug in the correct firing order.

• Also known as:
• IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR
• CAP-AND-ROTOR ASSEMBLY
• DIST
• SPARK DISTRIBUTOR

Electronic module inside the distributor controlling spark timing and ignition signal.

• Also known as:
• IGNITION CONTROL MODULE
• ICM
• PICK-UP MODULE
• RELUCTOR MODULE

Interior light that illuminates the cabin when a door is opened or manually switched on.

• Also known as:
• INTERIOR LIGHT
• COURTESY LIGHT
• OVERHEAD LIGHT
• CABIN LIGHT

Compact temporary spare tire for emergency use, not intended for extended driving.

• Also known as:
• TEMPORARY SPARE
• SPACE-SAVER SPARE
• COMPACT SPARE
• MINI SPARE

Complete door assembly with all hardware, window glass, and interior trim components installed.

• Also known as:
• COMPLETE DOOR ASSEMBLY
• FULL DOOR
• DOOR ASSY

Tempered glass panel in the vehicle door that raises and lowers.

• Also known as:
• SIDE WINDOW GLASS
• DOOR WINDOW
• SIDE GLASS

Handle on the inside of the door used to open it from within the vehicle cabin.

• Also known as:
• INTERIOR DOOR PULL
• INNER DOOR HANDLE
• INSIDE PULL HANDLE

Handle on the outside of the door used to pull it open.

• Also known as:
• EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE
• OUTSIDE DOOR PULL
• OUTER HANDLE

Hardware allowing the door to swing open and closed on a pivot.

• Also known as:
• DOOR PIVOT
• HINGE PIN
• DOOR BRACKET
• DOOR STRAP HINGE

Mechanism inside the door that engages the striker to hold the door securely closed.

• Also known as:
• DOOR CATCH
• LATCH MECHANISM
• DOOR LOCK LATCH
• DOOR STRIKER LATCH

Electric motor that locks and unlocks the door as part of the power central locking system.

• Also known as:
• DOOR LOCK MOTOR
• CENTRAL LOCK ACTUATOR
• DOOR LATCH ACTUATOR
• LOCK MOTOR

Lock cylinder in the door that accepts a key to manually lock or unlock the door.

• Also known as:
• KEY LOCK CYLINDER
• DOOR KEY CYLINDER
• LOCK TUMBLER

Manually adjustable exterior side mirror mounted on the door.

• Also known as:
• SIDE MIRROR MANUAL
• WING MIRROR MANUAL
• OUTSIDE MIRROR
• MANUAL SIDE MIRROR

Replacement glass insert for an exterior side mirror housing.

• Also known as:
• MIRROR GLASS
• SIDE MIRROR LENS
• REPLACEMENT MIRROR GLASS
• SPOTTER MIRROR

Exterior mirror mounted at the door providing side and rear visibility when driving.

• Also known as:
• SIDE MIRROR
• HANGING MIRROR
• EXTERIOR MIRROR
• DOOR MOUNT MIRROR

Electrically adjustable exterior side mirror controlled from inside the vehicle.

• Also known as:
• POWER SIDE MIRROR
• ELECTRIC MIRROR
• POWER WING MIRROR
• REMOTE MIRROR

Rear door assembly without the door window glass installed.

• Also known as:
• REAR DOOR SHELL
• BACK DOOR NO GLASS
• REAR DOOR BARE

Complete rear door assembly including the window glass and all hardware.

• Also known as:
• COMPLETE REAR DOOR
• BACK DOOR WITH GLASS
• REAR DOOR FULL

Rubber seal around the door perimeter that prevents water, air, and noise from entering the cabin.

• Also known as:
• DOOR SEAL
• WEATHER STRIPPING
• DOOR GASKET
• DOOR WEATHER SEAL

The bare outer metal skin of a vehicle door without inner hardware or glass.

• Also known as:
• DOOR SKIN
• OUTER DOOR PANEL
• DOOR PANEL BARE
• DOOR FACE

Sliding side door commonly found on vans and minivans for passenger or cargo access.

• Also known as:
• VAN SLIDING DOOR
• SIDE SLIDING DOOR
• CARGO DOOR
• VAN SIDE DOOR

Connects the pitman arm to the tie rod or steering knuckle in heavy truck steering systems.

• Also known as:
• STEERING DRAG LINK
• CENTER LINK DRAG LINK
• RELAY ROD

Rotating shaft that transmits engine torque from the transmission to the differential.

• Also known as:
• PROP SHAFT
• PROPELLER SHAFT
• DRIVESHAFT
• TAILSHAFT

Metal fitting connecting a driveshaft to a U-joint or differential flange.

• Also known as:
• DRIVESHAFT YOKE
• U-JOINT YOKE
• FLANGE YOKE
• SLIP YOKE

Dual-mount aluminum wheel and tire assembly for dually trucks.

• Also known as:
• DUAL ALUMINUM WHEEL AND TIRE
• DUALLY TIRE SET ALLOY
• DUALLY ALLOY REAR

Ignition coil module containing two coils, each firing two cylinders in a wasted spark arrangement.

• Also known as:
• TWIN COIL PACK
• DUAL IGNITION COIL
• WASTED SPARK COIL

Fuel rail assembly for engines with dual intake manifolds or dual fuel injection banks.

• Also known as:
• TWIN FUEL RAIL
• BI-FUEL RAIL
• SPLIT FUEL RAIL

Dual-mount steel wheel and tire assembly for dually (dual rear wheel) trucks.

• Also known as:
• DUAL STEEL WHEEL AND TIRE
• DUALLY TIRE SET STEEL
• DUALLY REAR WHEEL

Plate used in the EGR system to direct, restrict, or block exhaust gas recirculation flow.

• Also known as:
• EGR SPACER PLATE
• EGR BLOCK-OFF PLATE
• EGR GASKET PLATE

Recirculates a metered portion of exhaust gas back into the intake to reduce NOx emissions.

• Also known as:
• EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE
• EGR
• RECIRCULATION VALVE

Electric motor-driven power steering pump replacing the traditional belt-driven hydraulic pump.

• Also known as:
• ELECTRIC POWER STEERING PUMP
• EPS PUMP
• ELECTRONIC STEERING PUMP
• EHPS PUMP

Electronic module controlling various vehicle subsystems such as body, lighting, or accessories.

• Also known as:
• CONTROL MODULE
• ELECTRONIC MODULE
• BCM
• BODY CONTROL MODULE

Electronic accelerator pedal sending a position signal to the ECM rather than a mechanical cable.

• Also known as:
• ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDAL
• DRIVE-BY-WIRE PEDAL
• THROTTLE PEDAL
• E-GAS PEDAL

Generic electric switch for controlling vehicle accessories or circuits.

• Also known as:
• TOGGLE SWITCH
• ELECTRICAL SWITCH
• CONTROL SWITCH
• ACCESSORY SWITCH

Decorative badge or logo displaying the vehicle make, model, or trim level.

• Also known as:
• BADGE
• LOGO
• VEHICLE EMBLEM
• NAMEPLATE

Structural sub-frame that mounts the engine, transmission, and front suspension components.

• Also known as:
• ENGINE CRADLE
• SUB-FRAME
• K-FRAME
• ENGINE SUBFRAME

Main structural component of the engine housing cylinders, pistons, and the crankshaft.

• Also known as:
• BARE BLOCK
• SHORT BLOCK BASE
• ENGINE BLOCK
• CYLINDER BLOCK

Complete engine assembly including all accessories, ancillary components, and intake/exhaust.

• Also known as:
• COMPLETE ENGINE
• LONG BLOCK WITH ACCESSORIES
• FULL ENGINE ASSEMBLY
• DRESSED ENGINE

Decorative or protective cover placed over engine components for appearance and protection.

• Also known as:
• ENGINE DRESS COVER
• VALVE TRAIN COVER
• ENGINE BEAUTY COVER
• TOP COVER

Engine assembly including block, heads, and valve train but without front accessories or intake/exhaust.

• Also known as:
• LONG BLOCK ASSEMBLY
• SEMI-COMPLETE ENGINE
• LONG BLOCK

Attaches the engine to the vehicle frame while absorbing vibration and torque forces.

• Also known as:
• MOTOR MOUNT
• ENGINE ISOLATOR
• POWERTRAIN MOUNT

Engine assembly consisting of the block, crankshaft, pistons, and connecting rods without the head.

• Also known as:
• SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY
• BARE SHORT BLOCK
• SHORT BLOCK

Aftermarket exhaust manifolds with individual tubes per cylinder to improve exhaust scavenging and power.

• Also known as:
• EXHAUST HEADERS
• PERFORMANCE HEADERS
• TUBE HEADERS
• LONG TUBE HEADERS

Pipe channeling warm exhaust heat to the intake or choke for cold-weather fuel vaporization.

• Also known as:
• HEAT PIPE
• HOT AIR TUBE
• THERMOSTATIC AIR PIPE
• WARM AIR DUCT

Shield protecting nearby vehicle components from radiant heat of the exhaust system.

• Also known as:
• HEAT SHIELD
• EXHAUST WRAP
• THERMAL SHIELD
• HEAT BLANKET

Tubing that carries exhaust gases from the manifold through the muffler and out the rear.

• Also known as:
• TAIL PIPE
• DOWN PIPE
• EXHAUST TUBE
• MID PIPE

Belt that drives engine accessories such as the alternator, power steering pump, and water pump.

• Also known as:
• V-BELT
• DRIVE BELT
• ACCESSORY BELT
• ENGINE BELT

Bladed impeller that draws air through the radiator to prevent engine overheating.

• Also known as:
• COOLING FAN BLADE
• RADIATOR FAN
• ENGINE FAN
• FLEX FAN

Temperature-sensitive coupling that engages or disengages the cooling fan based on engine temperature.

• Also known as:
• VISCOUS FAN CLUTCH
• COOLING FAN CLUTCH
• THERMAL FAN CLUTCH

Dual electric motor cooling fan assembly providing enhanced airflow through the radiator.

• Also known as:
• DUAL ELECTRIC FAN
• TWIN COOLING FAN
• DUAL FAN ASSEMBLY

Single electric motor cooling fan assembly for radiator airflow cooling.

• Also known as:
• SINGLE ELECTRIC FAN
• SINGLE COOLING FAN
• ELECTRIC RAD FAN

Electric motor driving a cooling fan for the radiator or HVAC system.

• Also known as:
• ELECTRIC FAN MOTOR
• COOLING FAN MOTOR
• RADIATOR FAN MOTOR
• BLOWER MOTOR

Plastic or metal shroud around the cooling fan that directs airflow efficiently through the radiator.

• Also known as:
• RADIATOR FAN SHROUD
• COOLING FAN SHROUD
• FAN DUCT

Pre-mixed 50/50 engine coolant ready for direct use without additional dilution.

• Also known as:
• FINAL BOSS COOLANT
• PREMIXED COOLANT
• READY-TO-USE COOLANT
• 50/50 COOLANT

Body panel covering the front wheel well area of the vehicle.

• Also known as:
• FRONT FENDER
• FENDER PANEL
• WING
• FRONT WING

Extends the fender outward to cover wider tires or for styling purposes.

• Also known as:
• FENDER FLARE
• WHEEL ARCH EXTENSION
• FENDER FLARE KIT

Decorative panel covering the rear wheel well opening on classic vehicles.

• Also known as:
• REAR FENDER SKIRT
• WHEEL SKIRT
• FENDER EXTENSION REAR

Hose connecting the fuel filler neck to the main fuel tank.

• Also known as:
• FUEL FILLER HOSE
• FUEL NECK HOSE
• FILLER PIPE
• INLET HOSE

Portable hydraulic jack used to lift vehicles off the ground for maintenance or tire changes.

• Also known as:
• HYDRAULIC FLOOR JACK
• TROLLEY JACK
• SERVICE JACK

Removable protective mat placed on the floor to protect the carpet from wear and dirt.

• Also known as:
• FLOOR LINER
• ALL-WEATHER MAT
• FOOT MAT
• RUBBER MAT

Flex plate connecting the engine crankshaft to the automatic torque converter.

• Also known as:
• FLEXPLATE
• AUTOMATIC FLYWHEEL
• DRIVE PLATE
• FLEX DISC

Stores rotational energy and provides a friction surface for the clutch in manual transmissions.

• Also known as:
• MANUAL FLYWHEEL
• CLUTCH FLYWHEEL
• RING GEAR FLYWHEEL

Low-mounted light with a wide, flat beam to improve visibility in fog, rain, or snow.

• Also known as:
• FOG LAMP
• FRONT FOG LIGHT
• DRIVING LIGHT
• AUXILIARY LIGHT

A section of the vehicle's main structural frame or chassis rail.

• Also known as:
• FRAME SECTION
• CHASSIS RAIL SECTION
• FRAME RAIL
• LADDER FRAME SECTION

Front extension of the vehicle's main frame rail that supports the bumper.

• Also known as:
• FRONT FRAME RAIL
• BUMPER HORN
• FRAME EXTENSION
• RAIL HORN

Complete front driving axle assembly for heavy-duty 8-lug vehicles.

• Also known as:
• FRONT DRIVE AXLE 8-LUG
• FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY HD
• DANA 80 FRONT AXLE

Complete front driving axle assembly for four-wheel drive vehicles.

• Also known as:
• FRONT DRIVE AXLE
• 4WD FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
• DANA FRONT AXLE

Axle shaft inside the front drive axle of a four-wheel drive vehicle.

• Also known as:
• FRONT AXLE HALF SHAFT
• 4X4 FRONT SHAFT
• 4WD AXLE SHAFT
• FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Component that distributes metered fuel from the pump to individual fuel injectors.

• Also known as:
• FUEL DISTRIBUTION BLOCK
• INJECTOR DISTRIBUTION BLOCK
• CIS FUEL DISTRIBUTOR

Small hinged door on the body panel covering the fuel filler neck opening.

• Also known as:
• GAS DOOR
• FUEL DOOR
• FUEL CAP DOOR
• FUEL ACCESS DOOR

Removes contaminants and debris from fuel before it reaches the engine.

• Also known as:
• FUEL STRAINER
• GAS FILTER
• INLINE FUEL FILTER

High-pressure pump (especially diesel) delivering precise quantities of fuel to injectors.

• Also known as:
• DIESEL INJECTION PUMP
• HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP
• IP PUMP
• ROTARY PUMP

Distributes pressurized fuel evenly to each fuel injector.

• Also known as:
• FUEL RAIL
• INJECTOR RAIL
• COMMON RAIL
• FUEL DISTRIBUTION RAIL

Sprays a precisely metered mist of fuel into the intake port or combustion chamber.

• Also known as:
• INJECTOR
• FUEL NOZZLE
• EFI INJECTOR
• FUEL ATOMIZER

Hose or tube carrying fuel from the tank to the engine fuel system.

• Also known as:
• FUEL HOSE
• GAS LINE
• FUEL SUPPLY TUBE
• HARD FUEL LINE

Electric pump assembly (usually in-tank) that delivers fuel under pressure to the injectors or carburetor.

• Also known as:
• ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY
• IN-TANK FUEL PUMP
• FUEL MODULE

External electric pump providing fuel pressure to the injection or carburetor system.

• Also known as:
• ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP
• IN-LINE FUEL PUMP
• EXTERNAL FUEL PUMP

Mechanically driven pump that draws fuel from the tank and supplies it to the carburetor.

• Also known as:
• MECHANICAL FUEL PUMP
• CARB FUEL PUMP
• VACUUM FUEL PUMP

Device maintaining consistent fuel pressure in the injection system for proper engine operation.

• Also known as:
• FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR
• FPR
• PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
• FUEL PRESSURE VALVE

Measures fuel level in the tank and sends an electrical signal to the fuel gauge.

• Also known as:
• FUEL SENDING UNIT
• FUEL LEVEL SENDER
• FLOAT UNIT
• TANK SENDER

Tank storing the vehicle's fuel supply, usually located under the rear of the vehicle.

• Also known as:
• GAS TANK
• PETROL TANK
• FUEL RESERVOIR
• FUEL CELL

Sacrificial protective device that opens an electrical circuit to prevent wiring damage from overcurrent.

• Also known as:
• ELECTRICAL FUSE
• BLADE FUSE
• CIRCUIT FUSE
• MINI FUSE

Panel housing the fuses that protect individual vehicle electrical circuits.

• Also known as:
• FUSE PANEL
• ELECTRICAL CENTER
• JUNCTION BOX
• POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX

Protective cover over the fuse and relay panel.

• Also known as:
• FUSE PANEL COVER
• FUSE BOX LID
• RELAY BOX COVER

Cap sealing the fuel tank filler neck or engine oil fill opening to prevent spills and vapors.

• Also known as:
• FUEL CAP
• GAS CAP
• OIL FILLER CAP
• RADIATOR CAP

Administrative fee charged for entry or access to a facility or service.

• Also known as:
• ENTRY FEE
• ACCESS FEE
• SERVICE FEE
• YARD FEE

Individual instrument gauge monitoring a single vehicle parameter such as oil pressure or temperature.

• Also known as:
• INSTRUMENT GAUGE
• DASH GAUGE
• PANEL GAUGE
• SINGLE GAUGE

Rear window glass for a hatchback or liftgate opening.

• Also known as:
• HATCH GLASS
• REAR HATCH GLASS
• LIFTGATE GLASS
• BACK HATCH GLASS

Passenger-side dashboard storage compartment for documents and small items.

• Also known as:
• GLOVE COMPARTMENT
• GLOVEBOX
• STORAGE BOX
• PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

Hinged door of the passenger-side dashboard storage compartment.

• Also known as:
• GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR
• GLOVE BOX LID
• GLOVEBOX DOOR

Locking mechanism securing the glove compartment door in the closed position.

• Also known as:
• GLOVEBOX LATCH
• GLOVE BOX CATCH
• GLOVEBOX LOCK CYLINDER

Heating element in diesel engine cylinders that pre-heats the combustion chamber for cold starts.

• Also known as:
• DIESEL GLOW PLUG
• PRE-HEAT PLUG
• HEATING ELEMENT

Small motorized cart used for golf course transportation or short-distance utility use.

• Also known as:
• GOLF CART VEHICLE
• ELECTRIC CART
• UTILITY CART
• GAS CART

Front grille panel extending the full width between the headlight assemblies.

• Also known as:
• GRILLE BAR
• LIGHT BAR GRILLE
• FULL-WIDTH GRILLE
• BUMPER TO BUMPER GRILLE

Decorative and functional opening at the front of the vehicle allowing airflow to the radiator.

• Also known as:
• FRONT GRILLE
• RADIATOR GRILLE
• AIR INTAKE GRILLE
• MAIN GRILLE

Smaller secondary grille or opening on the vehicle front for styling or additional airflow.

• Also known as:
• SMALL GRILLE
• SUB-GRILLE
• LOWER GRILLE
• SECONDARY GRILLE

Valve in the air injection system preventing exhaust backfire pressure from reaching the pump.

• Also known as:
• AIR INJECTION CHECK VALVE
• ANTI-BACKFIRE VALVE

Reduces torsional vibration in the crankshaft and serves as the drive pulley for the belt system.

• Also known as:
• CRANKSHAFT DAMPER
• VIBRATION DAMPER
• CRANK PULLEY
• TORSIONAL DAMPER

Branded baseball cap or hat with the company logo.

• Also known as:
• NVPAP HAT
• BASEBALL CAP
• LOGO HAT
• BRANDED CAP

Rear hatch or liftgate assembly without the rear glass installed.

• Also known as:
• LIFTGATE SHELL
• HATCHBACK DOOR (NO GLASS)
• TAILGATE SHELL

Complete rear hatch assembly including the rear glass and all hardware.

• Also known as:
• COMPLETE LIFTGATE
• HATCHBACK DOOR WITH GLASS
• FULL LIFTGATE

Seals the combustion chamber and houses valves in overhead-valve (pushrod) engines.

• Also known as:
• CYLINDER HEAD
• PUSHROD HEAD
• OHV HEAD
• ENGINE HEAD

Cylinder head for overhead camshaft engines where the camshaft is located directly in the head.

• Also known as:
• OHC CYLINDER HEAD
• DOHC HEAD
• SOHC HEAD
• OVERHEAD CAM HEAD

Seals the joint between the cylinder head and engine block, preventing coolant and combustion leaks.

• Also known as:
• CYLINDER HEAD GASKET
• HEADGASKET
• FIRE RING GASKET
• COMPOSITION GASKET

Soft material panel lining the interior of the vehicle roof.

• Also known as:
• HEADLINER
• ROOF LINER
• CEILING LINER
• OVERHEAD PANEL

Headliner panel installed in the roof of a van providing insulation and appearance.

• Also known as:
• VAN HEADLINER
• VAN ROOF LINER
• CARGO VAN HEADLINER

Panel at the front of the vehicle connecting the fenders and supporting the grille and headlamps.

• Also known as:
• HEADER PANEL
• RADIATOR SUPPORT PANEL
• FRONT HEADER
• NOSE PANEL

Complete motorized retractable headlamp assembly for pop-up headlight systems.

• Also known as:
• POP-UP HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY
• RETRACTABLE HEADLAMP
• FLIP-UP HEADLIGHT

Decorative trim ring surrounding the headlight assembly.

• Also known as:
• HEADLIGHT BEZEL
• HEADLIGHT TRIM RING
• LAMP SURROUND
• HEADLAMP TRIM

Housing or bucket that holds and aims the headlight bulb and reflector assembly.

• Also known as:
• HEADLIGHT BUCKET
• LAMP HOUSING
• REFLECTOR HOUSING
• HEADLAMP SHELL

Replacement bulbs for vehicle headlight assemblies.

• Also known as:
• HEADLIGHT BULBS
• LIGHT BULB
• LAMP BULB
• H-BULB

Replaceable bulb for composite headlight assemblies.

• Also known as:
• HEADLIGHT BULB
• COMPOSITE HEADLAMP BULB
• H4 BULB
• HALOGEN BULB

Modern aerodynamic headlight assembly where lens, housing, and reflector are integrated.

• Also known as:
• COMPOSITE HEADLIGHT
• SEALED HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY
• AERO HEADLAMP
• PROJECTOR HEADLAMP

Hinged door covering retractable pop-up headlights when they are in the closed position.

• Also known as:
• POP-UP HEADLIGHT DOOR
• HEADLAMP COVER
• RETRACTABLE LAMP DOOR

Electric motor that raises and lowers retractable pop-up headlights.

• Also known as:
• HEADLIGHT MOTOR
• POP-UP HEADLIGHT MOTOR
• HEADLAMP ACTUATOR
• LAMP MOTOR

Traditional headlight unit where the bulb, reflector, and lens are permanently sealed together.

• Also known as:
• SEALED BEAM HEADLIGHT
• ROUND HEADLAMP
• PAR HEADLAMP
• SEALED BEAM LAMP

Switch controlling the vehicle exterior lighting including headlights and parking lights.

• Also known as:
• LIGHT SWITCH
• HEADLIGHT SWITCH
• LAMP CONTROL
• LIGHTING SWITCH

Headlamp assembly with the turn signal light integrated in the same housing.

• Also known as:
• HEADLAMP WITH TURN SIGNAL
• INTEGRATED TURN HEADLAMP
• COMBO HEADLAMP

Adjustable cushioned support for the occupant's head, reducing whiplash injury in rear impacts.

• Also known as:
• HEAD RESTRAINT
• NECK REST
• HEAD SUPPORT

Valve that channels exhaust heat to warm the intake manifold during cold starts for better fuel vaporization.

• Also known as:
• EXHAUST HEAT RISER
• INTAKE HEAT VALVE
• THERMOSTATIC HEAT VALVE
• HOT SPOT VALVE

Complete heating unit assembly including heater core, housing, and blower motor.

• Also known as:
• COMPLETE HEATER ASSEMBLY
• HVAC ASSEMBLY
• HEATER BOX ASSEMBLY

Electric motor that forces air through the heater core and evaporator into the cabin.

• Also known as:
• BLOWER MOTOR
• HVAC FAN MOTOR
• CABIN FAN MOTOR
• HEATER FAN

Electronic module providing automatic control of heating, cooling, and ventilation settings.

• Also known as:
• ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL
• AUTO CLIMATE CONTROL
• DIGITAL HVAC CONTROL

Manual controls for adjusting heat output, fan speed, and air direction inside the cabin.

• Also known as:
• MANUAL HEATER CONTROL
• HEATER SELECTOR
• CLIMATE CONTROL MANUAL
• HVAC CONTROL MANUAL

Cable connecting heater controls to the blend door or temperature control valve.

• Also known as:
• HEATER CABLE
• TEMPERATURE CONTROL CABLE
• BLEND DOOR CABLE
• VENT CABLE

Valve controlling coolant flow to the heater core to regulate cabin temperature.

• Also known as:
• COOLANT CONTROL VALVE
• HEATER VALVE
• HOT WATER VALVE
• HEATER SHUT OFF VALVE

Small radiator inside the dash that transfers engine coolant heat into the cabin air.

• Also known as:
• HEATER MATRIX
• CABIN HEATER
• SMALL RADIATOR
• HEAT EXCHANGER

Rubber hose carrying hot engine coolant to and from the heater core.

• Also known as:
• COOLANT HOSE
• HEATER TUBE
• BYPASS HOSE
• HEATER INLET HOSE

Plastic housing enclosing the heater core, blend door, and blower motor.

• Also known as:
• HVAC HOUSING
• BLOWER HOUSING
• HEATER BOX
• HVAC CASE

Vent outlets directing heated or cooled air from the HVAC system into the vehicle cabin.

• Also known as:
• HEATER OUTLET
• HVAC VENT
• AIR DISTRIBUTION VENT
• DASH VENT

Hinged panel covering the engine compartment that opens for maintenance access.

• Also known as:
• ENGINE HOOD
• BONNET
• HOOD PANEL
• FRONT HOOD

Pivot hardware that allows the hood to swing open and closed smoothly.

• Also known as:
• HOOD PIVOT
• ENGINE LID HINGE
• BONNET HINGE

Latch mechanism that securely holds the hood closed until the interior release is pulled.

• Also known as:
• HOOD RELEASE LATCH
• HOOD CATCH
• HOOD LOCK
• BONNET LATCH

Vents or stamped slats in the hood allowing hot engine air to escape, reducing under-hood temperature.

• Also known as:
• HOOD VENTS
• HEAT EXTRACTION LOUVERS
• HOOD VENT SLATS

Decorative ornament or emblem mounted on the center of the hood.

• Also known as:
• HOOD MASCOT
• BONNET ORNAMENT
• HOOD EMBLEM
• HOOD MASCOT

Rod that holds the hood open while inspecting or servicing the engine.

• Also known as:
• HOOD STAY
• PROP ROD
• HOOD STICK
• HOOD SUPPORT ROD

Cable connecting the interior hood release lever to the hood latch mechanism.

• Also known as:
• HOOD PULL CABLE
• HOOD LATCH CABLE
• BONNET CABLE

Interior lever or handle the driver pulls to unlatch and open the hood.

• Also known as:
• INTERIOR HOOD LATCH
• HOOD PULL LEVER
• HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

Opening or raised element on the hood directing fresh air flow to the engine or intake.

• Also known as:
• AIR SCOOP
• FUNCTIONAL HOOD SCOOP
• RAM AIR SCOOP
• COWL INDUCTION

Produces an audible warning signal alerting other road users or pedestrians.

• Also known as:
• CAR HORN
• VEHICLE HORN
• KLAXON
• AUDIBLE WARNING DEVICE

Button or pad on the steering wheel that activates the horn.

• Also known as:
• HORN PAD
• HORN SWITCH
• STEERING WHEEL HORN BUTTON
• HORN CONTACT

Wheel hub bearing assembly for standard 4-6 lug passenger vehicles and light trucks.

• Also known as:
• WHEEL HUB 4-6 LUG
• HUB ASSEMBLY
• BEARING HUB

Wheel hub and bearing assembly for 8-lug heavy-duty trucks, supporting the wheel and tire.

• Also known as:
• WHEEL HUB 8-LUG
• 8-LUG HUB ASSEMBLY
• HEAVY DUTY HUB

Decorative cover for steel wheels hiding the lug nuts and hub area.

• Also known as:
• HUBCAP
• WHEEL COVER
• CENTER CAP COVER
• DOG DISH

Combined front hub and spindle assembly supporting the wheel bearing and brake rotor.

• Also known as:
• HUB AND SPINDLE ASSEMBLY
• KNUCKLE HUB ASSEMBLY
• FRONT HUB SPINDLE

Support arm on the passenger side keeping the center link level and parallel to the vehicle frame.

• Also known as:
• STEERING IDLER
• IDLER SUPPORT
• PASSENGER IDLER

Belt idler pulley with its mounting bracket, used to guide or route drive belts.

• Also known as:
• IDLER PULLEY WITH BRACKET
• BELT IDLER WITH BRACKET
• TENSIONER IDLER

Switch activated by the ignition key to power vehicle electrical systems and crank the engine.

• Also known as:
• KEY SWITCH
• IGNITION LOCK
• STARTER SWITCH
• LOCK CYLINDER SWITCH

Plastic liner inside the wheel well protecting the engine bay from water, debris, and corrosion.

• Also known as:
• PLASTIC WHEEL WELL LINER
• FENDER LINER
• SPLASH GUARD
• INNER FENDER LINER

Steel panel inside the wheel well protecting the engine bay from road debris and water.

• Also known as:
• WHEEL WELL LINER (STEEL)
• SPLASH SHIELD
• INNER WING
• STEEL APRON

Decorative trim ring surrounding the instrument cluster.

• Also known as:
• GAUGE CLUSTER BEZEL
• INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
• CLUSTER SURROUND
• CLUSTER BEZEL

Assembly of gauges and displays providing driver information on speed, fuel, RPM, and engine status.

• Also known as:
• GAUGE CLUSTER
• INSTRUMENT PANEL
• SPEEDOMETER CLUSTER
• DASH CLUSTER

Transparent plastic cover protecting the instrument cluster gauge faces.

• Also known as:
• GAUGE LENS
• CLUSTER LENS
• INSTRUMENT FACE
• GAUGE FACE

Distributes the air or air-fuel mixture from the throttle body to each cylinder.

• Also known as:
• INLET MANIFOLD
• AIR INTAKE MANIFOLD
• INDUCTION MANIFOLD

Aftermarket intake manifold designed for improved airflow and engine performance.

• Also known as:
• AFTERMARKET INTAKE MANIFOLD
• PERFORMANCE INTAKE
• EDELBROCK INTAKE
• HIGH RISE INTAKE

Valve in the intake manifold that alters runner length to optimize airflow at different engine speeds.

• Also known as:
• VARIABLE INTAKE VALVE
• TUMBLE VALVE
• IMRC
• INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL

Interior trim panel covering the inside of a vehicle door.

• Also known as:
• DOOR TRIM PANEL
• INNER DOOR PANEL
• DOOR CARD
• DOOR LINER

Portable lifting device stored in the vehicle for raising it to change a flat tire.

• Also known as:
• SCISSORS JACK
• BOTTLE JACK
• EMERGENCY JACK
• FLOOR JACK

Heavy cables used to transfer power from a good battery to a dead battery to start a vehicle.

• Also known as:
• BOOSTER CABLES
• BATTERY JUMP LEADS
• JUMPER LEADS
• JUMP LEADS

Wireless remote control for keyless vehicle entry, alarm, and sometimes ignition.

• Also known as:
• REMOTE KEY
• KEY FOB REMOTE
• KEYLESS ENTRY FOB
• SMART KEY

Small ring or chain used to hold keys together.

• Also known as:
• KEY RING
• KEYRING
• KEY HOLDER
• KEY CHAIN

Ladder for accessing elevated areas of the vehicle such as the roof or truck bed.

• Also known as:
• STEP LADDER
• VEHICLE ACCESS LADDER
• CAMPER LADDER

Rack mounted on a van or truck roof for carrying ladders, lumber, or long materials.

• Also known as:
• UTILITY RACK
• COMMERCIAL LADDER RACK
• LUMBER RACK
• PIPE RACK

Multiple flat steel strips stacked together forming a spring for truck and van rear suspensions.

• Also known as:
• LEAF PACK
• MULTI-LEAF SPRING
• SEMI-ELLIPTIC SPRING
• TRAILER SPRING

Decorative frame surrounding and displaying the license plate.

• Also known as:
• LICENSE PLATE FRAME
• TAG FRAME
• PLATE HOLDER
• PLATE SURROUND

Follows the camshaft lobe and transfers its motion to the pushrod or valve stem.

• Also known as:
• VALVE LIFTER
• CAM FOLLOWER
• TAPPET
• HYDRAULIC LIFTER

12-volt power socket used to power vehicle accessories or charge devices.

• Also known as:
• POWER SOCKET
• ACCESSORY SOCKET
• 12V SOCKET
• CIGAR LIGHTER SOCKET

Threaded nut used to secure the wheel to the wheel hub studs.

• Also known as:
• WHEEL NUT
• LUG BOLT
• WHEEL FASTENER
• CONICAL NUT

Tool used to tighten or remove lug nuts when changing or rotating tires.

• Also known as:
• WHEEL WRENCH
• TIRE IRON
• SOCKET WRENCH
• CROSS WRENCH

Exterior rack mounted on the roof for carrying luggage, cargo, or sporting equipment.

• Also known as:
• ROOF RACK
• CARGO RACK
• ROOF RAIL
• LUGGAGE CARRIER

Collects exhaust gases from each cylinder and routes them into the exhaust system.

• Also known as:
• EXHAUST MANIFOLD
• HEADERS
• EXHAUST HEADER
• LOG MANIFOLD

Small light indicating the vehicle width or position, required on larger trucks and trailers.

• Also known as:
• CLEARANCE LIGHT
• SIDE MARKER
• POSITION LIGHT
• AMBER MARKER

Cap sealing the brake or clutch master cylinder fluid reservoir.

• Also known as:
• MASTER CYLINDER CAP
• BRAKE RESERVOIR CAP
• FLUID CAP
• RESERVOIR COVER

Brake master cylinder unit including the integrated plastic fluid reservoir.

• Also known as:
• MASTER CYLINDER WITH PLASTIC RESERVOIR
• TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER
• COMPLETE MASTER CYL

Interior mirror providing the driver a view of the area behind the vehicle.

• Also known as:
• REARVIEW MIRROR
• INSIDE MIRROR
• DAY/NIGHT MIRROR
• REAR VIEW MIRROR

Electronic interior rearview mirror with auto-dimming, compass, or garage door opener features.

• Also known as:
• AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR
• ELECTROCHROMIC MIRROR
• COMPASS MIRROR
• HOMELINK MIRROR

Miscellaneous interior trim, hardware, or accessory parts not categorized elsewhere.

• Also known as:
• MISCELLANEOUS INTERIOR
• INTERIOR TRIM PART
• MISC TRIM

Decorative or protective strip applied along the body panels for styling or impact protection.

• Also known as:
• BODY MOLDING
• TRIM STRIP
• SIDE MOLDING
• BODY TRIM

Canned energy drink sold at the facility (Monster brand).

• Also known as:
• ENERGY DRINK
• BEVERAGE
• MONSTER DRINK

Rubber or plastic panel behind the wheels that blocks mud and debris thrown by the tires.

• Also known as:
• SPLASH GUARD
• MUD GUARD
• FLAP
• MUDFLAP

Reduces exhaust noise by absorbing and canceling sound waves in the exhaust stream.

• Also known as:
• SILENCER
• EXHAUST MUFFLER
• RESONATOR
• EXHAUST SILENCER

Aftermarket muffler offering a different exhaust note or performance improvement over stock.

• Also known as:
• PERFORMANCE MUFFLER
• AFTERMARKET MUFFLER
• FLOWMASTER
• CHERRY BOMB

Heat exchanger that lowers engine oil temperature by transferring heat to coolant or air.

• Also known as:
• ENGINE OIL COOLER
• LUBE OIL COOLER
• OIL HEAT EXCHANGER

Reservoir at the bottom of the engine that stores and circulates engine oil.

• Also known as:
• OIL SUMP
• ENGINE SUMP
• DRAIN PAN
• CRANKCASE PAN

Circulates engine oil throughout the lubrication system under pressure.

• Also known as:
• ENGINE OIL PUMP
• LUBE PUMP
• LUBRICATION PUMP

Booklet supplied with the vehicle covering features, operation, maintenance schedules, and safety.

• Also known as:
• OWNER'S GUIDE
• OPERATOR MANUAL
• VEHICLE HANDBOOK
• GLOVE BOX MANUAL

Sensor measuring oxygen content in the exhaust to help the ECU maintain proper air-fuel ratio.

• Also known as:
• O2 SENSOR
• LAMBDA SENSOR
• EXHAUST SENSOR
• WIDEBAND SENSOR

Regulates crankcase pressure and routes blow-by gases back to the intake manifold to reduce emissions.

• Also known as:
• POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION VALVE
• CRANKCASE BREATHER VALVE
• CRANK VENT VALVE

Foot-operated lever for controlling throttle input, brake application, or clutch engagement.

• Also known as:
• FOOT PEDAL
• GAS PEDAL
• BRAKE PEDAL
• CLUTCH PEDAL
• ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Piston and connecting rod combination that transmits combustion force to the crankshaft.

• Also known as:
• PISTON ROD ASSEMBLY
• CON ROD PISTON SET
• CONNECTING ROD AND PISTON

Arm attached to the steering box output shaft that converts rotation into linear steering movement.

• Also known as:
• DRAG LINK ARM
• STEERING DROP ARM
• SECTOR SHAFT ARM

Gear system inside automatic transmissions using ring, sun, and planet gears for gear ratio changes.

• Also known as:
• PLANETARY GEAR SET
• PLANET GEARS
• EPICYCLIC GEARSET
• SUN PLANET RING

Hose carrying pressurized power steering fluid between the pump, rack, and reservoir.

• Also known as:
• PS HOSE
• STEERING PRESSURE HOSE
• RETURN HOSE
• HIGH PRESSURE PS HOSE

Linkage components in the power steering system connecting the steering gear to the wheels.

• Also known as:
• POWER STEERING LINKAGE
• STEERING RELAY ROD
• PS LINKAGE

Pump generating hydraulic pressure to assist the driver in turning the steering wheel.

• Also known as:
• PS PUMP
• HYDRAULIC STEERING PUMP
• POWER STEERING VANE PUMP

Hydraulic cylinder providing additional steering force assistance in some truck steering systems.

• Also known as:
• STEERING RAM
• POWER CYLINDER
• STEERING HYDRAULIC CYLINDER

Premium or custom aftermarket wheel and tire combination set.

• Also known as:
• PREMIUM WHEEL AND TIRE SET
• CUSTOM WHEEL PACKAGE
• AFTERMARKET WHEEL PACKAGE

Set of premium grade tires offering enhanced performance, longevity, or ride quality.

• Also known as:
• HIGH-PERFORMANCE TIRE SET
• PREMIUM TIRES
• PERFORMANCE TIRE PACKAGE

Used or pre-removed tire in the 225mm width or smaller size.

• Also known as:
• PRE-PULLED TIRE 225 SMALL
• USED TIRE 225
• PULLED TIRE SMALL

Used or pre-removed tire in the 235mm width or larger size.

• Also known as:
• PRE-PULLED TIRE 235 LARGE
• USED TIRE 235
• PULLED TIRE LARGE

Spring-loaded cover assembly that clamps the clutch disc against the flywheel to engage drive.

• Also known as:
• CLUTCH COVER
• CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE
• DIAPHRAGM CLUTCH COVER

Wheel that guides or redirects drive belts in the engine accessory drive system.

• Also known as:
• DRIVE PULLEY
• IDLER PULLEY
• BELT PULLEY
• ACCESSORY PULLEY

Rod transferring motion from the lifter to the rocker arm in overhead-valve (pushrod) engines.

• Also known as:
• PUSHROD
• VALVE ROD
• ROCKER PUSH ROD
• OHV PUSHROD

Hinge allowing a quarter or vent window panel to open for ventilation.

• Also known as:
• VENT GLASS HINGE
• QUARTER WINDOW PIVOT
• FLIP WINDOW HINGE

Larger fixed or operable glass panel in the rear quarter panel area of the vehicle.

• Also known as:
• QUARTER WINDOW
• B-PILLAR GLASS
• REAR QUARTER GLASS
• LARGE QUARTER WINDOW

Small fixed or operable glass panel in the rear quarter panel of the vehicle.

• Also known as:
• SMALL QUARTER GLASS
• REAR QUARTER WINDOW SMALL
• QUARTER LITE

Rear body panel extending from the door jamb to the tail end of the vehicle.

• Also known as:
• REAR QUARTER
• FENDER QUARTER
• C-PILLAR PANEL
• QUARTER SKIN

Extension panel attached to the rear quarter panel area of the vehicle body.

• Also known as:
• QUARTER PANEL EXTENSION
• BODY EXTENSION PIECE
• QUARTER ADD-ON

Compact steering mechanism using a rack and pinion gear set to convert steering wheel input to wheel movement.

• Also known as:
• STEERING RACK
• R&P STEERING
• RACK ASSEMBLY
• POWER RACK

Heat exchanger that cools engine coolant by passing it through fins exposed to outside air.

• Also known as:
• COOLANT RADIATOR
• ENGINE COOLER
• RAD
• HEAT EXCHANGER

Reservoir capturing excess coolant during thermal expansion and returning it when the engine cools.

• Also known as:
• OVERFLOW RESERVOIR
• COOLANT OVERFLOW TANK
• SURGE TANK
• EXPANSION TANK

Hose connecting the engine coolant outlets to the radiator for coolant circulation.

• Also known as:
• COOLANT HOSE
• UPPER RAD HOSE
• LOWER RAD HOSE
• WATER HOSE

Vehicle audio system with AM/FM radio and CD playback capabilities.

• Also known as:
• HEAD UNIT
• CD RADIO
• STEREO
• CAR STEREO
• CD PLAYER

Converts electrical audio signals into sound for vehicle audio systems.

• Also known as:
• CAR SPEAKER
• DOOR SPEAKER
• AUDIO SPEAKER
• FULL RANGE SPEAKER

Complete rear axle assembly including housing, differential, axle shafts, and brakes.

• Also known as:
• REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY 4-6 LUG
• COMPLETE REAR AXLE
• REAR END ASSEMBLY

Complete rear axle assembly for heavy-duty 8-lug vehicles including housing and differential.

• Also known as:
• REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY 8-LUG
• COMPLETE REAR AXLE 8 LUG
• HEAVY DUTY REAR AXLE

The complete internal gear assembly of the differential, removable as a unit from the axle housing.

• Also known as:
• DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
• THIRD MEMBER
• PUMPKIN
• REMOVABLE CARRIER

Bare housing enclosing the rear differential and providing mounting points for the axle shafts.

• Also known as:
• AXLE HOUSING
• DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING
• THIRD MEMBER HOUSING
• BANJO HOUSING

Gear set inside the differential that redirects drivetrain power and establishes the final drive ratio.

• Also known as:
• RING AND PINION GEAR SET
• AXLE RATIO GEARS
• DIFFERENTIAL GEARS
• GEARSET

Small bevel gears inside the differential allowing the driven wheels to rotate at different speeds during turns.

• Also known as:
• SPIDER GEAR
• DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR
• BEVEL GEAR
• PINION SPIDER

Extension at the rear of the quarter panel area completing the body rear corner.

• Also known as:
• REAR QUARTER EXTENSION
• TAIL PANEL EXTENSION
• QUARTER END CAP

Electrically operated switch controlling a high-current circuit via a low-current signal.

• Also known as:
• ELECTRICAL RELAY
• POWER RELAY
• SWITCHING RELAY
• MINI RELAY

Publication providing detailed repair and service procedures for a specific vehicle make and model.

• Also known as:
• FACTORY SERVICE MANUAL
• CHILTON MANUAL
• HAYNES MANUAL
• SHOP MANUAL

Transfers camshaft lobe motion to open and close the intake and exhaust valves.

• Also known as:
• VALVE ROCKER
• ROCKER
• ROCKER LEVER
• FOLLOWER ARM

Shaft on which rocker arms pivot, transferring camshaft motion to the intake and exhaust valves.

• Also known as:
• ROCKER ARM SHAFT
• VALVE ROCKER SHAFT
• SHAFT ROCKER ASSEMBLY

Protective or decorative bar installed in the truck bed or behind the cab.

• Also known as:
• ROLL CAGE BAR
• SPORT BAR
• GRAB BAR
• BED BAR

Smooth body panel replacing the rear bumper area for a flush, custom appearance.

• Also known as:
• REAR ROLL PAN
• TAILGATE PAN
• CUSTOM ROLL PAN
• SMOOTH REAR PAN

Visor mounted above the windshield edge to deflect rain, wind, or debris.

• Also known as:
• BUG DEFLECTOR
• RAIN VISOR
• SMOKE VISOR
• WIND DEFLECTOR

The roof or floor structural panel of the vehicle body shell.

• Also known as:
• ROOF PANEL
• FLOOR PAN
• STRUCTURAL PANEL
• ROOF SKIN

Small diameter rubber hose for vacuum lines, coolant bypass passages, or emissions connections.

• Also known as:
• SMALL RUBBER HOSE
• VACUUM HOSE
• COOLANT BYPASS HOSE
• SMALL BYPASS HOSE

Horizontal step mounted below the vehicle doors to help occupants enter and exit.

• Also known as:
• SIDE STEP
• NERF BAR
• STEP BAR
• STEP TUBE

Threaded fasteners used throughout vehicle assembly and repair.

• Also known as:
• FASTENERS
• HARDWARE
• BOLTS
• NUTS AND BOLTS

Safety restraint that secures the occupant to the seat to prevent injury during a collision.

• Also known as:
• SAFETY BELT
• SHOULDER BELT
• RESTRAINT BELT
• LAP BELT

The insertable tongue portion of the seat belt that clicks into the buckle receiver.

• Also known as:
• SEATBELT BUCKLE TONGUE
• BELT TONGUE
• MALE BUCKLE
• INSERT TONGUE

The receiver portion of the seat belt buckle that accepts and locks the male tongue.

• Also known as:
• SEATBELT RECEIVER
• BELT CLASP
• FEMALE BUCKLE
• BUCKLE LATCH

Replacement covering material for a vehicle seat to protect or restore its surface.

• Also known as:
• SEAT SKIN
• SEAT UPHOLSTERY
• SEAT SLIPCOVER

Electric motor that moves power seats in various directions on command.

• Also known as:
• SEAT ADJUSTER MOTOR
• POWER SEAT MOTOR
• SEAT DRIVE MOTOR

An individual section of a vehicle seat such as the back, bottom, or side bolster.

• Also known as:
• SEAT CUSHION
• SEAT BOTTOM
• SEAT PAD
• SEAT PORTION

Electric switch controlling power seat position adjustments.

• Also known as:
• POWER SEAT SWITCH
• SEAT ADJUSTER SWITCH
• POWER SEAT CONTROL

Electric track mechanism allowing motor-driven forward and backward seat position adjustment.

• Also known as:
• POWER SEAT TRACK
• ELECTRIC SEAT SLIDER
• MOTORIZED SEAT RAIL
• POWER RAIL

Manual sliding track mechanism allowing front-to-rear seat position adjustment.

• Also known as:
• MANUAL SEAT TRACK
• SEAT SLIDE RAIL
• MANUAL SEAT RAIL

Sensor measuring intake manifold pressure for load calculation or valve controlling idle airflow.

• Also known as:
• MAP SENSOR
• IAC VALVE
• MANIFOLD PRESSURE SENSOR
• IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE

Measures engine oil pressure or coolant temperature and sends signals to gauges or the ECU.

• Also known as:
• TEMPERATURE SENSOR
• PRESSURE SENSOR
• COOLANT SENSOR
• OIL PRESSURE SENDER

Single continuous ribbed belt driving all engine accessories simultaneously in modern vehicles.

• Also known as:
• DRIVE BELT
• POLY-V BELT
• MULTI-RIB BELT
• RIBBED BELT

Allows the driver to select transmission gear ranges in an automatic transmission.

• Also known as:
• GEAR SELECTOR
• AUTOMATIC SHIFT LEVER
• GEAR SHIFTER
• SELECTOR LEVER

Arm or lever on the transmission body for a manual floor-shift gear change mechanism.

• Also known as:
• MANUAL SHIFT ARM
• GEAR CHANGE ARM
• TRANS LEVER
• SHIFT ROD

Rubber or leather boot surrounding the base of the gear shifter to seal the opening.

• Also known as:
• SHIFT BOOT
• GEAR SHIFT BOOT
• CONSOLE BOOT
• SHIFT COVER

Cable linking the interior gear selector to the transmission or transfer case shift mechanism.

• Also known as:
• SHIFTER LINK CABLE
• GEAR SELECTOR CABLE
• TRANS SHIFT CABLE

Collar in the transmission that slides on the hub to engage different gear sets.

• Also known as:
• SHIFT COLLAR
• GEAR COLLAR
• HUB COLLAR
• SYNCHRONIZER HUB

The grip or ball at the top of the manual gear shift lever.

• Also known as:
• GEAR KNOB
• SHIFT KNOB
• STICK KNOB
• GEARSHIFT BALL

Dampens suspension movement by converting kinetic energy to heat, improving ride quality.

• Also known as:
• SHOCK ABSORBER
• DAMPER
• STRUT SHOCK
• HYDRAULIC DAMPER

Gas-filled strut holding the hood or trunk lid open hands-free during servicing.

• Also known as:
• HOOD STRUT
• GAS PROP
• TRUNK STRUT
• GAS LIFT SUPPORT

Steel or aluminum plate protecting the underside of the vehicle from rock and impact damage.

• Also known as:
• UNDERBODY GUARD
• BASH PLATE
• ENGINE SKID PLATE
• TRANSFER CASE SKID

Hydraulic cylinder actuating the clutch fork when pressure is applied from the master cylinder.

• Also known as:
• CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER
• HYDRAULIC RELEASE CYLINDER
• EXTERNAL SLAVE

Injects fresh air into the exhaust stream to reduce harmful emissions.

• Also known as:
• AIR INJECTION PUMP
• AIR PUMP
• SECONDARY AIR PUMP
• AIR INJECTION REACTOR PUMP

Tubes or hoses routing air from the smog pump to the exhaust ports to reduce emissions.

• Also known as:
• AIR INJECTION TUBES
• SMOG PUMP HOSES
• AIR TUBE KIT

Electromagnetic actuator used in door lock systems to move the lock mechanism electrically.

• Also known as:
• LOCK SOLENOID
• DOOR SOLENOID
• LOCKING ACTUATOR
• ELECTRIC LOCK

Carrier mechanism for storing the spare tire underneath the vehicle frame.

• Also known as:
• SPARE TIRE CARRIER
• UNDER-BED TIRE CARRIER
• CABLE TIRE CARRIER

Metal cover protecting an exposed spare tire mounted on the exterior of the vehicle.

• Also known as:
• METAL SPARE TIRE COVER
• HARD SPARE COVER
• STEEL TIRE COVER

Swing-out bracket mounted to the rear of the vehicle for carrying a full-size spare tire.

• Also known as:
• SWING-AWAY TIRE CARRIER
• REAR BUMPER TIRE CARRIER
• SWING OUT SPARE MOUNT

High-voltage wire connecting the distributor or ignition coil to the spark plug.

• Also known as:
• SPARK PLUG WIRE
• IGNITION WIRE
• HIGH TENSION LEAD
• PLUG WIRE

Ignites the compressed air-fuel mixture in the combustion chamber via a high-voltage electrical spark.

• Also known as:
• SPARK PLUG
• PLUG
• FIRING PLUG
• IRIDIUM PLUG

Acoustic enclosure housing a speaker or subwoofer for improved bass response.

• Also known as:
• SUBWOOFER BOX
• SPEAKER ENCLOSURE
• BASS BOX
• PORTED BOX

Instrument measuring and displaying the current vehicle speed.

• Also known as:
• SPEED GAUGE
• SPEEDO
• VELOCITY METER

Flexible cable connecting the transmission output shaft to the mechanical speedometer.

• Also known as:
• SPEEDO CABLE
• SPEEDOMETER DRIVE CABLE
• DRIVE CABLE

Gear assembly transmitting vehicle speed signal from the transmission to the speedometer.

• Also known as:
• SPEEDOMETER GEAR
• SPEEDO DRIVE GEAR
• DRIVEN GEAR

Heavy-duty steering knuckle spindle designed for 1-ton trucks and heavy applications.

• Also known as:
• 1-TON SPINDLE
• HEAVY-DUTY SPINDLE
• DANA 60 SPINDLE

Assembly that the front hub and wheel bearing mount to, allowing steering pivot movement.

• Also known as:
• STEERING KNUCKLE
• FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY
• FRONT AXLE SPINDLE
• KNUCKLE AND SPINDLE

Aerodynamic device mounted on the vehicle to reduce lift and improve high-speed stability.

• Also known as:
• REAR SPOILER
• LIP SPOILER
• WING
• AIR SPOILER

Vinyl cover protecting an exposed spare tire mounted on the exterior of the vehicle.

• Also known as:
• VINYL SPARE TIRE COVER
• SOFT SPARE COVER
• VINYL TIRE COVER

Electric motor that cranks the engine flywheel to start the engine.

• Also known as:
• STARTER MOTOR
• STARTING MOTOR
• CRANKING MOTOR
• ELECTRIC STARTER

Electromagnetic switch that closes the high-current circuit to spin the starter motor.

• Also known as:
• STARTER RELAY
• SOLENOID SWITCH
• MAGNETIC SWITCH
• STARTER SWITCH

Non-power-assisted steering gearbox requiring more driver effort at low speeds.

• Also known as:
• MANUAL STEERING GEAR BOX
• RECIRCULATING BALL MANUAL
• NON-POWER STEERING BOX

Hydraulic-assisted steering gear reducing steering effort at low speeds.

• Also known as:
• POWER STEERING GEAR
• STEERING GEAR BOX
• RECIRCULATING BALL STEERING
• POWER STEERING BOX

Connects the pitman arm to the tie rod ends in a parallelogram steering system.

• Also known as:
• CENTER LINK
• RELAY ROD
• DRAG LINK CENTER
• CROSS ROD

Steering column without tilt adjustment, fixed at a single angle.

• Also known as:
• FIXED STEERING COLUMN
• NON-TILT COLUMN
• STANDARD COLUMN

Steering column with a tilt adjustment mechanism allowing the driver to customize the wheel angle.

• Also known as:
• TILT STEERING COLUMN
• ADJUSTABLE COLUMN
• TILT COLUMN

Flexible coupling connecting sections of the steering column shaft to allow angular misalignment.

• Also known as:
• STEERING SHAFT COUPLER
• FLEX COUPLER
• RAG JOINT
• U-JOINT COUPLER

Shaft connecting the steering column to the steering gear box or rack.

• Also known as:
• INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
• COLUMN SHAFT
• STEERING ROD
• LOWER SHAFT

Wheel turned by the driver to direct the vehicle's steering.

• Also known as:
• HELM
• DRIVER WHEEL
• STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Cover or grip placed over the steering wheel rim for comfort, protection, or styling.

• Also known as:
• WHEEL COVER
• STEERING WRAP
• GRIP COVER
• STEERING SLEEVE

Decorative or informational adhesive sticker or decal.

• Also known as:
• DECAL
• LABEL
• VEHICLE STICKER
• LOGO STICKER

Hydraulic control valve in the steering system regulating power assist direction and volume.

• Also known as:
• STEERING CONTROL VALVE
• POWER STEERING VALVE
• ORBITAL VALVE

Metal pin or plate on the door jamb that the door latch engages to hold the door securely closed.

• Also known as:
• DOOR STRIKER
• LATCH STRIKER
• STRIKER PLATE
• DOOR PIN

Combined shock absorber and coil spring assembly serving as the primary front suspension unit.

• Also known as:
• MCPHERSON STRUT
• FRONT STRUT
• COILOVER STRUT
• COMPLETE STRUT

Upper mount securing the strut to the chassis, incorporating a bearing to allow steering rotation.

• Also known as:
• STRUT MOUNT
• STRUT BEARING
• TOP STRUT MOUNT
• BEARING PLATE

Speaker designed to reproduce low-frequency bass audio frequencies.

• Also known as:
• BASS SPEAKER
• SUB
• LOW FREQUENCY SPEAKER
• WOOFER

Hinged flap above the windshield or side window that blocks sunlight from the driver or passenger.

• Also known as:
• SUN SHADE
• VISOR
• OVERHEAD VISOR
• CLIP-ON VISOR

Complete sunroof unit including glass panel, frame, seals, and drive mechanism.

• Also known as:
• SUNROOF ASSEMBLY
• MOONROOF ASSEMBLY
• SLIDING ROOF ASSEMBLY

Rail or track mechanism that guides the sliding sunroof panel forward and back.

• Also known as:
• SUNROOF RAIL
• MOONROOF TRACK
• SUNROOF SLIDER
• TRACK ASSEMBLY

Removable or sliding panel in the vehicle roof for open-air driving enjoyment.

• Also known as:
• SUNROOF PANEL
• T-TOP PANEL
• MOON ROOF PANEL
• OPEN AIR PANEL

Torsion bar linking opposite suspension sides to reduce body lean during cornering.

• Also known as:
• ANTI-ROLL BAR
• STABILIZER BAR
• ANTI-SWAY BAR
• ROLL BAR

Link connecting the sway bar end to the suspension control arm or strut.

• Also known as:
• END LINK
• ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK
• STABILIZER LINK
• DROP LINK

Instrument displaying engine revolutions per minute to help the driver manage gear selection.

• Also known as:
• TACH
• REV COUNTER
• ENGINE RPM GAUGE
• RPM METER

Hinged panel at the rear of a truck bed that folds down for loading and unloading.

• Also known as:
• TAILGATE
• END GATE
• REAR GATE
• DROP GATE

Complete rear lighting assembly including brake, turn signal, and running light functions.

• Also known as:
• TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY
• REAR LIGHT ASSEMBLY
• TAIL LAMP
• COMBO LAMP

Smaller or secondary tail light or backup light assembly.

• Also known as:
• SMALL TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY
• BACKUP LIGHT ASSEMBLY
• SECONDARY TAIL LAMP

Plastic lens cover for the tail light assembly, available in clear, red, or smoked.

• Also known as:
• TAIL LAMP LENS
• REAR LENS COVER
• LENS COVER

Rear window glass installed in a truck tailgate or SUV liftgate.

• Also known as:
• REAR WINDOW TAILGATE
• TAILGATE BACK GLASS
• TAILGATE WINDOW