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Monday, 29 April 2024, 9:35 AM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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Drain Tube

A tube used to, for example, remove moisture from an air conditioning evaporator.

Drier

A chemical which, when added to an enamel, paint, varnish, or oil, hastens the drying or hardening of the film through evaporation.

Drive Axle

An axle that transmits a drive to the wheels. Also known as a live axle.

Drive Belt

Traditionally called the fan belt. A Vee or multi-vee belt to take drive from the engine to auxiliary components such as an alternator or water pump.

Drive Flange

A flange that is used to transmit drive from one component to another. The flange on the end of a propshaft is a good example.

Drive Gear

A toothed wheel to pass drive to another toothed wheel.

Drive Joints

General term used to describe any joint in a drive system such as a CV or universal joint.

Drive Line

Rotary shafts carrying drive to the wheels.

Drive Motor

A motor that supplies a driving force. Term usually refers to an electric motor.

Drive Pinion

A small gear that drives another gear.