Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 3:42 PM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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Drive PlateA plate that takes the place of the flywheel on an engine such as to transfer drive to a torque converter. |
Drive PulleysPulleys that transfer drive from one shaft to another. |
Drive RatiosRatio between gears. For example 2:1 or 1.3:1. |
Drive ShaftsOpen shafts carrying the drive from the final drive to the driven wheels. |
DrivelineTransmission components in the line between the engine and wheels. |
Driveline Wind-upDescription of how a vehicle in four-wheel drive (with no centre differential) can build up spring tension in its transmission components. This is because the front wheels may rotate at a slightly different speed to the rear wheels. |
Driven PlaneThe plane (like a flat sheet) through which the drive operates. |
Driven PlateThe clutch disc that is driven by the pressure plate. |
DriveshaftsOpen shafts carrying the drive from the final drive to the driven wheels. |
Driving BeamThe upper of the two headlamp beams. Also main beam and upper beam. |