Thursday, 28 March 2024, 5:01 PM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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Jounce

Suspension bump travel due to the wheel hitting an irregularity in the road surface. Also applies when the suspension is pushed down. Also known as bounce.

Journal

The surface hardened cylindrical part of a shaft that forms part of a bearing. The journal rotates in round sleeve or split shell bearings.

Joystick

A control stick that operates a system.

Judder

Irregular braking or clutch operation with intermittent snatching.

Jump Leads

Heavy duty electrical cables used to connect a slave battery to a vehicle with a discharged battery for starting. Also jumper cables.

Jump Start

Starting a vehicle engine with the aid of a slave battery and jump leads.

Jumper Cables

Heavy duty electrical cables used to connect a slave battery to a vehicle with a discharged battery for starting. Also jump leads.