Saturday, 20 April 2024, 2:18 PM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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Limited Slip DifferentialFinal drive differential with a clutch or other device to limit the differential action when one wheel loses traction. |
Limp HomeElectronic control systems on later vehicles can substitute faulty sensor signals and therefore a vehicle can 'limp home' even when a fault occurs. |
LINThe LIN-Bus (Local Interconnect Network) is a vehicle bus standard or computer networking bus-system used within current automotive network architectures. Local interconnect network (LIN) is a single-master, multiple-slave networking architecture originally developed for automotive sensor and actuator networking applications. |
LinearFor an equal increase in one variable an equal increase occurs in another. |
Linear ValveA valve where the movement is proportional to the change in opening size. |
Liner (Cylinder)A steel sleeve used to form a running surface for pistons in an engine. Also known as a cylinder sleeve. |
LiningThe friction material attached to brake pads, shoes and clutch friction plates. |
LinkageGeneral term used to describe a collection of components that operate something. |
Lip SealAn oil seal with a lip that is reinforced with a coil spring and is used to retain oil on a revolving or reciprocating shaft. |
Liquid LeverHydraulic cylinders that increase the force applied. |