Automotive Glossary


Automotive Glossary

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Axle Mounting

Method of fixing the axle to the body or springs.

Axle Stands

Vehicle support equipment manufactured with a rated weight capacity. Used to support a vehicle when wheels are removed or when access to the underside is needed. Also known as jack stands.

Axle Windup

A condition in an axle where the driven component locks and the axle casing attempts to rotate on its mountings. Usually caused when a differential lock or limited slip device is used and wheel spin is not possible such as on a dry road.

B

B-CAN

Body CAN or Basic CAN

B.A

British Association old standard size of threads."

B.S. Kite Mark

British Standards Kite Mark. The symbol of the British Standards Institute consisting of a triangle on its point with a capital B on its side above the triangle and a capital S inside the triangle.

B.S.F

British Standard Fine size of thread."

B+

Battery Positive Voltage

Babbitt Metal

An alloy of tin, copper, antimony and lead used as a coating for plain steel bearings.

Back EMF

A voltage produced that tends to oppose the voltage that created it.


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