Automotive Glossary


Automotive Glossary

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Balance Shaft

A rotating shaft geared to another shaft, usually the crankshaft that carries counterbalance weights to bring the shafts into harmonic balance.

Balance Valve

A hydraulic device that controls the pressure in different parts of a hydraulic circuit. Used to balance front and rear brake actuation.

Balance Weights

Small weights used to balance a shaft or a wheel.

Balancer

Additive used to balance colour formulae in proportion to size and pigment-to-binder ratio.

Balk Ring

A component of a synchromesh gear hub that provides a cone clutch and guidance of the outer hub to the gear dog teeth.

Ball Bearing

A bearing consisting of inner and outer tracks with a series of ball bearings in between. A single surface hardened steel ball.

Ball Flange

Flexible exhaust connection.

Ball Joints

Joints that allow movement for suspension and steering.

Ball Pivot

A pivot that allows movement in several directions.

Ball Valve

A simple valve that is closed off as a ball moves.


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