Automotive Glossary


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Switch Pack

General term to describe a collection of switches in one unit, window lift switches in the driver's door for example.

Swivel Axis

Line about which the steering turns.

Swivel Joints

Joints used as part of a steering linkage about which the steering turns.

Swivel Pins

Pins used as part of a steering linkage. Often called Kingpins.

Symmetrical

A description of objects that are the same on each side of their centre line.

Symptom

The observed or measures result of a fault in a system.

Synchromesh Gear

Gear change system in which the speed of rotation of a selected gear is automatically synchronized with that of the mainshaft.

Synchromesh Hub

Cone clutches that are part of a gear change system which equalises the speed of a rotating gear.

Synchronise

Two or more occurrences happening or being made to happen at the same time.

Synchroniser

Part of gear change system that automatically synchronises gear speeds before they are engaged.


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