- Industry: Automotive
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A device that draws fuel from the fuel tank and delivers it to the fuel injectors.
Industry:Automotive
An option in a lease which allows the lessee to purchase the vehicle at the end of the lease term for a specified price.
Industry:Automotive
A "full-floating axle" is used for heavy-duty load conditions. The axle is not attached to the wheel hub. In fact, it is possible to remove the axle while the wheel is still attached to the differential axle tubes. The axle housing carries the entire load of the vehicle, leaving the fully floating axle to only deal with the engine torque. By separating the two functions, the rear axle can effectively carry more load and transfer more torque than a semi-floating axle. A full-floating axle is commonly used in heavy-duty 3/4-ton and 1-ton trucks, providing a more even weight distribution over the axle than a semifloating design.
Industry:Automotive
Consists of a round pinion gear attached to the steering shaft, and a flat bar with gear teeth cut into it, called the rack. The rack and pinion mesh at a point between the front wheels. As the steering wheel is turned, the shaft from the steering column turns the pinion gear, forcing the rack either right or left along a horizontal plane. The rack is linked to the wheels via tie rods, which push and pull the wheels to steer them. In general, rack-and-pinion steering is precise and responsive.
Industry:Automotive
This full-time setup means that all four wheels are driving the vehicle at all times. Since the vehicle is always operating in 4-high, no additional driver input is required for normal driving situations.
Industry:Automotive
A device that transfers heat from the liquid coolant to the atmosphere.
Industry:Automotive
Used on the front section of Toyota pickups, this design incorporates two c-channel frame sections welded together to form a box. Reinforcements are pre-welded inside in key areas for additional strength. In addition, this frame section is designed to act as a forward crumple zone for frontal impacts. This frame design provides maximum torsional rigidity to support the engine and transmission of the truck.
Industry:Automotive
When the transfer case is engaged in "L4," turning on the rear differential lock switch in the instrument panel "locks" the rear differential so both wheels turn at the same rate of speed. This helps provide additional traction in inclement on- and off-road conditions.
Industry:Automotive
Containing compressed nitrogen gas, these shocks generally respond more quickly and do not "fatigue" under hard use.
Industry:Automotive
A long, thin, narrow strip of steel curved in a semi-elliptical arc and connected at each end to the vehicle's frame. Usually, more than one strip is used to form a multi-leaf spring. Rugged and simple in design, leaf springs are extremely flexible, are able to be layered according to weight application and are designed to support heavy loads. The rear leaf springs on Tundra and Tacoma 4x4 and PreRunner models are located above the axle for added ground clearance.
Industry:Automotive
