Automotive Parts Catalog Flashcards

Vocabulary practice flashcards identifying key automotive replacement parts, braking components, suspension units, and engine accessories based on the catalog transcript.

Break Pad

An automotive braking component that creates friction against the brake rotor to slow or stop the vehicle.

Break Shoe

A curved piece of metal carrying friction lining, used within drum brake systems to slow down the vehicle wheel.

Disc Rotor

A circular metal disc attached to the wheel hub that brake pads clamp onto to generate stopping friction.

Brake Caliper

The hydraulic assembly that houses the brake pistons and presses the brake pads against the disc rotor.

Tripod Joint

A three-pronged inner CV joint component that allows for plunge movement along the drive axle shaft.

CV Boot

A flexible rubber protective cover that retains grease and protects constant velocity joints from dirt and moisture.

Steering Gear Boot

An expandable accordion-style rubber boot that protects the inner tie rod joints of the steering rack.

Shock Absorber Mounting

A rubber-to-metal insulator mounted at the top of a strut assembly that secures the shock to the vehicle chassis.

Shock Coil Spring

A helical heavy-duty steel spring that supports the vehicle weight and absorbs suspension impacts.

Shock Dust Cover

A protective rubber boot that shields the shock absorber piston rod from road debris and contaminants.

Bonet Shock

A gas strut mechanism designed to assist in lifting and holding open the engine bonnet or tailgate.

Ball Joint

A spherical bearing connection connecting suspension control arms to the steering knuckle for multi-axis movement.

Tie Rod End

An outer steering joint linking the steering rack to the wheel hub to control wheel direction.

Rack End

An inner steering tie rod assembly connected directly to the steering rack gear shaft.

Stabilizer Link

A linkage rod connecting the sway bar to the suspension control arm or strut to reduce vehicle body roll during turns.

Control Arm

A hinged suspension link attaching the wheel hub assembly to the vehicle frame.

Oil Filter

A filtration unit designed to capture contaminants and debris circulating within engine motor oil.

Diesel Filter

A fuel system filter that cleans impurities, dirt, and water from diesel fuel prior to injection.

AC Filter

A cabin filter that cleans air entering the vehicle interior through the heating and air conditioning system.

Air Filter

An engine intake filter element that traps airborne dirt and dust before combustion.

Fuel Pump

An electrical or mechanical pump responsible for delivering fuel from the fuel tank to the engine.

Plug Wire Set

A set of insulated high-voltage ignition cables connecting the ignition distributor or coils to the spark plugs.

Water Pump

An engine-driven pump that continuously circulates liquid coolant through the cooling system.

Ignition Coil

An induction transformer that converts battery voltage into high ignition voltage to create a spark at the spark plugs.

Compressor

The air conditioning component that compresses refrigerant vapor to circulate it through the cooling loop.

Tensioner-Complete

An adjustable spring-loaded pulley mechanism that maintains proper drive belt tension.

Top Cover Gasket

A rubber or molded elastomer seal between the valve cover and cylinder head to prevent oil leakage.

Top Gasket

A high-pressure seal placed between the cylinder head and engine block to seal combustion cylinders, oil, and coolant.

Wheel Cylinder Rubber

A hydraulic sealing cup or boot used inside drum brake wheel cylinders to prevent fluid leaks.

Clutch Plate

A high-friction disc in a manual transmission system positioned between the engine flywheel and clutch pressure plate.

Clutch Cover

A spring-loaded pressure plate assembly bolted to the engine flywheel to engage and disengage the clutch plate.

Universal Joint

A cross-shaped trunnion joint allowing power transmission between drive shafts at flexible angles.

Brake Master Cylinder

The primary hydraulic device that converts brake pedal pressure into hydraulic brake line fluid pressure.

Steering Rack

A rack-and-pinion steering assembly that turns steering wheel movement into lateral action to swivel road wheels.

Radiator

A cooling heat exchanger featuring finned tubes through which heated engine coolant passes to cool down.

Arm Bush

A flexible rubber isolator inserted into control arm pivot points to dampen vibrations and road shocks.

Engine Mounting

A vibration-absorbing rubber-and-metal bracket that holds the engine securely to the car frame.

Hub Bearing

A complete wheel bearing unit that mounts the wheel to the vehicle hub and spindle.

Center Bearing

A mid-driveshaft support bearing mounted in a rubber housing to hold long split driveshafts stable.