Glossary “outer race” Definition:
The race nearest to the outside of the hub of a roller bearing.
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outboard constant velocity joint
Glossary “outboard constant velocity joint” Definition:
The outer CV joint, or the one closest to the wheels. It allows for turning, but usually will not allow for suspension travel (plunge).
out of square
Glossary “out of square” Definition:
The condition of a square or rectangular part when its vertical sides are not at right angles to its horizontal sides.
out of the box
Glossary “out of the box” Definition:
A vehicle, device, or component that is absolutely stock without modification.
outboard brakes
Glossary “outboard brakes” Definition:
A brake assembly that is mounted at the outer or wheel end of an axle half shaft.
Otto cycle
Glossary “Otto cycle” Definition:
The basic principle of operation of the four-stroke piston engine: intake, compression, power and exhaust.
Otto cycle engine
Glossary “Otto cycle engine” Definition:
A four-stroke cycle engine.
out of phase
Glossary “out of phase” Definition:
A term that relates to a drive shaft having two universal joints that are not in phase with each other, producing a jouncing or jerking motion as the drive shaft turns.
out of round
Glossary “out of round” Definition:
The condition of a circular part when it is not circular, as in slightly oval shaped.
OTM
Glossary “OTM” Definition:
Output Test Mode
otr
Glossary “otr” Definition:
Acronym form of Outer
OSM
Glossary “OSM” Definition:
Output State Monitor
OSR
Glossary “OSR” Definition:
On-Board System Readiness
OSS
Glossary “OSS” Definition:
Output Shaft Speed Sensor
OSSM
Glossary “OSSM” Definition:
Overland Suspension System Module
OTIS
Glossary “OTIS” Definition:
Overhead Traveler Information System
oscilloscope
Glossary “oscilloscope” Definition:
An instrument that produces a visible image of one or more rapidly varying electrical quantities with respect to time or with another electrical quality.
OSHA
Glossary “OSHA” Definition:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration. A division of the U.S. Department of Labor that establishes and enforces workplace safety regulations.
oscillation damper
Glossary “oscillation damper” Definition:
A shock absorber may be considered a damper that controls energy stored in the springs under load.
oscillations
Glossary “oscillations” Definition:
The up and down peaks of a waveform