Glossary “radial tire waddle” Definition:
Term used for tire waddle.
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radial motion
Glossary “radial motion” Definition:
Motion extended to either, or both, extremes of a radius.
radial clearance
Glossary “radial clearance” Definition:
Clearance within the bearing and between balls and races perpendicular to the shaft.
radial compressor
Glossary “radial compressor” Definition:
Type of A/C compressor.
radial grid
Glossary “radial grid” Definition:
A lead alloy framework for the active materials of a lead acid battery that has radial support spokes to add strength and improve continuity.
radial load
Glossary “radial load” Definition:
A load that is in an up and down direction.
radial
Glossary “radial” Definition:
Radial is in the plane of rotation.
rack straightening system
Glossary “rack straightening system” Definition:
Generally, a drive-on system with a bult-in anchoring and pulling mechanism.
rack shaft
Glossary “rack shaft” Definition:
Horizontal toothed part of the rack and pinion assembly to which the tie rod ends are attached.
rad
Glossary “rad” Definition:
Acronym form of Radiator.
rack bushing
Glossary “rack bushing” Definition:
Bushing used to attach and support the steering rack gear.
rack guide
Glossary “rack guide” Definition:
Guide on which the rack is positioned to contact the pinion.
rack and pinion
Glossary “rack and pinion” Definition:
Type of steering assembly that has a gear or pinion at one end of the steering shaft engaging in a horizontal-toothed bar or rack having tie rods at either end that are attached to the steering arms.
rack and pinion steering
Glossary “rack and pinion steering” Definition:
Term used for rack and pinion.
rack body
Glossary “rack body” Definition:
Part of the steering system containing the rack shaft
RAC
Glossary “RAC” Definition:
Remote Accessory Control
race
Glossary “race” Definition:
1). That element of a one-way roller clutch providing the cylindrical surface through which the rollers and cam transmit torque. 2). A grove, edge, or track on which a rolling or sliding part moves.
racer's tape
Glossary “racer’s tape” Definition:
Duct tape.
races
Glossary “races” Definition:
The metal rings on which ball or roller bearings rotate.
raceway
Glossary “raceway” Definition:
A groove or track designed into the races of a bearing or U-joint housing to guide and control the action of the balls or trunnions.