What is torque?

torque wrench

Glossary “torque wrench” Definition:
Wrench that indicates the amount of torque being exerted when used, to enable threaded parts to be tightened a specified amount.

torque steer

Glossary “torque steer” Definition:
An outside influence, such as uneven front tire-tread wear, causing the steering wheel to turn right or left during hard acceleration, relating to the dual torque and steering requirements that are applied to the drive axle of front-wheel-drive vehicles. When there are different length shafts, the long one wraps and there is a slight lag before it puts its torque to the wheel, causing the vehicle to pull to one side.

torque plate

Glossary “torque plate” Definition:
Thick metal plate bolted to the deck of a block during cylinder boring and honing to reproduce the stress caused when the heads are installed and the bolts are properly torqued.

torque in steps

Glossary “torque in steps” Definition:
Three steps are normally used to reach the specific torque. The final step will always be the specific torque value. Each step must be done in the specific torque sequence.

torque multiplication

Glossary “torque multiplication” Definition:
Torque increase as a result of converter action that allows the turbine to revolve slower than the impeller during acceleration and heavy-load conditions at a ratio as much as 2:1.

torque converter

Glossary “torque converter” Definition:
1). Unit that transfers power from the engine to the transmission input shaft by directing and redirecting fluid flow. 2). A type of fluid coupling used to connect the engine crankshaft to the automatic transmission input shaft. Torque converter multiply the available engine torque under certain operating conditions.