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ACT CH22
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| air intake system | brings cool outside air to the engine. At a minimum |
| belts | pulleys |
| catalytic converter | component of a vehicle's exhaust system designed to incinerate polluting exhaust gas |
| constant velocity joint | Found at each end of the drive axle |
| endplay | a measurement of how far the axle can be pulled out and pushed in after installation. Excessive endplay must be adjusted. |
| engine cradle | Frame component that supports the engine |
| evaporative emissions control system | also known as an EVAP system |
| exhaust system | Channels waste combustion gases from the engine to the rear of the vehicle |
| fuel system | stores fuel and moves it to the engine |
| inertia switch | shuts down the fuel pump in the event of a collision |
| motor mounts | connect the engine to the vehicle's frame or unibody. Motor mounts contain a rubber section or are filled with thick liquid to isolate engine vibration from the vehicle |
| universal joints | driveline components that allow the drive shaft to rotate while the suspension moves up and down |