Glossary “cluster assembly” Definition:
A manual-transmission related term applied to a group of gears of different sizes machined from one steel casting.
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clutch
Glossary “clutch” Definition:
Device for connecting and disconnecting the engine from the transmission or for a similar purpose in other units.
clutch control cable
Glossary “clutch control cable” Definition:
Cable assembly with a flexible outer housing anchored at the upper and lower ends. Moving back and forth inside the flexible housing is a braided wire cable that transfers clutch pedal movement to the clutch release lever.
clutch cover
Glossary “clutch cover” Definition:
Another term for clutch pressure plate.
clutch cushion plate
Glossary “clutch cushion plate” Definition:
A metal cushion in between the clutch facing that lets the facing compress.
clutch disc
Glossary “clutch disc” Definition:
The friction material part of the clutch assembly that fits between the flywheel and the pressure plate (also may be referred to as clutch cover.
clunk
Glossary “clunk” Definition:
Short, dull sound often heard when the transaxle engages or when accelerating.
clunking
Glossary “clunking” Definition:
A metallic noise most often heard when an A/T is engaged into drive or revrse.. It is also often heard when the throttle is applied or released. Caused by excessive backlash somewhere in the drivetrain and is felt or heard in the axle.
closing ramp
Glossary “closing ramp” Definition:
Part of the cam lobe that closed the valve. The closing ramp lobe reduces its rate of letdown so the valve closes very gently against the seat.
cloud point
Glossary “cloud point” Definition:
Diesel fuel appears cloudy when the wax separates out during very cold weather.
closure panel
Glossary “closure panel” Definition:
Moveable exterior body panel, such as a hood, door, deck lid, etc.
CLR_DST
Glossary “CLR_DST” Definition:
Distance since codes cleared. Displayed in Km.
CLS
Glossary “CLS” Definition:
Closed Loop System
CLSD – LP
Glossary “CLSD – LP” Definition:
Fuel Closed Loop Status
closed end spring
Glossary “closed end spring” Definition:
Coil springs having end hoops next to the coils.
closed loop
Glossary “closed loop” Definition:
1). The basic principle of electronic engine management in which input from an O? sensor allows the engine-control computer to determine and maintain a nearly perfect A/F ratio. 2). A computer condition in which the A/F ratio is being controlled on the basis of various inputs to the computer.
closed loop fuel control
Glossary “closed loop fuel control” Definition:
Controls engine operation when the engine is operating in closed loop fuel control.
closed ventilation system
Glossary “closed ventilation system” Definition:
Crankcase ventilation system that does not allow blowby to escape into the atmosphere.
clock spring
Glossary “clock spring” Definition:
Device, located between the steering column and steering wheel, that conducts electrical signals in an air-bag system to the module, while allowing steering-wheel rotation. Provides electrical continuity in all steering wheel positions.
clockspring
Glossary “clockspring” Definition:
A winding of electrical conducting tape enclosed within a plastic housing. The clockspring maintains continuity between the steering wheel, switches,the air bag, and the wiring harness in all steering wheel positions as it is rotated.