Glossary “front section” Definition:
Also called nose section, it includes everything between the front bumper and the cowl.

Glossary “front fender aprons” Definition:
The inner panels that surround the wheels and tires to keep out road debris.

Glossary “front fenders” Definition:
Parts that extend from the front door to the front bumper. They cover the front suspension and inner aprons.

Glossary “front idler” Definition:
Pulley used as a means of tightening or maintaining the proper alignment and tension of the drive belt.

Glossary “front of dash components” Definition:
Heating and air-conditioning components that are mounted on the cowl side in the engine compartment.

Glossary “front pump” Definition:
A pump, located at the front of the A/T, driven by the engine through two dogs on the torque-converter housing, to supply fluid pressure whenever the engine is running.

Glossary “front end drive” Definition:
Vehicle having its drive wheels located on the front axle.

Glossary “front end geometry” Definition:
The angular relationships involving the front suspension, steering system, and tires.

Glossary “front end rack” Definition:
Used to measure and adjust the steering and suspension of a vehicle after repairs.. Also known as an alignment rack.

Glossary “front engined” Definition:
Vehicle with the engine in front, ahead of the passenger compartment.

Glossary “front control arm” Definition:
Horizontal arms that connect the front wheels to the car and that support the weight of the front of the vehicle.

Glossary “front cradle” Definition:
Heavy metal framework that attaches to the chassis and supports the powertrain and allows the attachment of many of the suspension and steering parts.

Glossary “front differential” Definition:
Much like a convential rear axle, but having steerable knuckles and mounted at the front of the vehicle.

Glossary “front drive” Definition:
Drive system that transmits power through the front wheels.

Glossary “front body structural components” Definition:
In a perimeter frame design, the front body section is made up of the radiator support, front fender, and front fender apron. These are installed with bolts and form an easily disassembled structure.

Glossary “front clip” Definition:
Complete replacement of the front bodywork back to the cowl or A-pillar.

Glossary “front and rear suspension systems” Definition:
The suspension system, with the frame, supplies steering control under all road conditions and maintains proper tracking and directional stability as well as providing proper wheel alignment to minimize tire wear.

Glossary “front bearing retainer” Definition:
Iron or aluminum circular casting fastened to the front of a transmission housing to retain the front transmiison bearing assembly.