Glossary “outer cam clutch” Definition:
A one-way roller clutch which has the cam profile surfaces on the outer element.
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out of square
Glossary “out of square” Definition:
The condition of a square or rectangular part when its vertical sides are not at right angles to its horizontal sides.
out of the box
Glossary “out of the box” Definition:
A vehicle, device, or component that is absolutely stock without modification.
outboard brakes
Glossary “outboard brakes” Definition:
A brake assembly that is mounted at the outer or wheel end of an axle half shaft.
outboard constant velocity joint
Glossary “outboard constant velocity joint” Definition:
The outer CV joint, or the one closest to the wheels. It allows for turning, but usually will not allow for suspension travel (plunge).
Otto cycle
Glossary “Otto cycle” Definition:
The basic principle of operation of the four-stroke piston engine: intake, compression, power and exhaust.
Otto cycle engine
Glossary “Otto cycle engine” Definition:
A four-stroke cycle engine.
out of phase
Glossary “out of phase” Definition:
A term that relates to a drive shaft having two universal joints that are not in phase with each other, producing a jouncing or jerking motion as the drive shaft turns.
out of round
Glossary “out of round” Definition:
The condition of a circular part when it is not circular, as in slightly oval shaped.
OTM
Glossary “OTM” Definition:
Output Test Mode
otr
Glossary “otr” Definition:
Acronym form of Outer
OSR
Glossary “OSR” Definition:
On-Board System Readiness
OSS
Glossary “OSS” Definition:
Output Shaft Speed Sensor
OSSM
Glossary “OSSM” Definition:
Overland Suspension System Module
OTIS
Glossary “OTIS” Definition:
Overhead Traveler Information System
OSM
Glossary “OSM” Definition:
Output State Monitor
oscillation damper
Glossary “oscillation damper” Definition:
A shock absorber may be considered a damper that controls energy stored in the springs under load.
oscillations
Glossary “oscillations” Definition:
The up and down peaks of a waveform
oscillator
Glossary “oscillator” Definition:
This semiconductor device creates a rapid back-and-forth movement of voltage
oscilloscope
Glossary “oscilloscope” Definition:
An instrument that produces a visible image of one or more rapidly varying electrical quantities with respect to time or with another electrical quality.