Glossary “tolerance” Definition:
Allowable variation from a standard specification. Permissable variation between the two extremes of a specification of dimensions.
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toluene
Glossary “toluene” Definition:
A colorless, flammable liquid hydrocarbon. C6H5CH3 , once used as a cleaning solvent.
ton
Glossary “ton” Definition:
Unit of weight regarded as 2,000 pounds (907.2 kilograms).
ton of refrigeration
Glossary “ton of refrigeration” Definition:
The effect of melting one ton of ice in 24 hours, equal to 12,000 Btu per hour.
toe gear
Glossary “toe gear” Definition:
Inner end of a gear tooth.
toe in
Glossary “toe in” Definition:
Amount by which the front of a front wheel points inward, or the front of the rear wheels.
toe out
Glossary “toe out” Definition:
Amount by which the front of a front wheel points outward, or the front of the rear wheels.
toe out on turns
Glossary “toe out on turns” Definition:
Difference between the angles each of the front wheels makes during a turn.
toe change
Glossary “toe change” Definition:
When toe changes in response to changes in ride height.
toe
Glossary “toe” Definition:
1). End of the brake shoe against the anchor. 2). Suspension alignment angle. 3). The end of the teeth on the inner diameter of a ring gear.
toe adjustment
Glossary “toe adjustment” Definition:
Methods provided by the manufacturer to move the front or rear wheels so there is a specified distance between a centerline of each front wheel, and the centerline of the rear wheels.
toe alignment
Glossary “toe alignment” Definition:
Comparison of the distances between the fronts and the rears of a pair of tires.
toe angle
Glossary “toe angle” Definition:
Difference in the distance between the centerline of the tires on either axle (front or rear) measured at the front and rear of the tires and at spindle height.
TN
Glossary “TN” Definition:
Tan
TOC
Glossary “TOC” Definition:
Trap Oxidizer-Continuous
TM
Glossary “TM” Definition:
Throttle Modulator
TMAP
Glossary “TMAP” Definition:
Thermal Manifold Absolute Pressure
TLUC-VS
Glossary “TLUC-VS” Definition:
Transmission Lock Up Converter – Vacuum Switch
TLUC
Glossary “TLUC” Definition:
Transmission Lock Up Converter
TLUC-TVS
Glossary “TLUC-TVS” Definition:
Transmission Lock Up Converter – Thermal Vacuum Switch