Glossary “yotta” Definition:
Prefix representing the number 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000
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yocto
Glossary “yocto” Definition:
Prefix representing the number 0,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,001
yoke
Glossary “yoke” Definition:
In a U-joint, the drivable torque-and-motion input and output member, attached to a shaft or tube.
yoke bearing
Glossary “yoke bearing” Definition:
U-shaped, spring loaded bearing in the rack and pinion steering assembly that presses the rack against the steering pinion shaft.
yoke sleeve kit
Glossary “yoke sleeve kit” Definition:
Kit that may be used to rebuild the yoke.
yield strength
Glossary “yield strength” Definition:
Amount of force that can be applied to a material before it bends or breaks.
yield stress
Glossary “yield stress” Definition:
The amount of strain needed to permanently deform a test specimen of sheet metal.
yaw
Glossary “yaw” Definition:
1). The Z-axis. 2). The rotation of a vehicle structure around a vertical axis.
YE
Glossary “YE” Definition:
Yellow
yield point
Glossary “yield point” Definition:
The amount of force that a piece of metal can resist without tearing or breaking.
Y-pipe
Glossary “Y-pipe” Definition:
A Y-shaped pipe, such as an exhaust pipe, that merges two passages into one.
Y-axis
Glossary “Y-axis” Definition:
The Y axis represents the voltage displayed on the face of the oscilloscope
Y-block
Glossary “Y-block” Definition:
Block of a V-type engine having a deep crankcase.