Glossary “rear control arm” Definition:
Horizontal arms that connect the rear axle housing to the frame when coil springs are used in the rear suspension system to maintain axle alignment and handle the driving and torque loads.

Glossary “rear driving” Definition:
Term used for rear-wheel drive.

Glossary “rear bulkhead panel” Definition:
Panel that separates the passenger compartment from the rear trunk area.

Glossary “rear camshaft plug” Definition:
Plug driven in the rear of the block behind the camshaft to contain the oil supplied to the rear camshaft bearing.

Glossary “rear axle housing” Definition:
Basic framework of the rear-axle assembly inside which the individual parts, including the differential and axles are mounted and/or operate.

Glossary “rear axle torque” Definition:
The torque received and multiplied by the rear drive axle assembly.

Glossary “rear antilock brake system (RABS)” Definition:
A two-wheel Kelsey-Hayes ABS used on the rear wheels of Ford light-duty pickup trucks

Glossary “rear axle assembly” Definition:
A group of parts that operate to transfer driving torque from the drive shaft to the rear wheels, and includes mounting pads for the rear springs and shocks.