Glossary “reverse idler gear” Definition:
1). Gear in most standard transmissions that must be meshed to obtain reverse, and that idles in all forward gears. 2). Gear that transfers power in reverse only. Rotating on a separate shaft, it reverses the direction of the counter-gear motion.

Glossary “reverse masking” Definition:
A masking method that requires you to fold the masking paper back and over the masking tape.

Glossary “reverse shoe” Definition:
Term used for trailing shoe.

Glossary “reverse gear” Definition:
Transmission gear arrangement obtained from a planetary gear set when the planet-gear carrier is held and power is applied to the sun gear, the ring gear is driven in a reverse direction.

Glossary “reverse clutch” Definition:
A multiple-disc clutch that is engagedfor the purpose of producing a reverse gear, but can also be applied to produce other gear combinations in an A/T.

Glossary “reverse Elliot axle” Definition:
A solid-beam front axle on which the steering knuckles span the axle ends.

Glossary “reverse flush” Definition:
Method of cleaning an engine and/or radiator by flushing in a direction opposite of normal coolant flow, under pressure.

Glossary “reverse flushing” Definition:
Method used to clean an engine or cooling system by flushing it in the opposite direction of normal coolant flow.

Glossary “reverse blocker valve” Definition:
Control valve which is controlled by governor or direct drive oil pressure, which prevents reverse range from applying while the vehicle is moving forward.

Glossary “reverse bias” Definition:
A dc voltage applied to a semiconductor junction, with a polarity opposite to that for forward bias.

Glossary “reverse bleeding” Definition:
Method of purging air from a hydraulic system by forcing fluid into the system through a bleeder valve and allowing the air to escape at the master cylinder or reservoir.