Glossary “worm tracks” Definition:
Oil flow circuits cast within a valve body. See oil galleries.

Glossary “worm hole” Definition:
1). Galvanic reaction that erodes metal for the outer walls of wet cylinder sleeves. 2). Term used to discribe the oil passages in an A/T, between the valve body and the transmission case.

Glossary “worm hose clamp” Definition:
A clamp that uses a screw that engages a slotted band. Turning the screw reduces or enlarges the clamp diameter.

Glossary “worm shaft” Definition:
Steering gearbox component having spiral grooves that resemble a coiled worm, to transfer motion from the steering wheel shaft to the pitman shaft.

Glossary “worm and sector” Definition:
Type of steering gear assembly that converts a rotary motion to a linear motion.

Glossary “worm bearing preload” Definition:
Adjustment of a worm gear bearing to prevent or reduce backlash.

Glossary “worm gear” Definition:
1). Gear at the end of the steering column in a worm and sector steering system. 2). A gear that is shaped like a shaft with gear teeth cut in a continuous spiral around its outer surface. A worm gear changes the axis of rotation when it turns another gear.

Glossary “worm gear clamp” Definition:
Hose clamps for all applications, except fuel injection.