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Also known as! Here’s a list of UK car parts that have more than one commonly used name:
Steering & Suspension
- Track Rod – Also known as Rack End Joint, Inner Track Rod.
- Tie Rod End – Also known as Track Rod End.
- Steering Rack Boot – Also known as Rack Gaiter, Steering Rack Gaiter.
- Drop Link – Also known as Anti-Roll Bar Link, Stabiliser Link, Sway Bar Link.
- Wishbone – Also known as Control Arm, Suspension Arm, A-Arm.
- Wishbone Bushes – Also known as Control Arm Bushes, Suspension Arm Bushes.
- Lower Control Arm – Also known as Bottom Arm, Lower Wishbone.
- Upper Control Arm – Also known as Upper Wishbone.
- ARB Bushes – Also known as Anti-Roll Bar Bushes, Stabiliser Bar Bushes, Sway Bar Bushes.
- Top Mount – Also known as Strut Mount, Suspension Mount.
- Shock Absorber – Also known as Damper, Strut (if combined with a coil spring).
- Coil Spring – Also known as Suspension Spring, Road Spring.
- Leaf Spring – Also known as Suspension Leaf, Spring Pack.
- Torsion Bar – Also known as Torsion Spring, Torsion Suspension Bar.
- Ball Joint – Also known as Suspension Ball Joint, Wishbone Ball Joint.
- Wheel Bearing – Also known as Hub Bearing, Axle Bearing.
- Steering Column – Also known as Steering Shaft.
- Steering Box – Also known as Steering Gearbox, Steering Mechanism.
Braking System
- Brake Caliper – Also known as Brake Cylinder (less common term).
- Brake Disc – Also known as Brake Rotor.
- Brake Drum – Also known as Drum Rotor.
- Brake Pads – Also known as Friction Pads.
- Brake Shoes – Also known as Drum Brake Shoes.
- Handbrake Cable – Also known as Parking Brake Cable.
- Brake Servo – Also known as Brake Booster, Vacuum Servo.
- Brake Master Cylinder – Also known as Master Brake Cylinder.
- Brake Wheel Cylinder – Also known as Drum Brake Cylinder.
- ABS Sensor – Also known as Wheel Speed Sensor, Anti-Lock Brake Sensor.
Engine Components
- Cylinder Head – Also known as Engine Head.
- Head Gasket – Also known as Cylinder Head Gasket.
- Piston Rings – Also known as Compression Rings, Oil Control Rings.
- Crankshaft Pulley – Also known as Harmonic Balancer, Crank Pulley.
- Timing Belt – Also known as Cam Belt.
- Timing Chain – Also known as Cam Chain.
- Timing Chain Tensioner – Also known as Cam Chain Tensioner.
- Auxiliary Belt – Also known as Serpentine Belt, Fan Belt.
- Alternator Belt – Also known as Drive Belt, Aux Belt.
- Water Pump – Also known as Coolant Pump.
- Oil Pump – Also known as Engine Lubrication Pump.
- Fuel Pump – Also known as Lift Pump, Injection Pump (depending on type).
- Fuel Injector – Also known as Injector Nozzle.
- Throttle Body – Also known as Air Intake Valve.
- Intake Manifold – Also known as Inlet Manifold.
- Exhaust Manifold – Also known as Manifold Header.
- EGR Valve – Also known as Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve.
- PCV Valve – Also known as Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve.
- MAF Sensor – Also known as Mass Airflow Sensor, Air Flow Meter.
- MAP Sensor – Also known as Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor.
- Lambda Sensor – Also known as Oxygen Sensor, O2 Sensor.
- Idle Control Valve – Also known as Idle Air Control Valve.
- Turbocharger – Also known as Turbo.
- Intercooler – Also known as Charge Air Cooler.
Cooling System
- Radiator – Also known as Coolant Radiator.
- Radiator Cap – Also known as Expansion Tank Cap.
- Expansion Tank – Also known as Coolant Reservoir.
- Thermostat – Also known as Coolant Thermostat.
- Coolant Hoses – Also known as Radiator Hoses, Water Hoses.
- Heater Matrix – Also known as Heater Core.
Transmission & Drivetrain
- Clutch Disc – Also known as Clutch Plate.
- Clutch Cover – Also known as Clutch Pressure Plate.
- Clutch Release Bearing – Also known as Throw-Out Bearing.
- Clutch Slave Cylinder – Also known as Clutch Actuator.
- Flywheel – Also known as Flexplate (in automatic cars).
- Driveshaft – Also known as Propshaft, Axle Shaft.
- CV Joint – Also known as Constant Velocity Joint.
- CV Boot – Also known as CV Gaiter.
- Differential – Also known as Final Drive Unit.
- Gearbox – Also known as Transmission.
- Gear Linkage – Also known as Shift Linkage.
- Torque Converter – Also known as Automatic Clutch (in some cases).
Electrical & Lighting
- Starter Motor – Also known as Cranking Motor.
- Alternator – Also known as Charging Dynamo (older term).
- Ignition Coil – Also known as Coil Pack.
- HT Leads – Also known as High Tension Leads, Spark Plug Leads.
- Fuse Box – Also known as Power Distribution Unit.
- Battery – Also known as Car Battery, Starter Battery.
- Headlight Bulb – Also known as Main Beam Bulb, Dipped Beam Bulb.
- Tail Light – Also known as Rear Light, Brake Light (depending on function).
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