ASE Auto Maintenance and Light Repair
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Bell housing
A braking system that uses cast iron drums mounted to the wheel hubs. Hydraulic pressure from the brake system forces pistons in the wheel cylinder to press friction wind brake shoes against the inside of the drum, stopping its rotation.
Passage or opening in a four stroke cylinder head for the exhaust valve.
Connects the engine to the transmission and encloses the clutch assembly. It also provides mounting points for part of the clutch release mechanism.
Enclosure for the differential and pinion gears. Can be removable are integral part of axle housing. Also called differential housing