A rotating shaft assembly using two CV-joints to transmit power from a differential to a wheel that is sprung independently of the differential. Commonly used in front-wheel-drive vehicles and some rear-wheel-drive vehicles

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An unwanted shiny ring or halo that appears around a pearl or mica paint repair. It is caused by the paint being wetter in the meddle and drier near the outer edges of the repair.

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A method used to straighten metal just before the final stage of straighten metal just before the final stage of straightening.

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A small, portable tool for blasting parts and panels on the vehicle

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Compound designed to be applied by hand on a rag or cloth

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Used for final smoothing and shining of the paint

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General tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers and other common tools

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Compares the test panel to the vehicle straight on, or perpendicular

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Equipment used to adjust the direction of the vehicle headlights

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A body design that has a large third door at the back. This design is commonly found on small compact cars, allowing for more rear storage space.

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The sleeve that accepts the headrest post and mounts in seat back

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A metal area that has been heated beyond its critical temperature, causing it to lose strength

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Used to determine the temperature of the aluminum or other metal being heated. They will melt at a specific temperature and warn you to prevent over-heating.

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Determines the length of the arc when MIG welding. Also called voltage.

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A piece of metal that protects wiring, or other sensitive parts, by absorbing excessive heat. Clamp-on heat sinks are often used during repair operations such as soldering

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A paste that can be applied to parts during welding to absorb heat and prevent warpage

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Also referred to as a thread insert, it can be used to repair badly damaged internal threads

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The chemical symbol for mercury. The height of a column of mercury, expressed in inches, is a measure of pressure or vacuum. One inch Hg equals 0.491 psi

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Also called a bump, it is an area that sticks up higher than the surrounding surface.

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Parts that swing up and open such as doors hoods, and decklids

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A device that stretches and holds the seat cover over the seat frame and padding

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The hinged panel for accessing the engine compartment( front-engine vehicle) or trunk area (rear engine vehicle)

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Part of the cable hood release, it has metal arms that grasp and hold the hood striker

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Part of the cable hood release, it can be pulled to slide a cable running to the hood latch

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An instrument used to measure the specific gravity of a liquid, such as battery acid or radiator coolant

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Equipment operated by oil under pressure

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A clamp used to hold radiator hoses, heater hoses and other hoses onto their fittings

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An instrument used to measure the specific gravity of a liquid, such as batter acid or radiator coolant

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