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Rear-camshaft Plug

A plug driven in the rear of the block behind the camshaft to contain the oil supplied to the rear camshaft bearing.

Rear-end Torque

The twisting reaction of a rear-axle assembly in a direction opposite to that of wheel rotation when power is applied, controlled by the control arms in coil-spring models and by the leaf springs in leaf spring models.

Rear-spring Shackle

A device bolted to a rubber bushing in the rear main leaf eye, and having an upper shackle bolt that extends through a similar rubber bushing in the rear-spring hanger, providing fore and aft movement with variations in spring length. .

Rear-suspension Coil Spring

A coil spring that is used in the rear suspension system.

Rear-suspension Rebound Stop

A function of the rear shocks as they limit the distance the rear-axle assembly can move downward.

Rear-wheel Drive

A drivetrain layout that provides power to the rear wheels only. Often referred to an rear drive.

Reassembly

Putting the disassembled parts of a device back together, replacing those parts as necessary.

Rebore

To increase the diameter of a cylinder.

Rebound

The outward extension of the springs and shocks in a vehicle suspension system.

Rebound Clip

Metal clamps placed at three or four internals around multi-leaved springs to prevent the leaves from becoming separated on rebound.

Rebound Travel

The downward movement of a wheel from its normal position when the spring and shock are expanding, as the sudden drop of a wheel into a depression and a weight transfer away from the wheel.

Rebound Valve

A calibrated piston valve mounted on the shock piston that provides variable resistance to fluid flow during rebound.

Recall

A notice issued by the vehicle manufacturer that a certain make and model vehicle should be returned to the dealer for a correction of a suspected or known problem.

Recall Bulletins

A dealer notice pertaining to vehicle service or the replacement of parts related to a recall.

Recapping

To recover a tire casing with a new tread.

Receiver

1. A term sometimes used for drier, receiver drier, or receiver rehydrator. 2. A container for the temporary storage of liquid refrigerant.

Receiver Dehydrator

A combination container for the storage of liquid refrigerant and a desiccant.

Receiver Drier

A term used for receiver dehydrator.

Receiver Tank

The second tank in a radiator is often referred to as a receiver because it receives coolant after passing through the many tubes of the radiator core. The receiver, on automatic transmission equipped cars, contains a transmission oil cooler.

Receptacle

A contact device, installed at an electrical outlet, extension cord, or drop light for the connection of an attachment plug and flexible cord to supply power to portable equipment.