| Questions | 5 |
| Topics | Catalytic Converter, Connecting Rod, Distributor, Solenoid, Universal Joints |
The catalytic converter converts pollutants in exhaust gas into less pollutant substances like carbon dioxide and water.
A connecting rod employs a wrist pin to link each piston to the engine's crankshaft.
The distributor is driven by the engine's camshaft and is responsible for timing the spark and distributing it to the correct cylinder. The distributor cap contains a rotor that connects the ignition coil (and its high voltage) to the proper cylinder at the proper point in the stroke cycle.
The cylindrical solenoid is a relay that safely connects the high amperage battery to the starter motor when the ignition key is turned. This current then allows the engine to turn at a high enough speed to start.
Like CV joints, universal joints (U-joints) are located at each end of a drive shaft and allow the shaft to operate at a variable angle with the item it is driving. Universal joints perform the same basic function as CV joints but CV joints have a wider range of operation.