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  2. Steering-wheel lock - Wikipedia

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    A steering-wheel lock is a visible anti-theft device. A steering-wheel lock is a visible anti-theft device [1] [2] that immobilizes the steering wheel of a car.. Also known as a crook lock, [3] or club lock, [4] the first generation of steering-wheel locks, known as canes, [5] consisted of a lockable bar that connected the steering wheel to the brake pedal or clutch pedal.

  3. Quadrasteer - Wikipedia

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    Quadrasteer is the name of a four wheel steering system developed by Delphi Automotive while under the ownership of General Motors for use in automobiles. It was available as an option on GM's full-size pickup trucks and 2500 Suburbans for model years 2002 through 2005.

  4. Steering column - Wikipedia

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    A steering column may also perform the following secondary functions: energy dissipation management in the event of a frontal collision; provide mounting for: the multi-function switch, column lock, column wiring, column shroud(s), transmission gear selector, gauges or other instruments as well as the electro motor and gear units found in EPAS and SbW systems;

  5. The Club (automotive) - Wikipedia

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    An additional device called "The Cap" was made which added a metal cover over the steering wheel; this can also be defeated by replacing the entire steering wheel with a similar one. A newer variation was made with a pair of hooks on each end of the Club instead of one, thereby requiring two cuts with a hacksaw to remove, and thereby twice the ...

  6. Steering knuckle - Wikipedia

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    The terms spindle and hub are sometimes used interchangeably with steering knuckle, but refer to different parts. The wheel and tire assembly attach to the hub or spindle of the knuckle where the tire/wheel rotates while being held in a stable plane of motion by the knuckle/suspension assembly.

  7. GMC (automobile) - Wikipedia

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    half–, three-quarter– and one-ton trucks, with Sierra, Sierra Grande, High Sierra, and Sierra Classic trim lines Sprint: 1971: 1977: Coupe utility – GMC version of the 1971 to 1977 Chevrolet El Camino: Caballero: 1978: 1987: Coupe utility – GMC version of the 1978 to 1987 Chevrolet El Camino: S-15: 1982: 1990: Became the Sonoma in 1991 ...

  8. Wheel clamp - Wikipedia

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    A wheel clamp, also known as wheel boot, parking boot, or Denver boot, [1] [2] is a device that is designed to prevent motor vehicles from being moved. In its most common form, it consists of a clamp that surrounds a vehicle wheel, designed to prevent removal of both itself and the wheel.

  9. Locking hubs - Wikipedia

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    Most modern vehicles with automatic hubs, automatically lock their hubs when using low range gearbox, making it difficult or impossible to use torque multiplication in conjunction with FWD or RWD. Locking hub mechanisms also generally extend further beyond the wheel than most axles, and exposed hub locks can be broken or damaged by off-road ...