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Definitions for automotive terms and illustrations from labor time to lock ring.

LABOR TIME: A specific amount of time required to perform a certain repair or diagnostic service as defined by a car or after-market manufacturer.

LACQUER: A quick-drying automotive paint.

LIMITED SLIP: A type of differential which transfers driving force to the wheel with the best traction.

LITHIUM-BASE GREASE: Chassis and wheel bearing grease using lithium as a base. Not compatible with sodium-base grease.

LOAD RANGE: Indicates the number of plies at which a tire is rated. Load range B equals four-ply rating; C equals six-ply rating; and, D equals an eight-ply rating.

LOCKING HUBS: Accessories used on part-time four-wheel drive systems that allow the front wheels to be disengaged from the drive train when four-wheel drive is not being used. When four-wheel drive is desired, the hubs are engaged, locking the wheels to the drive train.

LOCK RING: See Circlip or Snapring.

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