Automotive Repair Glossary : Cradle Definition

Cradle Definition: A structural member used in many front-wheel drive cars that supports the engine and transaxle. The cradle is bolted to the subframe, and is also connected to the lower control arms. The position of the cradle is important because it affects camber and caster. A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z   CCMC CFC Certification CMA CORE Charge Caliper Camber Bolt Camber Roll Camber Thrust Camber Wear Camber Camshaft Capacitor Carbon Dioxide Carbon Monoxide Carburetor Cardan Joint Casing Caster Shims Caster Catalytic Converter Center Bolt Center Link Center Of Gravity Centerline Centrifugal Advance Ceramic Filter Cetane Rating Change Of State Charcoal Canister Charge Charging System Chassis Check Engine Light Check Valve Chlorofluorocarbons Choke Circuit Breaker Circuit Classic Car Club of America Classic Car Clear Coat Closed Loop Closed PCV System Clutch Pedal Clutch Coil Ignition Coil On Plug Ignition Coil Springs Combination Manifold Combination Valve Compliance Composite Headlight Compounding Compression Ratio Compressor Cutoff Switch Compressor Cycling Switch Compressor Oil Compressor Computerized Engine Controls Condensation Condenser Conduction Conductor Constant Velocity Joint Contact Patch Continuity Control Arms Convection Coolant Temperature Sensor Coolant Cooling System Cornering Force Cost Countershaft Cradle Crankcase Emissions Crankcase Crankshaft Creeper Cross Camber Cross Caster Cross Drilled Disc Cross Member Crown Crude Oil Curved Vane Disc Cycling Clutch Orifice Tube Cylinder Block Cylinder Head Cylinder

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