Leaf spring

In Spanish the standard term is Muelle de hojas, and in Brazil Feixe de molas. Depending on the country it is also called Muelle, Hoja de resorte, Ballesta, Elástico, Paquete de resortes or Feixe de molas.

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Suspension & steering · Sheet 82 / 111

Leaf spring

Spanish: Muelle de hojas · Portuguese: Feixe de molas
6 different names
Mexico
Muelle
Central America
Muelle
Panama
Muelle
Colombia
Muelle / Hoja de resorte
Venezuela
Ballesta
Ecuador
Muelle
Peru
Muelle
Bolivia
Muelle
Argentina
Elástico
Chile
Paquete de resortes
Uruguay
Elástico
Spain
Ballesta
Brazil
Feixe de molas
What it does

Soporta la carga y amortigua en camionetas y camiones.

When to replace it

Hojas rotas o desplazadas, vehículo caído, bujes gastados.

Technical sheet available in Spanish only for now.

Other parts in the same system: Suspension & steering

Shock absorber Amortiguador 2 names Sway / stabilizer bar Barra estabilizadora Power steering pump / motor Bomba / motor de dirección asistida 6 names Pitman arm Brazo Pitman 4 names Bushings Bujes de suspensión 5 names Steering rack Cremallera de dirección 4 names Kingpins Pernos de Direccion 12 names Suspension Spring Resorte Suspension 5 names
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