The document discusses a crankshaft assembly which converts linear motion in a car engine into rotational motion to power the wheels. It describes the main parts as the crankshaft, connecting rod and pin, and piston. The crankshaft converts the linear up and down motion of the piston into a circular rotation. The connecting rod connects the piston to the crankshaft and is held in place by pins on either end. The piston transfers force from expanding gas in the cylinder to push down the connecting rod and cause the crankshaft to rotate.