AUTOMOBILE

 In case of conventional rigid axle:   • The main axle beam ensures the movement of stub axle in the horizontal plane only ...

Construction and working:   • In this type Stub axles are connected to the rigid front axle on either side by means of King   p...

• Rigid axle type front suspension • Independent front suspension 1. Rigid Axle Front Suspension:   It consists of    • ...

Worm & Sector Steering gear:   • Steering gear box makes connection between steering shaft and steering linkage • The wor...

• Most widely used steering gear at one time   • Balls present in the gear greatly reduce friction • This inc...

Commonly used steering gears are: •   Rack and pinion. •   Worm and sector. •   Recirculating ball. •   Worm and roller. ...

Steering Gear:   • Changes rotary motion of steering wheel into lateral movement of tie rod. • Minimum effort of stee...

Steering Column:   • Circular column houses steering shaft. • Connected to steering shaft in bush, ball or roller bearin...

Mainly Consists of : 1. Steering Wheel   2. Steering   Column 3. Steering shaft.   4. Steering Gear Box 5. Drop Arm/Pitman ar...

• The steering mechanism should be very accurate and easy to handle. • The effort required to steer should be minimum. ...