Asked by
Karley Swisher
on Oct 15, 2024Verified
Which of the following components defines steering toe-out on turns?
A) Pitman arm
B) Ackerman geometry
C) drag link
D) steering control arm
Ackerman Geometry
The front-end setup that allows a vehicle to steer so that the tires track freely during a turn. During a turn, the inboard wheel on a steer axle has to track a tighter circle than the outer wheel. Ackerman geometry is also known as toe-out during turns and it allows the inner and outer wheels to turn at different angles so that both wheels can roll through a turn without tire scrubbing.
Toe-out
A wheel alignment term where the front of the wheels are pointed slightly outward, which can affect handling and tire wear.
Steering Control Arm
The forged link that connects a drag link to the steering knuckle. Also known as a steering arm and a control arm.
- Understand the fundamentals and components of heavy-duty truck steering systems.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals and components of heavy-duty truck steering systems.