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100
holds spring to axle
What is U-bolts
100
Means of way for driver to input control to the steering system
What is the steering wheel
100
used to adjust caster angles
What are axle wedge shims
100
deliver precise directional contol at loaded and empty
What is the steering system
100
If I have a worm I need a ___________
What is sector
200
more often straight but can be tappered
What is the king pin
200
Conects steer wheel to steer gear
What is the steering column
200
need to raise the axle to allow grease to properly distribute
What is lube of the steer axle king pins
200
locks into flats with tappered widge pins
What is the king pin
200
moves thru an arch with the sector shaft as its center
What is the pitman arm
300
Synchronize steering action on both ends of steer axle
What are the Ackerman Arms
300
2 ways to attach the steering wheel to the shaft
What is a threaded nut or tappered shaft
300
must do to suspension before reading any alignment angles
What is neturlize the suspension
300
runs parallel to steer axle and transfers movement from left to right side
What is tie rod and center link (tie rod assy )
300
I come in a one piece or my 2 piece cousin is used to center the steering wheel
What is the drag link
400
provide a mounting for the hub, wheel bearings and the mounting of the spider
What is the steering knuckle
400
causes binding of the steering column
What are bad u-joints or shaft out-of-phase
400
causes most tire wear if incorrect
What is toe angle
400
only has the ability to support vertical suspension forces
What is an air spring (air bag )
400
I am keyed to the knuckle and look like a fish hook
What is the steering arm ( control arm )
500
flexable conection of the spring to the frame
What is spring shackle
500
multiplies steering input torque and changes direction
What is the steering gear
500
controls longitudinal and transverse forces
What is a torqure rod
500
defines the self-dampening ability of the leaf spring
What is the center bolt
500
I provide a pivoting action and am locked to the axle
What is the king pin
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