Image: Ackermann steering linkage

Description: A schematic showing an Ackermann (or conventional) steering linkage. The image was made based on the images at http://www.carquestchassistraining.com/ss_steering_linkages.htm , http://www.carquestchassistraining.com/sus_tie_rod.htm , http://www.motorera.com/dictionary/pa.htm , http://img.carwale.com/apollo/tyre02.jpg and based on information in the book "Zo werkt uw auto" by Rien Tholenaar & Carel Zaal. 1: steering wheel 2: steering shaft 3: steering gearbox 4A: pitman arm 4B: idler arm 5: centerlink 6: inner tie rod 7: adjusting sleeve 8: tie rod arms yellow: suspension shafts, shock absorbers & coil springs pink/red: steering linkage light green/dark green: tie rod arms/tie rod blue/light blue: (lower) frame/front part of the frame (there are 2 frame arms connected to each of the tie rod arms; the first arm (and the second for the frame of the rear wheels) has 2 standing pipes (in a cross-like setup) connecting the lower tie rod arm with the upper one, aswell as providing an extra attachment point for the steering linkage grey: wheel rim orange: wheel shaft (would normally run all the way trough around the height of the steering linkage, not shown for reasons of clearity brown: wheel tyre Note that the shock absorber/spring are connected to the upper frame (not shown) at the top; this holds the shock absorber/spring in place (together with the bottom connection). The top yellow axle is thus not intented to keep it in place; rather it is used to transfer shocks.
Title: Ackermann steering linkage
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Author: KVDP
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