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• Ackermann steering geometry
  ...rmann steering geometry''' is a geometric arrangement of linkages in the [[steering]] of a [[automobile|car]] or other [[vehicle]] designed to solve the proble ...pension.jpg|thumb|right|Part of steering mechanism: tie rod, tie rod ends, steering arm.]]
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• Rack and pinion
  ...], but much less [[backlash (gear)|backlash]] and greater [[feedback]], or steering "feel". [[Category:Automotive steering technologies]]
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• Momo
  ...hrough to race equipment such as racing suits and helmets. MOMO air-bagged steering wheels have become standard accessories on some regional [[Subaru]] and [[M MOMO steering wheels were standard feature in the [[UMM Alter II]] from 1987 to 1991.
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• Traction control
  ...lic systems designed to prevent loss of control when excessive throttle or steering is applied by the driver. [[Category:Automotive safety technologies]]
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• Caster angle
  ...rnering. Caster angles over 10 degrees with radial tires are common. Power steering is usually necessary to overcome the jacking effect from the high caster an ...ween caster angle and trail is complex, but roughly speaking they both aid steering, caster tends to add damping, while trail adds 'feel', and returnability. I
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• Toe (automotive)
  ...and kinematic and compliant effects. This can be contrasted with [[steer (automotive)|steer]], which is the antisymmetric angle, i.e. both wheels point to the l ...linkages|steering linkage]] typically conforms more or less to [[Ackermann steering geometry]], modified to suit the characteristics of the individual vehicle.
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• Kingpin
  [[image:suspension.jpg|thumb|right|Suspension, showing tie rod, steering arm, king pin (axis) ball joints]] The '''kingpin''' is the main [[pivot]] in the steering mechanism of a [[automobile|car]] or other [[vehicle]]. Originally this was
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• Power steering
  ...er Imperial]] under the name Hydraguide. Most new vehicles now have power steering, although in the 1970s and 1980s it was the exception rather than the rule, Most power steering systems work by using a belt driven pump to provide [[hydraulic system|hydr
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• Subframe
  # A simple "axle" type which usually carries the lower control arms and steering rack. [[Category:automotive technologies]]
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• Double wishbone
  ...controlling such parameters as [[camber angle]], [[caster angle]], [[Toe (automotive)|toe]] pattern, roll center height, scrub radius, scuff and many more. ...oints can be used, in which case the steering loads have to be taken via a steering arm, and the wishbones look A or L shaped. An L shaped arm is generally pre
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• Cornering Brake Control
  '''Cornering Brake Control''' or '''CBC''' is an [[automotive]] [[Automobile safety|safety system]] developed by [[BMW]]. It is a further In addition, the physically-dependent over-steering while braking on curves is compensated. CBC counteracts these tendencies by
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• Camber angle
  ...vehicle when viewed from the front or rear. It is used in the design of [[steering]] and [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]]. If the top of the wheel is furth Compare to: [[Caster angle]], [[toe (automotive)]]
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• Vehicle dynamics
  * [[Steering]] * [[Automotive aerodynamics]]
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• MacPherson strut
  ...rear suspensions, but is usually found at the front, where it provides a [[steering]] pivot ([[kingpin]]) as well as a suspension mounting for the wheel. Rear ...onry)|cartridge]] mounted within the strut. The strut also usually has a [[steering]] arm built into the lower inner portion. The whole assembly is very simple
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• Wishbone suspension
  ...controlling such parameters as [[camber angle]], [[caster angle]], [[Toe (automotive)|toe]] pattern, roll center height, scrub radius, scuff and many more. ...oints can be used, in which case the steering loads have to be taken via a steering arm, and the wishbones look A or L shaped. An L shaped arm is generally pre
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• Axle
  *[[Steering]]<br>The front axle of most [[automobile]]s is a '''steering axle'''. The vehicle is maneuvered by controlling the direction of the fro [[Category:Automotive suspension technologies]]
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• Shifter
  ...older models, have a [[column shift]] where the lever is mounted to the [[steering column]]; typical examples include the [[Saab 96]], [[Citroen 2CV]] and [[R ...han a mechanical connection to the gearbox), mounted on either side of the steering column, where one increments the gears up, and the other down.
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• Steering
  ...h [[rail tracks]] combined together with [[railroad switch]]es provide the steering function. [[image:suspension.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Part of steering mechanism: tie rod, steering arm, king pin.]]
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• Multi-link suspension
  ...of the lateral arms is replaced by the tie-rod, which connects the rack or steering box to the wheel hub. The arms have to control [[Toe (automotive)|toe]]/steer and lateral compliance. This needs a pair of arms longitudinal
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• Hydropneumatic suspension
  '''Hydropneumatic''' is a type of [[automotive]] [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension system]] invented by [[Citroën]] and f ...hen powers the [[brake]]s, [[Suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] and [[power steering]]. It can also power any number of features such as the [[clutch]], [[Citro
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