- Ackermann axle
- In a vehicle with Ackermann steering (at the front of the vehicle), it is a non-rotating axle that is steerable and has two pivot points (one on each end of the axle) with vertical kingpins.
Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
Ackermann axle
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