parallelogram steering
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parallelogram steering system — See parallelogram steering linkage … Dictionary of automotive terms
parallelogram steering linkage — A steering system using two short tie rods connected to the steering arms and to a long center link. The link is supported on one end on an idler arm and the other end is attached directly to the pitman arm. The arrangement forms a parallelogram… … Dictionary of automotive terms
steering — A mechanism for controlling the direction of a vehicle. See absorbing steering ackermann steering adjustable steering all wheel steering assisted steering axle and steering ball and nut steering ball steering … Dictionary of automotive terms
steering system — The mechanism that allows the driver to guide the vehicle down the road and turn the wheels as he desires. The system includes the steering wheel, steering column, steering gear, linkages, and the front wheel supports. Also see parallelogram… … Dictionary of automotive terms
steering linkage — The system that connects the steering wheel to the front wheels and allows the wheels to change direction in response to commands from the driver. Contains grease fitting to cushion against wear and friction. See alignment center steering linkage … Dictionary of automotive terms
Hub-center steering — (HCS) is one of several different types of front end suspension/steering mechanisms used in motorcycles. Hub center steering is characterized by a swingarm that extends from the bottom of the engine/frame to the centre of the front wheel instead… … Wikipedia
linkage — Any series of rods, yokes, levers, bars or links used to transmit motion from one unit to another. Also see center steering linkage gearchange linkage parallelogram steering linkage progressive linkage shifter linkage shift linkage steering… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Idler arm — On an automobile or truck with conventional parallelogram steering, the Idler Arm or idler arm assembly is a pivoting support for the steering linkage. The idler arm consists of a rod which pivots on a bracket attached to the frame of the vehicle … Wikipedia
Imperial (automobile) — For Chrysler branded models before 1955 and after 1983 see Chrysler Imperial. This article is about the Imperial marque manufactured by U.S. auto maker Chrysler. For the marque used by British manufacturers in the early 20th century, see Imperial … Wikipedia
History of BMW motorcycles — BMW s motorcycle history began in 1921 when BMW commenced manufacturing engines for other companies. The motorcycle subsidiary now operates under the BMW Motorrad division. BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke AG) introduced the first motorcycle under… … Wikipedia
