Where does axle fit between steering spindle and yoke?
Axle fits between ‘yoke’ on back on steering spindle. The king pin holds these parts together and the thrust bearing and shims fill up any excess space.
Where is the steering knuckle pin located on a front axle?
The pin that forms the pivot of this hinge is known as king pin or steering knuckle pin. Generally dead front axles are three types. In the Elliot type front axles the yoke for king spindle is located on the ends of I-beam. The axle ends are forked to hold the steering knuckle extension between them.
Where is the yoke located on a dead front axle?
Generally dead front axles are three types. In the Elliot type front axles the yoke for king spindle is located on the ends of I-beam. The axle ends are forked to hold the steering knuckle extension between them. The reverse Elliot front axles have hinged spindle yoke on spindle itself instead of on the axle.
How does a king pin work on an axle?
The king pin holds these parts together and the thrust bearing and shims fill up any excess space. King pins slide through bearings in upper and lower ends of spindle yoke (and through holes on ends of axle). Pins fit as tight as possible without binding.
What’s the connection between the steering wheel and the rack?
Between the steering wheel and the pinion gear in the rack, which is the gear that translates the rotation of the steering shaft to the horizontal movement in the rack, a coupling is required.
How to diagnose rack and pinion steering problems?
Remount the wheel, run the nuts up snug, and follow a star pattern for the final torqueing when the car is back on the ground. Lug nuts shouldn’t require loctite to stay on, so if you have a repeating problem with your lug nuts, you might want to replace them or the studs. Return to Steering Diagnostic Chart
Is there upper control arm for rack and pinion steering?
Since this flowchart is for MacPherson strut rack and pinion steering only, there’s no upper control arm or upper ball joint in the picture. The MacPherson strut is the single point of attachment for the upper part of the steering knuckle.
Which is the strut for the steering knuckle?
The MacPherson strut is the single point of attachment for the upper part of the steering knuckle. The spring and the plates that hold the coil spring in place, along with any rubber mountings, are pretty reliable unless there’s a manufacturing defect or corrosion failure.