Front wheel suspension
It would not be enough just to connect the front wheels to the body, and they must also be precisely installed.
In the described models, the so-called transverse suspension arm in the form of a triangle serves to perceive longitudinal as well as lateral forces. At two points it is pivotally connected to the body. Axes of hinges of fastening are located longitudinally to the direction of movement.
At the outer tip of the triangular suspension arm there is a so-called ball joint, to which a block consisting of a shock absorber and a spring is connected (suspension strut chassis).
Steering
The steering mechanism is located behind the engine, in front of the partition leading to the passenger compartment. Turns of the steering wheel through the steering mechanism are converted into rack movements, so that the front wheels can turn in either direction.
"Volkswagen" has a steering mechanism with a gear rack. The gear at the end of the steering column engages with the rack and shifts it to the right or left depending on the steering wheel.
Tie rods are mounted on both sides of the rack, which transmit the movements to the wheel stub axles and thus to the wheels.
Front wheel suspension and steering: 1 - suspension strut support; 2 - helical spring, 3 - shock absorber housing; 4 - the tip of the transverse steering rod; 5 - transverse steering rod; 6 - corrugation of the steering mechanism; 7 - steering mechanism; 8 - steering column hinge; 9 - trunnion lever; 10 ball joint; 11 - semi-axis hinges; 12 - silent block of the triangular suspension arm (13)
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