axle suspension

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• Axle — For other uses, see Axle (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Axl (disambiguation) or Axel (disambiguation). Train wheels are affixed to a straight axle, such that both wheels rotate in unison. This is called a wheelset. An axle is a… …   Wikipedia

• Suspension (vehicle) — Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. Suspension systems serve a dual purpose – contributing to the car s handling and braking for good active safety and driving …   Wikipedia

• Suspension (motorcycle) — A motorcycle s suspension serves a dual purpose: contributing to the vehicle s handling and braking, and providing safety and comfort by keeping the vehicle s passengers comfortably isolated from road noise, bumps and vibrations. The typical… …   Wikipedia

• suspension steer and roll properties — it is possible for a vehicle to be understeer for small inputs and oversteer for large inputs (or the opposite), since it is a nonlinear system and does not have the same characteristics at all trims. Consequently, it is necessary to specify the… …   Mechanics glossary

• axle shaft — [1] The short shaft which connects the differential and the drive shaft on each side of an independent suspension configuration. [2] The drive shaft or halfshaft of a rigid axle …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• axle tramp — A form of wheel hop which is usually found in live rear axle cars. It occurs when sudden torque loads on the suspension cause the driven wheels to shake violently by slightly rotating the wheels and then springing back …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• suspension link — Any arm which links the chassis to the axle. See leading arm semi trailing link trailing arm transverse link wishbone …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• Multi-link suspension — Multi link rear suspension of the 5 link type rear view …   Wikipedia

• Live axle — A live axle is a type of beam axle suspension system that uses the driveshafts that transmit power to the wheels to connect the wheels laterally so that they move together as a unit.A live axle consists of a central differential in a single… …   Wikipedia

• Beam axle — Solid axle and Panhard rod on a 2002 Mazda MPV A beam axle is a suspension system, also called a solid axle, in which one set of wheels is connected laterally by a single beam or shaft. A live axle is a type of beam axle in which the shaft (or… …   Wikipedia

• independent rear suspension — (IRS) A suspension system where the two rear wheels are sprung independently from each other. It has the advantage over a beam axle suspension because the unsprung weight is reduced, the ride and handling over rough roads are improved, and a… …   Dictionary of automotive terms