ackerman - Steering principle that describes the operation of the wheels when steering, castor - an angle that is used to give a vehicle more directional stability, thrust - an angle that is created when the rear wheels are unable to follow the track of the front wheels, shock absorber - this component ensures the permanent contact of the tyre to the road, camber - an excessive amount of this angle will create more wear on the inside edge of the tyre, understeer - likely to happen when a vehicle has too much toe in at the front, toe in - usually set to this angle when a front wheel drive vehicle is stationary, anti roll bar - this component is used to control body roll of a vehicle, steering arm - connects the track rod end to the steering knuckle and is angled to provide a better turning circle, steering column - is the main component between the steering wheel and the steering rack, toe out - rear wheel drive vehicles have their front wheels positioned to this when stationary, king pin inclination - term incorrectly used to describe steering axis inclination, road crown effect - used to provide drainage of rain water and positive castor is used to prevent the pull effect created by this on the roads, tracking - a word commonly used to incorrectly describe wheel alignment, top mount - sits on top of the coil spring and provides to top part of a steering axis, inner - when steering round a corner, this wheel turns at a greater angle, friction - dynamic force that are actively acting against the movements of a vehicle, oversteer - used to describe what happens when the rear of a vehicle 'steps out' when cornering, scrub radius - the angle of the steering axis inclination in relation to the cross over point of the centre contact patch of the tyre,

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