What name is given to the rod connecting the two front wheels of a motor vehicle ensuring that they always turn at the same angle?

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What name is given to the rod connecting the two front wheels of a motor vehicle ensuring that they always turn at the same angle?

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Last updated Aug 29 2016.

Baloo55th
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Baloo55th
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In the UK, it's a track rod, and often has adjustments possible to ensure that the wheels have the correct toe-in (front edges nearer together than rear edges) or toe-out (guess what?).

Apr 05 2005, 3:58 PM

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MrsAce
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MrsAce
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I'm not mechanic, but I think it's the tie end rod.

https://www.openbay.com/articles/tie-rod-replacement

Response last updated by CmdrK on Aug 29 2016.
Apr 05 2005, 5:06 PM

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MrsAce
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MrsAce
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I guess I'm no typist either...that should be "I'm no mechanic."

Apr 05 2005, 5:07 PM

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robboy
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Tie rods.

Apr 05 2005, 5:18 PM