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What Components Make Up a Steering Axle?

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JaxonFitz

07/30/25 3:27am

Steering axles are primarily composed of four parts: the front axle, kingpin, steering knuckle, and wheel hub. Below is a detailed introduction: Front Axle: The front axle is cast from medium-carbon steel with an I-beam cross-section to enhance bending resistance. The ends transition from an I-beam to a square cross-section to improve torsional strength. The middle section features two bases for supporting the leaf springs, drilled with four through-holes for U-bolt installation and a central locating pit for the leaf spring. The middle part of the front axle curves downward to lower the engine position, reducing the vehicle's center of gravity and minimizing the angle between the drive shaft and transmission output shaft. Kingpin: Its middle section has a groove and is secured to the front axle's knuckle hole using a wedge lock pin. Steering Knuckle: The steering knuckle is a fork-shaped component with coaxial pin holes on its upper and lower forks. It connects to the front axle knuckle via the kingpin, allowing the front wheels to pivot around the kingpin at a certain angle for vehicle steering. Wheel Hub: The wheel hub is supported on the steering knuckle journal by two tapered roller bearings.

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