This unit is a bench-mounting unit designed to determine the lead angle of a steering trapezoid in an Ackermann steering mechanism,

the disadvantages of incorrectly adjusted track rods and the influence of the track rod length.
Anodized aluminum structure with panel of painted steel.
The unit includes:
King pin spacing: 460 mm. approx.
Two levers made of aluminum.
An intermediate steering rod made of aluminum.
Two track rods, with individual adjustable length by means an adjustment nut.
Two track rod arms made of aluminum.
Two indicators to indicate the steering angle.
Two scales for angle displacement.
Manuals: This unit is supplied with 8 manuals.
Dimensions (approx.): 620 x 300 x 100 mm. Weight: 10 Kg.

PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES

1.- Determination of the lead angle of a steering trapezoid.
2.- Demonstrating how Ackerman angles are determined in a steering system.
3.- Study of the influence of the track rod length.
4.- Determining the steering error as a function of the steering angle with varying steering geometry.
5.- Determining the variation on turns caused by track mal-adjustment.
6.- Determining the variation on turns caused by damage.