STEERING KNUCKLE

摘要

A vehicle steering knuckle assembly (100) for use in association with a vehicle steering axle assembly is shown to include an upper piece having a first king pin bore extending through it and a backbone piece removably connectable to the first piece (108). The backbone has a second king pin bore extending through it. T he upper piece has an integral steering arm and a pad through which is machined a steering ball taper. The lower piece has an integral tie rod and a pad (118) through which is machined a tie rod ball taper. Because the two pieces are removable from each other, th e steering knuckle can be assembled and serviced while a king pin is retained in place in an axle beam.