Tie rod assembly for vehicle steering linkages

Details Tie rod assembly for vehicle steering linkages Tie rod assembly for vehicle steering linkages

1995-11-06

1997-02-18

Knight, Anthony

Joints and connections

Including ancillary means blocking disconnection of joint

Cam or thread lock

403 46, 403 43, 280 951, F16B 706, B62D 716

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056035837

ABSTRACT:
An adjustable tie rod assembly for a vehicle steering system (10) comprises first and second rod members (22, 24) having left hand and right hand threaded portions (30, 34), respectively. A tubular sleeve (20) includes first and second threaded portions (38, 40) for threadably receiving the threaded portions (30, 34) of the first and second rods (22, 24), respectively. A longitudinal slot (46) extends along the length of sleeve (20), but stops short of the distal ends (37, 39) of sleeve (20). The sleeve (20) further includes first and second radially aligned apertures (56, 58). A fastener means (26) extends through the apertures (56, 58) and, when tightened, applies compressive force on the engaged threads of the sleeve (20) and the rod members (22, 24) to restrict relative rotation of the rod members (22, 24) and the sleeve (20).

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