CPC B62D 7/16 (2013.01) [B62D 7/18 (2013.01); F16C 11/068 (2013.01); F16C 11/0652 (2013.01); F16C 11/0666 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A steer axle assembly, comprising:
a first steering component produced from a first material having a first coefficient of thermal expansion;
a second steering component produced from a second material having a second coefficient of thermal expansion, wherein the second coefficient of thermal expansion is different from the first coefficient of thermal expansion; and
a first joint assembly coupled to the first steering component and the second steering component, wherein the first joint assembly is configured for axial movement and rotational movement to provide for relative movement between the first and second steering components.
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