Patent ID: 6262551
Filing Date: 2001-07-17
Classification: G01M

Abstract:
A vehicle test apparatus comprising:a base;a steer member rotationally supported relative to the base;a steer arm assembly including a steer arm operably coupled to the steer member and movable therewith, the steer arm coupled to the steer member in a first position to form a forward steer arm connectable to a forward steer unit and orientable in a second position to form a rear steer arm connectable to a rear steer unit for front and rear steer testing; anda steer actuator coupled to the steer member and operable between forward and rear actuation modes and operable between first and second actuation positions, in the first actuation position, the steer actuator rotating the steer member to supply a compression load to the forward steer unit in a forward actuation mode and the rear steer unit in a rear actuation mode and in the second actuation position, the steer actuator rotating the steer member to supply a tension load to the forward steer unit in the forward actuation mode and the rear steer unit in the rear actuation mode.