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dead axle
(redirected from Beam axle)

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dead axle [¦ded ′ak·səl]
(mechanical engineering)
An axle that carries a wheel but does not drive it.


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The previous Altima used the independent rear suspension from the Nissan Skyline because it was the only IRS available to replace the beam axle originally planned," says Haidos.
The TerraGlide front axle and electro-hydraulic beam axle create a smoother ride, better traction and less vibration transferred to the cab.
The front suspension uses MacPherson struts with offset coil springs and a stabilizer bar; the rear features a semi-independent torsion beam axle.
 
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