Evaluation of The Performance of Tie Rod Using FEA

The FEA analysis of the existing Tie rod is carried out to check its natural frequency, maximum stress analysis and deformation. The most percentage weight of vehicle is taken by suspension system; however the tie rod may get fail due to a fluctuating forces during steering and bumping of the vehicle .In the static condition of car, the forces from the steering is also considered. Vibration and fatigue of Tie rod has been continuously a concern which may lead to structural failure if the resulting vibration and stresses are severe and excessive. When the tie rod becomes worn out, steering will producing clunking noise and also the vehicle will typically be pulling to either side (left or right), it will cause the accident. Also we needed to know the movement ratio in order to determine the output load transmitted to the tie rods for a given input load. It is a significant study which requires in depth investigation to understand the structural characteristics and it dynamic behaviour. In this Finite Element (FEA) analysis of a tie rod of a car will be carried out and its natural frequency, load transmitted and deformation will be determined.