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Torque steer is the unintended influence of engine torque on the steering, especially in front-wheel-drive

vehicles. For example, during heavy acceleration, the steering may pull to one side, which may be
disturbing to the driver. The effect is manifested either as a tugging sensation in the steering wheel, or a
veering of the vehicle from the intended path. Torque steer is directly related to differences in the forces
in the contact patches of the left and right drive wheels. The effect becomes more evident when high
torques are applied to the drive wheels either because of a high overall reduction ratio between the
engine and wheels,[1] high engine torque, or some combination of the two. Torque steer is distinct from
steering kickback.

Where unequal length driveshafts are used, their torsional stiffness must be made equal. This can be
accomplished by making the shorter shaft hollow, and the longer shaft solid.

Have both driveshafts of the equal length by using an intermediate shaft (or "lay shaft") on one side of
the transmission.

Torsional stiffness is characteristic property of a materials which signifies how rigid is that material i.e,
how much resistance it offers per degree change in its angle when twisted. More torsional stiffness/
rigidity, more load( torque) it can bear within allowable distortion.

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