Abstract: A front steering axle assembly of an automobile includes a modified McPherson strut which provides a low pivot angle and a negative offset to the ground. The strut is connected to the axle rack by a pair of legs which are articulated to upper and lower extensions of the axle rack. The lower leg is also articulated to a transverse arm which pivots about a horizontal axis extending longitudinally to the body of the automobile. The point of articulation between the lower leg and the lower extension of the axle rack is compact and located closely adjacent the vertical median plane of the wheel.