Dana Corporation Supplying Rear-Steerable Axles for Revolutionary Four-Wheel Steering System

    TOLEDO, Ohio, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dana Corporation
(NYSE: DCN) announced today that it is supplying light-duty rear steerable
axles for Delphi's revolutionary Quadrasteer(TM) four-wheel steering system
for a number of current General Motors trucks.
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    "We are proud to include our expertise within the Quadrasteer system, and
we look forward to working on additional opportunities with Delphi," said Joe
Magliochetti, Dana Chairman and CEO.  "This business is another example of our
commitment to being a world-class provider of advanced driveline systems and
sophisticated components that add to the consumer driving experience."
    Added Bill Carroll, president of Dana's Automotive Systems Group, "Dana
has been an automotive industry leader in steerable beam axles for years.
This arrangement with Delphi enables Dana to provide its expertise and
knowledge as a recognized axle authority.  The result was a successful launch
of an industry-first, rear-steerable axle for use in light vehicular trucks."
    The Quadrasteer system is an electronic four-wheel steering system that
significantly improves handling and maneuverability in full-size vehicles.
The unique four-wheel steering system electronically controls the direction of
the rear wheels, resulting in a 20-percent improvement in turning radius.  The
smaller radius allows full-size vehicles to maneuver as adeptly as a compact
car.
    The Quadrasteer system employs an axle well known in the industry -- a
Dana Model 60.  Dana made several design modifications to assure the axle fit
within specified space parameters and met durability standards and axle-weight
ratings -- all without disturbing the vehicle's full-perimeter frame design,
which would have added significant cost.
    Newly designed steering knuckles and an integrated cast spring seat and
tube yoke provide the necessary turning radius and required strength to
deliver maneuverability and dependable service.
    Quadrasteer is offered on many Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra pick-up
trucks, as well as some Chevy Suburban and GMC Yukon sport-utility vehicles.
    Dana Corporation is a global leader in the design, engineering, and
manufacture of value-added products and systems for automotive, commercial,
and off-highway vehicle manufacturers and their related aftermarkets.  The
company employs more than 60,000 people worldwide.  Founded in 1904 and based
in Toledo, Ohio, Dana operates hundreds of technology, manufacturing, and
customer service facilities in 30 countries.  The company reported 2002 sales
of $9.5 billion.

SOURCE Dana Corporation

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