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Provide precise control of the wheel direction Maintain correct steering effort

Functions of a Steering System. Provide precise control of the wheel direction Maintain correct steering effort Transmit road feel to the driver’s hands Absorb most of the road shock going to the steering wheel Allow for suspension action. Gear Mechanisms. Steering.

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Provide precise control of the wheel direction Maintain correct steering effort

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  1. Functions of a Steering System • Provide precise control of the wheel direction • Maintain correct steering effort • Transmit road feel to the driver’s hands • Absorb most of the road shock going to the steering wheel • Allow for suspension action

  2. Gear Mechanisms

  3. Steering Basic Linkage Steering (Worm Gear) Basic Rack-and-Pinion Steering

  4. Basic Steering Systems • Two basic kinds of steering systems are in use today: • linkage (worm gear) steering systems • rack-and-pinion steering systems • Each may be operated manually or with power assist

  5. Steering Gears Rack-and-Pinion Gear Worm Steering Gear

  6. Steering Gear Principles • Two basic types of gear mechanisms are found in steering gearboxes: • worm gears • rack-and-pinion gears

  7. Steering Column Components

  8. Steering Column Assembly • Consists of the steering wheel, steering shaft, column, ignition key mechanism, and a universal joint • Bolts to the underside of the dash • Sticks through the cowl and fastens to the steering gear

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