Steering Gear: Description and Operation

DESCRIPTION





A power rack and pinion steering gear is used on both AWD and RWD (shown) vehicles. Components of the power steering gear are as follows:

- (1) Outer tie rods
- (2) Inner tie rods
- (3) Bellows
- (4) Mount Bushings
- (5) Housing

The gear cannot be adjusted or internally serviced. If a malfunction or a fluid leak occurs, the gear must be replaced as an assembly. The only serviceable component on the steering gear is the outer tie rod (1).