The document summarizes the basic parts of a steering system. It includes the steering wheel, column and shaft that transmit driver input. The steering gear converts rotational motion to linear motion to turn the wheels. Connecting the steering gear to the wheels are steering linkage components like tie rods and steering arms. Ball joints in the suspension allow for wheel movement during steering.

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2.  Basic parts of steering system:
 Steering wheel, column and shaft – driver
inputs
 Steering gear – changes direction – rotating
steering wheel into linear motion.
 Steering linkage – connects steering gear to
steering arms
 Ball joints – allows movement of steering
components and suspension

3.  Attaches to steering
column and shaft
 Have an interference
fit on the shaft – very
tight fit
 May contain an airbag
assembly, radio
controls, cruise
controls, etc
Steering wheel

4.  Contains and supports the steering shaft
 May have a tilt mechanism and telescoping
mechanism
Steering
column

6. The steering gear is a device for converting
the rotary motion of the steering wheel into
straight line motion of the linkage with a
mechanical advantage.
 Worm and wheel steering gear
 Worm and sector steering gear
 Cam and lever / peg steering gear
 Re-circulating ball steering gear
 Rack and pinion steering gear.

7.  Steering linkage is anything connected to the
wheels and the steering gear
 Tie rods
 Steering arms
 Steering knuckles
 Ball joints

8.  Tie rods are attached to
pivot points on each front
wheel
 The other end is attached
to the steering gear or rack
1.Tie rods
•The steering arm is attached
to the steering knuckle, which
includes the spindle
•Used to get proper steering
angle during turns
2.Steering arm

10.  Allow suspension movement up and down, as well as
turning movement
 Located in control arms – in lower, as well as upper
control arm if so equipped
 Wear items – need replacement periodically