The rack and pinion assembly transforms the turning motion of your steering wheel to the push and pull motions that turn the front wheels of your vehicle, as well as adding the power assistance. If ...

Part of a rack-and-pinion steering system, the rack is a bar parallel to the front axle that moves left or right when the steering wheel is turned, aiming the front wheels in the correct direction.

Rack-and-pinion steering is somewhat different from the steering boxes we looked at in last month's issue. Perhaps the best way to describe it is that it combines the steering box and tie rod, or ...

Steering components, steering system design, and installation are not as glamorous of subjects as high-performance engines, the latest finishes, or the current upholstery trends. However, the ...

Power steering systems make a huge difference in the maneuverability of a vehicle. Many classic cars that did not feature them were hard to steer and control, especially at low speeds or when ...

Your steering wheel should feel light and predictable, not noisy or strained. When the power steering pump starts to whine, it signals a problem that can grow from annoying to dangerous if you ignore ...

Few car parts are as essential to safety and drivability as the steering setup. Most modern vehicles rely on the trusty rack-and-pinion power steering design, and like pretty much anything else, it ...

Honda is recalling over 176,000 Civic sedans and hatchbacks from the 2022 through 2024 model years because a faulty part of their power steering systems could cause tire damage. The problem: An ...

First report of this on an X3. I've never had a problem with the EPAS on one. Might be something to do with the wheel and tyre size you are running. Might be from holding the steering on full lock too ...

The steering gearbox contains the gears that transmit the driver’s steering inputs to the steering linkage that turns the wheels, and it multiplies the driver’s steering changes so that the front ...