A rod called a tie rod connects to each end of the rack.
Rack pinion on a car.
Rack and pinion steering is a great option to replace a more traditional steering system but like all auto parts the system wears out over time.
Powered and manual versions finding a home on everything from old school hot rods to oval track race cars.
The rack and pinion steering system has led to more cost effective car production improved gas mileage and easier vehicle handling.
Rack and pinion steering is quickly becoming the most common type of steering on cars small trucks and suvs.
A rack and pinion gearset is enclosed in a metal tube with each end of the rack protruding from the tube.
Signs of a worn rack and pinion include grinding noises when turning loose steering with too much play power steering fluid leaks from worn o rings and boots and uneven tire wear.
It is actually a pretty simple mechanism.