Does an Electronic Steering Gear Need to Be Replaced If It Gets Water Inside?

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If a small amount of water enters the electronic steering gear, replacement is not necessary. You can turn the steering wheel to full lock several times, and the water will be expelled with the oil. However, if too much water enters, the electronic steering gear will need to be replaced. Below is more information about steering gears: 1. Classification: Steering gears are mainly divided into rack-and-pinion steering and worm-and-roller steering. Based on the energy transmission medium, power steering gears can be either pneumatic or hydraulic. Pneumatic power steering gears are not suitable for heavy-duty trucks because the working pressure of pneumatic systems is relatively low (generally no higher than 0.7MPa), making the components excessively large when used in heavy vehicles. Hydraulic power steering gears, on the other hand, can operate at pressures exceeding 10MPa, resulting in much smaller component sizes. 2. Working Principle: In vehicles equipped with power steering systems, the steering gear uses external energy to supplement the physical effort required from the driver, making steering easier and more convenient during driving.