Does the steering gear need to be replaced if it gets water inside?

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StHarmony
07/30/25 9:08am
It depends on the severity of water ingress. If it's only minor water ingress, replacing the steering fluid is sufficient. In other cases, it is recommended to replace the steering gear. Below is relevant information: 1. Introduction: The automobile steering gear, also known as the steering mechanism or steering box, is the most important component in the automobile steering system. Its function is to amplify the force transmitted from the steering wheel to the steering linkage and to change the direction of force transmission. 2. Symptoms after damage: Unstable driving direction, increased steering wheel play, difficulty in returning the steering wheel to its original position, understeer or oversteer, steering wheel vibration, directional wobbling, heavy steering, and abnormal noises from the car's steering gear. 3. Maintenance precautions: Avoid turning the steering wheel while the car is stationary; steer only after the car is moving. After parking, return the steering wheel to the central position to avoid bearing load.
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