How many kilometers will cause severe steering wheel wear?

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OMiles
07/29/25 7:17pm
Automobile steering wheel wear is greatly influenced by individual usage habits. Here is some information about steering wheels: 1. Introduction: A wheel-shaped device used to control the direction of automobiles, ships, aircraft, etc. Its function is to convert the force applied by the driver to the edge of the steering wheel into torque and then transmit it to the steering shaft. The earliest automobiles used rudders for control. The intense vibrations generated during driving were transmitted to the driver, increasing the difficulty of controlling the direction. 2. Function: The steering wheel is generally connected to the steering shaft via splines, and its function is to convert the force applied by the driver to the edge of the steering wheel into torque and then transmit it to the steering shaft. Using a larger diameter steering wheel reduces the hand force required by the driver when turning. The steering intermediate shaft, as a connecting component between the steering gear and the steering shaft, facilitates the standardization of steering gears, compensates for errors during manufacturing and installation, and makes the installation of the steering gear and steering wheel on the vehicle more reasonable.
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