How to adjust a rack and pinion steering gear?
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Adjustment method for rack and pinion steering gear: The spring presses the rack against the steering pinion through a pressure block to ensure backlash-free meshing. The preload force of the spring can be adjusted using an adjustment screw. In a rack and pinion steering gear, the steering pinion, which acts as the driving element of the transmission pair, is installed in the housing and meshes with the horizontally arranged steering rack. Working principle of rack and pinion steering gear: The rack and pinion steering gear mainly consists of a pinion, rack, adjustment screw, housing, and rack guide block. The steering gear pinion is located at the lower end of the steering spindle and meshes with the steering rack. When the steering wheel is rotated, the pinion in the steering gear turns, driving the rack in the steering gear to move in the direction of the steering wheel's rotation. The movement of the steering gear rack is transmitted to the steering knuckle arm through the rack end and tie rod end, thereby turning the wheels.