How to Solve Steering Gear Noise?
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Solutions for steering gear noise: 1. Aging or excessive play in the steering tie rod ball joint: Replace the steering tie rod ball joint and perform a four-wheel alignment; 2. Leaking steering gear dust cover: Replace the dust cover or reapply grease; 3. Steering gear malfunction: This may be caused by excessive gear clearance in the steering gear, requiring replacement of the steering gear; 4. Improper tension or aging of the power steering belt: Check the power steering fluid level and adjust the belt tension or replace the belt. The function of the steering gear is to amplify the force transmitted from the steering wheel to the steering linkage and change the direction of force transmission. Based on structural characteristics, steering gears can be classified into: 1. Rack and pinion steering gear; 2. Recirculating ball steering gear; 3. Worm and roller steering gear; 4. Worm and peg steering gear.