Is It Dangerous to Continue Driving with a Broken Steering Gear?
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Continuing to drive with a damaged steering gear is dangerous. The steering gear is the most critical component for the steering function of a vehicle and a vital guarantee for driving safety. If the steering gear malfunctions, you will lose control of the direction, leading to hazardous situations. Common issues with steering gear noise include insufficient lubrication of the steering column, resulting in high friction—ensure the steering column remains lubricated; low power steering fluid—promptly top up the fluid; problems with the universal joint—regularly inspect and replace the universal joint as needed; aging and hardening of the rubber bushings on the chassis suspension stabilizer bar links—replace the bushings promptly; damaged plain bearings—inspect and replace them periodically. Precautions for using the steering gear include avoiding turning the steering wheel while stationary—try to steer only after the vehicle is in motion; when the vehicle is parked, return the steering wheel to the center position to prevent unnecessary load on the suspension system and tires; when making a U-turn, avoid turning the steering wheel to its extreme positions.