Is the movement of the steering wheel rotation or translation?
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The movement of the steering wheel involves both rotation and translation. When the car is moving straight, the steering wheel undergoes translation; when turning the steering wheel, it undergoes rotation. In other words, the steering wheel rotates when being turned and translates when not being turned. The steering wheel is a wheel-shaped device used to control the direction of vehicles such as cars, ships, and airplanes. Its function is to convert the force applied by the driver on the edge of the steering wheel into torque, which is then transmitted to the steering shaft. It mainly consists of a frame, foam, and installation clips or screw holes corresponding to the driver's airbag (DAB). Reasons for misaligned steering wheel include: 1. Relative rotational displacement between the steering wheel and steering column; 2. Inaccurate four-wheel alignment data, steering gear failure, or deformation of the vehicle's stabilizer bar.