Is Turning the Steering Wheel to Full Lock While Reversing Harmful to the Car?

[MarianaLee]

Turning the steering wheel to full lock while reversing can cause three types of damage to the car: 1. Damage to the clutch plate: The engine delivers power to the front wheels. When the steering wheel is turned to full lock, the engine needs to output significantly more power to drive the vehicle. If the vehicle is in the starting phase while the steering is at full lock, the clutch cannot fully engage, leading to potential damage. 2. Shortened lifespan of the universal joint: When the steering is at full lock, the universal joint is subjected to greater stress. Since universal joints have a limited lifespan, this stress can reduce their longevity. 3. Damage to the power steering system: Continuously holding the steering wheel at full lock causes the hydraulic fluid passing through the power pump to heat up rapidly, placing the pump under high load. This can potentially damage the power steering system.