What are the components of a car steering system?
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Automotive steering systems are divided into two major categories: mechanical steering systems and power steering systems. Below are the relevant introductions: Mechanical Steering System: The mechanical steering system uses the driver's physical strength as the steering energy source, with all force-transmitting components being mechanical. The mechanical steering system consists of three main parts: the steering control mechanism, the steering gear, and the steering linkage mechanism. Power Steering System: The power steering system uses both the driver's physical strength and the engine's power as steering energy sources. Under normal circumstances, only a small portion of the energy required for steering is provided by the driver, while the majority is supplied by the engine through the power steering device. However, if the power steering device fails, the driver should generally be able to independently handle the vehicle's steering tasks. Therefore, the power steering system is formed by adding a set of power steering devices to the mechanical steering system.