What are the symptoms of a steering gear failure?

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StAubrey
07/30/25 12:43am
Steering gear failure symptoms: 1. Difficulty in steering wheel return; 2. Steering wheel shaking or deviation; 3. Uneven steering wheel weight (heavy on one side, light on the other); 4. Steering gear oil leakage; 5. Abnormal noise from the steering gear. The steering gear, commonly known as the steering box, is a crucial component for the steering function of a vehicle and an important guarantee for driving safety. The role of the steering gear is to amplify the force transmitted from the steering wheel to the steering linkage and to change the direction of force transmission. The function of the vehicle steering system is to control the driving direction according to the driver's intention. The steering system is vital for the driving safety of the vehicle, hence all components of the vehicle steering system are referred to as safety-critical parts.
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