What is the Function of a Car Tie Rod?

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LaNicole
07/29/25 1:14pm
The function of a car tie rod is to prevent torsion of the rod body. Below is a related introduction to car tie rods: 1. Classification: Steering tie rods are divided into steering drag links and steering tie rods. The steering drag link is responsible for transmitting the motion of the steering arm to the steering knuckle arm; the steering tie rod serves as the base of the steering trapezoidal mechanism and is a key component ensuring the correct motion relationship between the left and right steering wheels. 2. Composition: The car steering tie rod mainly consists of: ball joint assembly, nut, tie rod assembly, left telescopic rubber sleeve, right telescopic rubber sleeve, self-tightening spring, etc. It plays a role in transmitting motion in the steering system, directly affecting the stability of vehicle handling, operational safety, and the service life of tires.
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