What is the structure of the steering system?
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The structure of the steering system consists of: the control mechanism, the steering gear, and the steering linkage, which are a series of devices used to change or maintain the direction of the car's movement or reverse. The causes of steering system failures include: 1. Abnormal noise when turning; 2. Steering gear oil leakage; 3. Difficulty in returning to the original position; 4. Power steering pump oil leakage; 5. Heavy steering. The solutions for steering system failures are: 1. Inspect the steering gear, steering pump control valve, oil cup filter, and steering oil, and clean the entire power steering system; 2. Check the tire pressure and replenish it in time if low; 3. Inspect all connection points of the oil pipes and tighten all connection bolts; 4. Replace the oil pipes, power steering pump, or power steering gear.
I remember last time when the steering was hard, I went to get it fixed. The steering system includes the steering wheel, the steering column connected to the frame, inside which there's a gearbox (mostly rack-and-pinion or recirculating-ball type), and then extends to the left and right tie rods connected to the front wheels to control the direction. The steering system needs power assistance to make driving easy—hydraulic power steering relies on an oil pump, while electric power steering uses a motor and sensors for precise assistance. The structure is quite simple, but if parts wear out, like loose tie rods or oil leaks, the steering becomes heavy or drifts. That time, I replaced a tie rod, which cost a bit. Maintenance advice suggests lubricating the joints every six months to avoid slipping on the road and potential dangers.
