What is the working principle of a rack and pinion steering gear?
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Rack and pinion steering gear works as follows: 1. The pinion gear is located at the lower end of the steering spindle and meshes with the steering rack; 2. When the steering wheel is rotated, the pinion gear in the steering gear turns, driving the rack in the steering gear to move in the direction of the steering wheel's rotation; 3. The movement of the steering rack is transmitted to the steering knuckle arm through the rack end and tie rod end, causing the wheels to turn. The main components of a rack and pinion steering gear are: pinion gear, rack, adjusting screw, housing, and rack guide block. The characteristics of a rack and pinion steering gear are: 1. Simple and compact structure; 2. High transmission efficiency; 3. High reverse efficiency, which transmits the impact force between the steering wheels and the road surface to the steering wheel.