Will the steering gear be damaged if the left front wheel is hit?

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VincentDella
07/30/25 4:54am
If the left wheel of a car is hit severely, it may affect the steering gear. Symptoms of steering gear failure: Difficulty in steering wheel returning to center, shaking or deviation of the steering direction, uneven steering effort (heavy on one side and light on the other), oil leakage from the steering gear, and abnormal noises from the steering gear. Function of the steering gear: The steering gear, commonly known as the steering box, is a crucial component for the steering function of a car 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 car's 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 car, hence all components of the car's steering system are referred to as safety-critical parts.
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