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

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ElizaRose
07/30/25 8:45am
However, in general, the possibility of the steering gear being damaged is not very high, because the steering gear itself is not very large and is relatively sturdy. If the collision is very severe, the steering gear could also be damaged. Introduction to the steering gear: The steering gear, commonly known as the direction machine, is the most important component of a car for steering function and an important guarantee for driving safety. Categories of steering gears: The steering systems configured in cars can be roughly divided into four categories: mechanical steering gear; mechanical hydraulic power steering system; one is the electronic hydraulic power steering system; the other is the electric power steering system.
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