Steering Definitions

4. damping device designed to inhibit an undesirable, uncontrolled movement or oscillation of a vehicle steering mechanism
7. Returns the power steering fluid to the reservoir
8. carries the fluid under pressure to the steering box
10. Container that holds the power steering fluid used to lubricate and assist the steering mechanism
11. Forward & Rearward tilt of the tire when viewed from the side
14. Inward & Outward direction of the tire when viewed from the front
15. Pivoting support for the steering system
16. uses the hydraulic pressure from the power steering system to provide the driver assist in applying the brakes.
17. type of linear actuator that comprises a circular gear engaging a linear gear.
18. Inward & Outward tilt of the tire when viewed from the front

1. Include the control valve, apply piston, and gear system. The assembly mounts to the frame and a pitman arm delivers power from the gear to the steering linkage
2. shaft that translates rotary or angular movement into linear movement, or vice versa
3. allows the rear wheels to turn with the front wheels while the driver turns the steering wheel.
5. A steering system using two short tie rods connected to the steering arms and to a long center link.
6. Pump responsible for pressurizing the hydraulic fluid. This pressure allows the driver to turn the steering wheel with ease.
9. crucial meeting point between a vehicle’s steering rack and steering knuckle
12. expandable rubber covering that creates a seal between the rack and pinion and the tie rod end.
13. the part of an automotive steering system that connects to the front wheels