The environment around the rack and pinion gear is relatively complex, especially in some harsh driving conditions, mud, sand, dust and other external debris can easily enter the steering system. These debris may accumulate between the rack and pinion gear, causing it to engage poorly.

Determine the design goals of rack and pinion gear according to the vehicle type, purpose and performance requirements. For example: How much steering force is required? What is the maximum steering angle of the wheel? What is the expected service life and maintenance cycle?

If the steering wheel is obviously heavy when turning, or the steering is not smooth, it may be that the wear of the rack and pinion gear has increased friction. In this case, the owner should check and replace the rack and pinion gear assembly as soon as possible to avoid affecting driving safety.

n today's automotive market, rack and pinion steering systems still occupy an important position, especially in small and medium-sized passenger cars. However, with the development of technology, the popularity of electric power steering systems (EPS) is increasing, and it has gradually become a strong competitor to rack and pinion steering systems.

The rack and pinion steering system can provide high accuracy and stable controllability due to its precise gear meshing design. For four-wheeled motorcycles, this high-precision steering system can ensure that the driver can still maintain a good control experience in off-road or complex road conditions.

After replacing the rack and pinion, one of the most important steps is to perform a four-wheel alignment. The four-wheel alignment is not only to ensure the correct alignment of the wheels, but also to ensure that the geometric relationship of the steering system is accurately calibrated.

Given the strict requirements of F1 cars for the steering system, the application of traditional rack and pinion steering systems in F1 cars is not entirely applicable. However, the steering system of F1 cars can still be regarded as a high-performance variant of the rack and pinion system.

For novices, one of the most important challenges is the lack of practical operating experience. Replacing the power steering rack and pinion is a delicate job, and any operational error can cause the entire system to operate abnormally.

Bent or damaged rack and pinion steering will cause it to no longer cooperate accurately with other components. At this time, the steering system will become heavy or slow to respond, and the driver will need to exert more force to turn the steering wheel.

The work of the steering rack and pinion involves a lot of friction and mechanical stress. If these metal parts are not adequately lubricated after long-term use or dry-grip due to lack of power steering fluid, they will gradually wear or produce gaps. These wears will destroy the sealing of the rack system and allow hydraulic oil to leak from these gaps.