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In a rack-and-pinion steering systemwhat protects the rack from contamination?
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The rack has pleated rubber boots that seal the ends of housing, holding in the grease and keeping out the dirt, but allow the tie rods to extend and retract. The sector shaft would be sealed with a seal pressed in above the bearings. Some systems have a filter screen in the fluid reservoir.
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In a rack and pinion steering system what protects the rack from contamination?
nothing
What does the safety rigid cell do on an automobile?
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Steering/suspension components worn? Bad steering rack? Power steering pump getting weak?
You have steering problem?
No, my steering is fine.
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What is a steering wheel nut?
That would be the nut that holds the steering wheel to the steering shaft.
