Rack & Pinion

Rack and Pinion type steering is comprised of a toothed Rack that is moved sideways by a rotating Pinion which is connected to the steering wheel. Two Tie Rods are connected from the ends of the Rack to the Uprights.

Tie Rods – Rack

This is the point where the Tie Rod connects to the end of the Steering Rack

Tie Rods – Upright

This is the point where the Tie Rod connects to the Upright.

Steering Rack Displacement/Steering Wheel Revolution

This is the amount of rack displacement (in millimeters or inches) when the steering wheel is rotated 360 degrees.