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Recirculating-Ball
Recirulating Ball type steering is comprised of a Center Link that is rotated about a point on the Chassis when the steering wheel is turned. Two Tie Rods are connected form the Center Link to the Uprights.


Tie Rods – Upright
This is the point where the Tie Rod connects to the Upright.
Tie Rods – Center Link
This is the point where the Tie Rod connects to the Center Link
Pitman Arm – Chassis
This is the point where the Pitman Arm connects to the Chassis
Pitman Arm – Axis
This point (along with the Pitman Arm – Chassis point) defines the axis that the Pitman Arm rotates around
Pitman Arm – Center Link
This is the point where the Pitman Arm connects to the Center Link
Idler Arm – Chassis
This is the point where the Idler Arm connects to the Chassis
Idler Arm – Center Link
This is the point where the Idler Arm connects to the Center Link
Steering Wheel Angle/Degree of Pitman Arm
This is the angular displacement of the steering wheel for one degree of pitman arm rotation.
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