Rack and pinion steering is commonly used in modern vehicles to facilitate steering control. It involves a gear assembly consisting of a rack (a straight bar with teeth) and a pinion gear (a small ...

Rack-and-pinion steering is somewhat different from the steering boxes we looked at in last month's issue. Perhaps the best way to describe it is that it combines the steering box and tie rod, or ...

Have the car checked over thoroughly, and pay particular attention to the brakes and the steering rack – these items are both prone to high wear. Listen out for transmission noise and keep an eye out ...