What are the symptoms of a broken steering rack? How to judge whether the steering rack is broken or not?
The power steering rack is the most important part of the car for the steering function. At present, the steering systems configured on automobiles can be roughly divided into mechanical steering rack, mechanical hydraulic power steering systems, electronic hydraulic power steering systems and electric power steering systems. At present, most of the new models are equipped with electronic hydraulic or electric power assist systems, and the mechanical steering gear has been gradually eliminated.
How to judge if the steering rack is broken or not?
Symptom 1: Difficulty returning the steering wheel
Generally, the steering wheel of the vehicle has the function of automatic return of steering. For cars equipped with hydraulic steering gear, the function of automatic return is weakened due to the effect of hydraulic resistance, but if the return speed is too slow, it means the return The function is faulty. This kind of fault generally occurs in the steering mechanical part.
Symptom 2: Shaking or deviation
When the car runs on one side of the arched road, it has a tendency to deviate. When the arch is large, the deviation is obviously caused by external factors. After excluding the tire pressure problem of the car, it is likely that a mechanical part of the steering rack is loose or broken.
Symptom 3: The steering wheel is heavy and light
If the car owner feels that one side is turning lightly and the other half is turning heavy when turning the steering wheel, this symptom is generally caused by the leakage of the seal responsible for sealing the high-pressure chamber on one side, and another possibility is due to the limit in this direction. Improper valve adjustment.
Symptom 4: Steering engine oil leakage
Although the steering engine oil leakage is a relatively obvious symptom, if the car is not paying attention, this detail is often ignored, so when we find that the steering is abnormal, we can check whether there is oil leakage or oil leakage on the steering engine, which is mostly It is related to the aging of the sealing ring or the oil pipe of the steering rack.
Symptom 5: Abnormal sound of the steering rack
When you are driving, you find that there is an obvious abnormal sound when you turn the steering wheel. This symptom indicates that your steering gear is probably broken. There are many problems that cause abnormal noise, generally related to the failure of steering assist oil, universal joint, plane bearing, etc. Abnormal noise is also one of the more obvious symptoms, so once it is found, it should be sent to the 4S shop for maintenance.
