Steering System

STEERING SYSTEM

Introduction: This system provides the directional change in the movement of an Automobile and maintain in a position as per the driver’s decision without much strain on him.


REQUIREMENTS OF STEERING SYSTEM:
a. It must keep the wheel at all times in to rolling motion with out rubbing on the road.
b. This system should associate to control the speed.
c. It must light and stable.
d. It should also absorb the road shocks.
e. It must easily be operated with less maintenance.
f. It should have self-centering action to some extent.

Functions of Steering System:

1. It helps in swinging the wheels to the left or right.
2. It helps in turning the vehicle at the will of the driver.
3. It provides directional stability.
4. It is used to minimize the tyre wear and tear.
5. It helps in achieving self-centering efforts.
6. It absorbs major part of the road shocks.


Main Components of Steering System:

Following are the main components of steering system:
1. Steering Wheel
2. Steering column or shaft
3. Steering Gear
4. Drop Arm or Pitman Arm
5. Drag Link
6. Steering Arm
7. Track-Arms
8. Track Rod or Tie-Rod
9. Adjusting Screws