Steering Rack Components

Steering Rack Assembly





The steering rack assembly:
^ Is mounted on the rear face of the front suspension crossbeam by two forged mounting brackets with resilient bushes. The bushes are handed (pinion side and non-pinion side) and are orientated according to the vehicle range application.
^ Converts the rotary motion of the steering wheel, via the steering gear pinion, to the lateral motion of the rack.
^ Features a variable ratio steering rack with integral hydraulic power steering cylinder and piston.
^ Has a hydraulic control valve with Servotronic control and positive center feel torsion bar.
The basic steering rack assembly is not serviceable. The following components are serviceable items:
^ Transfer pipework.
^ Servotronic valve.
^ Centralizing cap.
^ Outer ball joint.
^ Rack gaiter.
^ Clips and fittings.





Steering Rack Components