With rack and pinion steering, the rotation of the pinion causes linear motion of the rack, which turns the vehicle's wheels left or right. Rack and pinion systems are a common component in railways.

Rack and pinion steering consist of a rack, a long bar with teeth along its length, and pinion gear, a small round gear connected to the steering wheel. These two components work together to convert ...

This article was updated March 29, 2023. It was originally published Feb. 1, 2010. RELATED. Comparing Performance and Efficiency of Linear Motors, Ball Screws and Rack-and-Pinion Drives ...

Rack and pinion drives are an age-old mechanism widely used for converting rotary motion into linear motion. However, myths and misconceptions abound regarding the use and application ...

As its name implies, rack-and-pinion steering consists of two basic moving parts: a toothed linear rack and a pinion gear to drive it left and right. 0:00 / 0:00.

Part of a rack-and-pinion steering system, the rack is a bar parallel to the front axle that moves left or right when the steering wheel is turned, aiming the front wheels in the correct direction.