Tie Rod End Repair

Tie Rod End Repair

How Does My Vehicle's Steering System Work?

Have you ever been driving around Westminster, Castle Rock, and Elizabeth, CO, and wondered how your steering works? Your car's power steering uses a hydraulic or electric system to amplify the small effort you put into turning your steering wheel to enough power to turn your vehicle's wheels. The steering wheel is attached to a steering shaft, which goes down toward the differential, which then attaches to the axle(s). At the other end of the steering shaft is a circular gear, which is called the "pinion." The pinion interlocks with the rack, which is a straight gear that connects to the steering arms of your car's wheels through tie rods. When you turn your steering wheel, the pinion rotates, which causes the rack to move either left or right, and your wheels move accordingly. We at All Around Auto Care know exactly how your vehicle's steering system works and can make the appropriate repairs if needed. We've been fixing cars since 1997 and serve residents of Westminster, Colorado, Arvada, Colorado, Thornton, Colorado, Denver, Colorado, Wheat Ridge, Colorado, and beyond.