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rack and pinion

14 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

The rack and pinion is a part of the steering system that helps turn the wheels when you turn the steering wheel. It makes steering easier and more precise.

Technical Definition

The rack and pinion is a type of steering mechanism that converts the rotational motion of the steering wheel into the linear motion needed to turn the wheels. It is a common system used in modern vehicles for its efficiency and responsiveness.

Hear It Discussed

"Well,yeah,they'rethey'renothardtomaintain,butit'llhaverackandpinion,andit'sjustgonnabeabeautifullow-to-the-groundtype."
Live Car Talk From A Texas Cruise In In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 19:51

"and pinion. Or worst of all, it can leak from the rack and pinion itself. I'm going to guess from my vast experience of these cars that you're going to need a rack and pinion."
#2656: Remote Nonstarter The Best of Car Talk 09:07

"And the steering is wickedly terrifying in that it's got a steering box instead of rack and pinion. So you can turn almost a quarter turn and nothing happens."
Driven Radio Show #359: John Ficarra of Ficarra Classic Driven Radio Show 02:28