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steering box

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The steering box is a component inside your car that turns the motion of the steering wheel into turning of the wheels. It’s like a small gearbox that helps you steer.

Technical Definition

A steering box, also known as a steering gearbox or rack and pinion unit, converts the rotational motion of the steering wheel into linear motion that turns the wheels. It houses gears or a rack and pinion mechanism that drives the steering linkage.

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