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When you use the steering wheel and turn it left or right, the following happens inside the steering mechanism: *1. Steering wheel and column rotate* Turning the steering wheel rotates the steering column that runs down to the steering gear. The motion starts as simple circular movement from your hands. *2. The pinion gear engages the rack* At the bottom of the column, a small gear called the pinion rotates. This gear meshes with a long straight toothed rod called the rack. As the pinion turns, it slides the rack sideways. *3. Linear motion moves the tie rods* The rack is connected to tie rods on both ends. When the rack shifts left or right, it pulls one tie rod and pushes the other. This converts the circular motion of the steering wheel into straight-line movement. *4. Wheels change direction* The tie rods are linked to the steering knuckles that hold the wheels. As the tie rods move, they push and pull the knuckles, causing the wheels to pivot left or right around their mounting points. *5. Result* The wheels follow the direction you turned the steering wheel. This whole process is called converting rotary motion into linear motion using a gear and toothed rod system, commonly known as rack and pinion steering. #CarMechanics #SteeringSystem #HowItWorks #MechanicalEngineering #AutomotiveBasics #RackAndPinion #CarTech