Steering systems with steel housings in passenger cars and light commercial vehicles

Abstract

The deployment of welded steel housings has led to a rethinking of steering gear development and production, as they allow greater design flexibility and faster fulfilment of special design requirements from car makers. The rack-and-pinion steering gear with a steel housing increases steering comfort and, due to the use of an adjustable vane pump, reduces fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions. Tedrive Steering has gained experience with steel housings in passenger cars and is also making use of this technology for light commercial vehicles.