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Sometimes refered to as Steering Gearbox, Steering Gearbox Replace, Replace Steering Gearbox

The steering wheel is attached to the steering gearbox by the steering shaft. As the driver moves the steering wheel, the steering gearbox, through a series of linkages, steers by pushing or pulling the front wheels of the vehicle. The steering gearbox is secured to the chassis.

It may become necessary to replace the steering gearbox if it has become worn. Wear in the gearbox may result in excess "play" in the steering that could make it not respond as quickly as it should. Wear in the steering gearbox could also cause an oil leak.

To replace the steering gearbox, the steering shaft and steering linkage must be removed (power steering lines must be removed if the vehicle is equipped with power steering). Hardware securing the steering gearbox to the chassis is removed, and the steering gearbox is removed from the vehicle. After the new gearbox is installed, the wheel alignment will need to be checked and adjustments made if necessary.

The steering gearbox should be inspected closely when a wheel alignment is performed, at least once a year.