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Old 01-31-2003, 05:49 PM
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Power steering rack V.s Rack & pinion

What's the difference if any between the Power steering rack and the Rack & Pinion? What role do they play in the steering?

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Old 01-31-2003, 06:22 PM
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They're one and the same. The r&p converts the spinning of the steering wheel into a lateral motion that causes the front wheels to move from one side to the other.
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Old 02-01-2003, 05:21 AM
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The older cars didn't have power assisted R & P as the newer ones do. Plain old R & P is going to be harder to turn with.
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