Which component converts rotational steering wheel action into axial (lateral) movement at the front wheels?
Answer: C
Steering gear box
On a traditional steering system (not rack and pinion), the steering column attaches the steering wheel to the steering gear box. The box converts rotational movement to axial movement that causes the front wheels to move left or right.
All choices
- ADrag link
- BSteering column
- CSteering gear box
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