Steering
1 – steering column mounting brackets; 2 – corrugated pipe; 3 – steering shaft; 4 – cross joint; 5 – steering tip; 6 – lock nut; 7 – steering rod; 8 – protective cover; 9 – body
The steering system consists of a steering gear and a steering drive.
The steering mechanism is rack and pinion type with a steering column, the shape and angle of which provide maximum safety for the driver, with a lower steering shaft that includes a universal joint. The drive pinion of the rack and pinion is mounted on two bearings.
The steering rods are connected to the rack via ball joints. The outer ball joint of the steering rod end is attached to the steering knuckle. The design of the steering rods allows for their length to be changed and thus the front wheel toe-in can be set. The remaining wheel alignment angles are set during vehicle assembly and are not subject to adjustment during operation.
The steering wheel is mounted on a shaft that has a hexagonal cross-section.