Steering — design description (Mondeo 1)

The steering system consists of a steering wheel, a steering column, a servo steering gear, and tie rods. The steering wheel is mounted on a steering shaft, which is connected to the steering gear. The steering rack moves back and forth when the steering wheel is turned. The rack is connected on each side by ball joints to the tie rods, which transmit the steering force through the tie rod joints and the steering knuckle to the front wheels. Rack and pinion steering provides easy and backlash-free steering from one extreme position to another. The steering system does not require maintenance; it is enough to monitor the condition of the sealing cuffs.

The operation of the standard steering is facilitated by a power steering. The power steering (servo steering) ensures that the driver exerts as little force as possible when operating the steering. The power steering system consists of an oil pump, a receiver and oil lines. The oil pump is driven by a V-belt from the engine. The pump sucks oil from the receiver and delivers it under high pressure to the valve head, which is located on the steering gear. It has a mechanical connection with the steering shaft and supplies oil to the corresponding working cylinder. The oil presses on the piston of the rack and thus helps it move. At the same time, oil is squeezed out from the other side through the return line into the receiver.

Caution! Always replace self-locking nuts. No welding or straightening work is allowed on steering components.

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