Steering rack
Turns the steering wheel's rotation into side-to-side wheel movement.
Signs it's worn: Heavy or notchy steering, fluid leak, knock through the wheel.
What's wrong with my car? · Steering
Heavy steering, or a whine when you turn the wheel?
Usually: Steering rack or power steering.
Heavy steering, a whine or groan when you turn the wheel, or reddish fluid under the front usually means a leaking steering rack.
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