What is the difference between the rack and pinion and the axle on this vehicle.
Nov 8, 2009 at 9:30 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,
The rack & pinion is the steering device that transmits the rotation of the steering wheel into the turning of the wheels L to R, an axle is the item that transmits the drive to the wheels from the differential/ final drive unit, they can also be know as drive shafts in front wheel drive cars.
mark (mhpautos)
Nov 8, 2009 at 9:52 PM
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