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Steering

Meaning in automotive, with examples

/ˈstɪrɪŋ/nounCore term

In automotive, steering means: The system that lets the driver turn the front wheels to change direction, from the steering wheel through the column and the rack to the wheels.

In Turkish: direksiyon sistemi, direksiyon, yönlendirme

How it is used

Used for both the system and how it feels. Drivers complain of heavy, loose or vibrating steering; technicians check the steering rack, tie rods and steering angle sensor. The round part you hold is the steering wheel.

Example sentences

  1. The steering feels heavy at parking speeds.

  2. We replaced the tie rod ends because there was play in the steering.

Common collocations

  • steering wheel
  • steering rack
  • steering column
  • steering angle sensor
  • heavy steering
  • power steeringA system that reduces the effort needed to turn the steering wheel, using either a hydraulic pump and fluid or, in most modern cars, an electric motor (EPS).
  • wheel alignmentThe adjustment of the wheel angles (toe, camber and caster) to the manufacturer's values, so the car drives straight and the tires wear evenly.
  • suspensionThe system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects the wheels to the body. It absorbs bumps and keeps the tires in contact with the road.
  • chassisThe base frame of a vehicle together with the systems mounted on it, such as suspension, steering and brakes. In engineering it often means everything under the body that makes the car ride and handle.

More terms: Brakes, Suspension, Steering and Tires

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