Power–assisted steering makes wielding everything from midcentury American land yachts to heavy military vehicles possible -- even downright pleasant, at times. But how does it work? This 1956 ...

Rack and pinion steering is commonly used in modern vehicles to facilitate steering control. It involves a gear assembly consisting of a rack (a straight bar with teeth) and a pinion gear (a small ...

You jump in your Jeep, turn the steering wheel to the left and then right, and the tires and wheels respond to your commands. Basic mechanics, right? But what about all the mechanical components in ...