Automotive Glossary


Automotive Glossary

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STC

Self-Test Connector.

Steel

A ferrous metal commonly used as a substrate for paint, which must be painted to prevent corrosion.

Steering

Mechanism or means whereby the direction of a vehicle is controlled.

Steering Arm

(1) Lever that imparts the steering action to the steering knuckle or stub axle assembly, as from a tie rod or track rod. Also spindle arm (US), though this term is often used for the lever that imparts steering action from drag link to steering knuckle. (2) An intermediate arm in a steering system.

Steering Axis

The point about which the steered wheel turns.

Steering Column

The linkage and outer housing between the steering wheel and the steering gearbox/rack.

Steering Gear

Small pinion that operates the steering rack. OR Worm gear that operates a steering arm.

Steering Gearbox

Gearcase in which the rotary movement of the steering column is converted into angular motion of the drop arm or pitman arm.

Steering Geometry

(1) Position of the wheel and steering swivel mountings. (2) Combination of angles in steering swivel.

Steering Nut

Part of a steering gearbox that moves on the worm gear.


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