PkwLenkung
PkwLenkung refers to the steering system of a passenger car. Its primary function is to enable the driver to control the direction of the vehicle. Modern PkwLenkung systems are highly sophisticated and have evolved significantly from early mechanical designs. The core components typically include a steering wheel, a steering column, a steering gear (such as a rack and pinion or a recirculating ball mechanism), and connecting linkages that transmit motion to the wheels.
The steering wheel is the driver's interface, translating rotational input into directional changes. The steering column
To reduce the physical effort required from the driver, most PkwLenkung systems incorporate power assistance. Hydraulic