A planetary gear set reuses the steer-by-wire reaction motor to slide and rapidly deploy the steering wheel while reducing added actuators, weight, and space.
A keyed tool body and slide hammer overcome press-fit retention in two-piece pinion shafts, enabling rack-and-pinion repair.
A low-friction resin sliding member lets a damping stopper absorb axial impact and reduce vibration without elastic body twist during rotation.
A dual-region buffer absorbs normal steering loads elastically and curb shock loads plastically, reducing steering impact without larger parts.
Semi-cylindrical rack bearing segments maintain mesh fit through thermal expansion, cutting steering noise and improving feel.
Axially shifted steering mounting portions reduce bracket width, improving insertion through vehicle body openings while keeping stable support.
A two-part die forms a steering rack with a larger back radius and wider toothing, improving force transmission while reducing wear and die complexity.
Continuous grinding of shaft raw material before cutting improves steering rack precision and productivity, then friction welding joins the toothed segment.