Abstract: A steering system (10) has a rack housing (12) formed of a first tube (14) and a pinion housing (16) formed of a second tube (18). A first opening (31) is provided in the first tube (14) and a second opening (33) is formed in the second tube (18). The first opening (31) and second opening (33) expose a respective fillet (32), (34). The relative position of first opening (31) and second opening (33) determine the position of the first tube (14) with respect to the second tube (18). A first bushing (40) and a second bushing (42) are used to support a rack (36) within first tube (14). A pinion shaft (60) positioned within second tube (18) has a pinion gear (62) for coupling with rack (36). Preferably a first bracket (26) and second bracket (28) are positioned on first tube (14) adjacent to first bushing (40) and second bushing (42), respectively.

Abstract: A steering system (10) has a rack housing (12) formed of a first tube (14) and a pinion housing (16) formed of a second tube (18). A first opening (31) is provided in the first tube (14) and a second opening (33) is formed in the second tube (18). The first opening (31) and second opening (33) expose a respective fillet (32), (34). The relative position of first opening (31) and second opening (33) determine the position of the first tube (14) with respect to the second tube (18). A first bushing (40) and a second bushing (42) are used to support a rack (36) within first tube (14). A pinion shaft (60) positioned within second tube (18) has a pinion gear (62) for coupling with rack (36). Preferably a first bracket (26) and second bracket (28) are positioned on first tube (14) adjacent to first bushing (40) and second bushing (42), respectively.

Abstract: A pinion adjustable assembly for steering mechanisms for automotive vehicles, a pinion-rack set incorporated in a pinion housing and a tubular cylindrical bushing with free angular displacement that is positioned inside the housing and is coupled to an angular positioning nut. The said bushing has an eccentric inner wall with regard to outer wall surface surrounding a pinion housing. Angular displacement of said bushing by angular movement changes its eccentricity to allow the pinion to move relative to the rack bar for overcoming wearing out effect on teeth.

Abstract: A manual or power-assisted steering control linkage assembly for an automotive vehicle, with the aim of facilitating the manufacture of housings for the steering control linkages and eliminating undesirable vehicle noise which results from axial stresses acting on the steering mechanism. A housing including two independent metallic tubular housing elements which are machinable, which housing elements house and provide support structure for the rack and pinion, wherewith the tubular housing elements are joined in the required angular orientation via welding or brazing at respective contoured openings cut in the walls of the tubular housing elements. The noise control is provided by automatic positioning the pinion in engagement with the rack, which by elastic organs associated with the pinion shaft, which organs continuously urge the pinion into engagement with the rack in response to the tendency of the rack to separate from such engagement. The elastic organs cooperate with a conical or cylindrical pinion.