Rack-and-pinion steering gear, location/task/design/function - GF46.20-P-1000T

MODEL 211 except CODE (213a) Speed-sensitive power steering 

Fig 1: Identifying Rack-And-Pinion Steering Gear Components

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Rack-and-pinion steering gear, location		GF46.20-P-1000-02T
Rack-and-pinion steering gear, task	Transmits the steering movements from the steering wheel to the road wheels. Assists the manual steering force, thus making it easier to steer the vehicle.
Rack-and-pinion steering gear, design	An automatic play compensator (6), the steering dampers (5) and the tie rods (2) are integrated in the steering gear of the rack-and-pinion steering.
Rack-and-pinion steering gear, function		GF46.20-P-1000-01T