Locking of a steering wheel is most likely caused by a steering gear failure. The steering gear directly controls the rotation of the wheels. If a gear, rack, or any other component of the steering gear fails, it may cause abnormal noise or even jamming of the steering gear.

What are possible causes of a steering gear failure?

1. Water ingress into the steering gear

When the vehicle runs through a puddle, water may enter the steering gear and cause abnormal noise or circuit failure.

2. Abnormal wear of gear and rack

If the gear bearing has poor bearing capacity and the rack is consequently floated, the angle between the gear and the rack will change under impact, resulting in poor gear-rack meshing.

3. Design defect of the steering gear

Abnormal contact between the gear and the rack may occur due to a design defect.

What are measures for preventing locking of a steering wheel?

Regular vehicle inspection: Inspect and maintain the vehicle to ensure that all systems function properly.

Avoid sudden braking and sharp turning: During driving, maintain a steady speed, stay in your lane, and avoid sudden braking and sharp turning in order to reduce the burden on the steering wheel.

Use high-quality parts: Choose reliable products, and avoid accidents caused by the use of inferior parts.

Advantages of vika steering gear:

1. Shell:

The shell of vika steering gear is made of ZL111 aluminum alloy, which features excellent casting quality, high resistance to hot cracking, less line shrinkage, and high airtightness. The product surface is flat and elegant without any burrs, and has precisely processed threads.

2. Gear:

The gear of vika steel gear assembly has received additional magnetic testing and sandblasting treatment to eliminate cracks and ensure stable mechanical performance.

3. Racket:

The rack of vika steering gear assembly is made of 40Cr precision forged steel. A one-time teeth milling process is adopted to guarantee precise tooth pitch.