Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Power Steering Gears - (BENDIX) Integral Power Steering: Description
Bendix Integral Power Steering is torsion bar type, with steering gearbox consisting of: worm and valve assembly, sector shaft with worm follower, and a power piston rack. Turning of gearbox input shaft rotates valve rotor within valve sleeve. Torsion bar, which is connected to input shaft and valve rotor assembly at one end, and to hollow worm at the other end, transmits input shaft rotation to worm and valve sleeve assembly. Worm and valve sleeve assembly then causes sector shaft to rotate through action of roller type worm follower.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.