How a Power Steering Box Works 610BOB's Teardowns

In this episode of 610BOB's tear downs, I show you how a car power steering box works.
reference sites:
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www.agcoauto.com/content/news/...

[@anvilhead59]

After wasting way too much time trying to find out how power steering works, I found this. Thank you very much for the very informative video and your Star Trek references were fine.

[@MrMac1986]

Came to learn how old fashioned recirculating ball steering works, left knowing everything there is to know about power steering in the process; and all while being pleasantly entertained. Best video on the subject on youtube bar none!

[@primeengineering31]

incredible. it was so clear, well timed, prepared, to the point, just incredible, people with natural teaching abilities dont come often.

[@karmicmessenger]

I've been replacing seals on these gears and I've been swapping these gears for 45 years and until now have had no idea how they actually worked. Thanks for educating me.

[@gustavolopez3659]

can i ask u a question my master??

[@gustavolopez3659]

am working on a 94 ford ranger with gearbox, if you turn left its fine but if you turn right its really hard to turn, i've already changed the hidraulic pump and still the same! i need some tips about this please! houses?? or the box?? i got tires bidding and nothing!! i'll wait antious for your answer!! kind regards from mexico!!^.-

[@karmicmessenger]

@@gustavolopez3659 If you feel power assist in any direction then your pump is fine. There is a valve that directs the pressure in the gear and it is what is causing your headache. I've seen those valves fail and the steering wheel won't go left or right, the hydralic pressure locks it in place. Replace or rebuild the gear.

[@Riseuhh]

Got a question for you if you have the time! I have a 2020 silverado 2500. Need to replace the steering gear box. The one that’s currently in the truck has the plug for the electronic steering assist as well as a mounting point for the module. The one I bought does not. It seems like I can just take off the four bolts on the end (positive feedback valve?) and swap the two pieces, can I do this?

[@karmicmessenger]

@@RiseuhhSorry, I have no experience with your system; I've never seen a steering box with a sensor or module. my guess is that even if it functions it will probably set a code.

[@bush8501]

best explanation on KZbin. thank you

[@sschapasc]

You taught an old dog something new. Awesome description of operation. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@ScottDLR]

Your a lot smarter than I look . For the first time, I have an understanding of how these things work. Thanks!

[@jcolbyt82]

Excellent description of how this works! I love the detail and the cut open steering gear. Makes it very easy to see what is going on! Thank you for the videos!

[@jeeperjohnfabwerkz]

That device you mentioned helps the fluid flow valve return to center.

[@Skipperj]

Is it like a detent ball and spring that's used on manual shift transmissions?

[@jeeperjohnfabwerkz]

@@Skipperj no, it controls how much hydraulic pressure goes to either side of the piston.

[@glenquagmire4232]

Thank you very much sir john

[@wranglercjseven69]

Thumbs up right to the point and an extra bonus for Star Trek

[@bluehandsvideo]

Great explanation Josh! Thanks!

[@610garage]

Thanks. I'm glad you liked it.

[@mattlucero3448]

Nailed it bud. I hope you keep videos coming. Thanks a ton helps immensely

[@FarmingFixingFabricating]

Nice job, most importantly is how well you cut it in half

[@610garage]

Thank you. I appreciate you noticing that. It was something that I put a lot of thought into.

[@adamshpolyansky2827]

What a hidden gem! Nothing useful comes up when searching recirculating ball steering but then this thing gets recommended! That was a really well-done explanation, thank you!

[@cmeek65]

Great explanation overall. There is one slight problem and it has to do with the components you were unsure of at the end. If you are turning the friction on the outside of the sleeve is enough to cause the misalignment and open the valve as you described. When you stop steering the spool/sleeve combo returns to open center as you described. However, it’s the sleeve that rotates to catch up with the position of the spool. The springs you mentioned at the end are centering springs which provide the force required to re-align the spool/sleeve. That’s why the power steering will shut off at any wheel angle is your angular velocity is zero.

[@610garage]

Thanks. "However, it’s the sleeve that rotates to catch up with the position of the spool." Um.... I didn't say that? I feel dumb now. :) "The springs you mentioned at the end are centering springs which provide the force required to re-align the spool/sleeve." But dosn't the torsion bar in the input shaft do that?

[@froglobster]

Wow! Thank you for being so clear and concise! This is by far the best description and explanation ever and I’ve been in this automotive life since I was 10 lol! Thank you!

[@jelliottnesss]

I predict this will be one of the biggest channels in the history of KZbin wants the word reaches the masters you guys are absolutely incredible

[@TomWylie]

Thanks! This was excellent and very clearly explained. It really helps me when I can fully understand how components work before I work on them so I know how to work within their limitations and design.

[@thadhaines1631]

Thank you sir! You did in 8:04 what was taking me close to an hour. Your sense of humor was better received than mine also.

[@610garage]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked it.

[@Bob11173]

Thanks Josh, This is great. I'm debugging a steering problem and this kind of information and rare and essential to avoid just throwing expensive parts at the problem.

[@JP-vs1ys]

Absolutely fantastic work. Seriously.

[@mylesswann530]

Picked up a used one for my dodge 2500 to rebuild and I've been dying for an explanation of its guts. Thank you, subscribed.

[@SnowroxKT]

Thank you for the excellently executed video! I've been searching for Hydro Assist diy instructions for my 2006 F250 I'm going to hydro assist with my 40" tires for moose and caribou expeditions in Alaska and this is a great *assist* in that process. 👌

[@krystaltholen9736]

“Yeah you may want to watch this video a couple times” that hit me personally 😂 this is a great video thank you for the time it took to make it! Some much info

[@SteeleFarm]

Excellent chalkboard explanation! Also...."I'm an Engineer, not a miracle worker." Live long and prosper.

[@610garage]

Thanks. You as well.

[@MoongamerBullet]

Great video, explained everything very well. Thank you for posting it!!

[@mitchelldelic9783]

Fantastic explanation! Awesome work.

[@stanthology]

The clearest explanation. Thanks a lot.

[@spacesuitor]

Y'all rock for this.

[@dinosaurmonster]

this is what I'm watching before my Canadian red seal (national) exam in automotive, thanks man and God bless bro

[@610garage]

Wow, that's great. I'm honored. Thanks. I hope you passed.

[@christopherdiaz3586]

Appreciate the comedy made the video more enjoyment and yeah it was confusing but you explained it well thanks again

[@rmille261]

Great job, you made it very easy to understand! Thank you!

[@surajjohnphilip]

The best explanation on power steering rotary valves.. Thank you

[@610garage]

Your welcome. And thanks.

[@ricrent263]

Super informative video! Thanks for taking time in explaining.

[@piercer2]

The best video explaining the function of something ever! Subbed!!!

[@adriangutizz6621]

Awsome and very simplified for my understanding!

[@user-ki9ez8wx7f]

Where has this been?! Life saver!!

[@centariprime9959]

Well done! Very good engineering analysis.

[@garyr7027]

Good explanation, this was very interesting. Great cut out on the gearbox.

[@dewaldsteyn1306]

Its the steering-box not the gearbox.

[@dariocorral]

THanks for explaining, very easy to understand this way

[@vishwashsingh2468]

finally a good one! It was just amazing....

[@striela1]

Thanks Josh, great video!!

[@610garage]

Thanks. I'm glad you liked it.

[@paralleltripper]

Great vid, great info and laughs. Kudos for all that editing!!! Came out a great vid

[@610garage]

Thanks. Honestly, the editing was the funnest part. LOL :)

[@lalpremjith1]

Great video Bro, Really appreciate the effort, Now I know how this thing works

[@DanielS-wk5dj]

Thanks for this, it was ultra helpful and really informative

[@BOBSYMACK]

Good video and great explanation.

[@neallojek3763]

This is a complex topic. Great explanation

[@andrewhelmer7710]

excellent explanation of these steering units thank you

[@JoseGOrta-zl2fm]

Im about to replace my seal gaskets on my gearbox 1978 460 engine F100 Lariat.Great explanation.Merey Christmas from Houston Texas.

[@omarpatino4230]

That’s a really good explanation man. Thank you!

[@littlereptilian7580]

Fantastic video. Best

[@michaelreid4522]

wish I'd had this video to reference when i was doing my apprenticeship. awesome video dude!

[@610garage]

Thanks!

[@corywinters2534]

Great video! Entertaining and attention keeping as well!

[@martysheets6882]

Thanks for the show and tell.

[@cody3687]

Awesome tutorial on how a steering gear box works.

[@tekingzvlog]

Thank you sir for sharing your knowledge..take care

[@BrayanIvan]

Excellent explanation

[@Alien.Dog_]

Fun fact: that rack/gear has an adjuster screw to take up the slack between the teeth when it wears out. And if you over tighten it by accident, it can permanently ruin the mechanism. So yeah, don’t go poking around your steering gear with screw drivers. Let a professional adjust the steering gearbox if needed.

[@davidgallegos5323]

Great content hope you stay at it brother I just found your channel I own a 2001 f250 7.3 and ready to install a new gearbox

[@willlucas5150]

Great video! very well explained

[@oscargermanalbornozmiliani]

CONGRATULATIONS. VERY DIDACTIC AND EXPLICIT. THANKS

[@rogercarrico4975]

Very nice! I have wondered about these. Pretty complex

[@staceyg7816]

Thank you for this. Seriously.

[@TRyan-op2jo]

Thank you very much for this great video.

[@610garage]

No problem. Thanks for watching.

[@tylerreese6205]

your star trek impersonation is spot on. people give me flack for my impersonations too , but I ignore those fools, as should you. Keep the faith and may the force be with you. ( Over time , I have found out that it's perfectly okay to mix and match star trek and star wars impersonations, language, etc.. If it annoys anyone I say send them to their mother in law's Uranus. " I think she's gonna blow , captain.". " It's about time, Scotty, cuz her daughter's sure don't.". ( Intergalactic humor and not much of it.)

[@zusclhz]

You Created a Great Tutorial !! Thank You 🙏🎼🌹🎵🎶🛠🔥

[@huegrizzy676]

Good work!!!

[@pseudonym2110]

This is the best video in the last fucking 50 I've watched on this

[@pnq8787]

Thanks for the excellent video!

[@610garage]

+pnq8787 Your welcome, and thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@mikek1187]

Excellent description of the Saginaw steering box. You need more subscribers, I just subbed.

[@murantrupja393]

Interesting video, ,thanks for sharing

[@rohmawati3805]

thanks man, you are make me understand how power steering work subscribed and like the video, also ill use your vid to explain how power steering work to my friends

[@normanrussell1961]

Nice one mate, this helped a lot

[@downto2538]

Power steering is so much more complicated then I thought it was. Omg that poor little deflection rod plays such an important part

[@shonuffisthemaster]

great explination and its never the wrong time for a star trek joke;)

[@AgilangKayumanggi]

Wow! Very educational.

[@lr937]

Great video c, thank u!!

[@simsonduff4903]

This was the best explication I’ve seen that’s bud

[@Fix_It_Again_Tony]

Excellent explanation. I am researching hydro assist and it's difficult to find an actual explanation on pirate4x4 or other sites beyond "drill here". I actually feel like I can take apart any steering box and figure out where the assist ports need to be drilled after watching the video. Thanks!

[@subhanansari8489]

Very good video sir

[@2011Technical]

Great video, very helpful!!

[@610garage]

Thanks.

[@HashRL]

Great!!!! Such a nice video!

[@taylorgill9537]

Holy crap dude. That was perfect. Maybe not the "Scotty" but exactly what an explanation should be. Thank you.

[@yahyaadinugraha1058]

thanks for your great explanation,

[@610garage]

No problem. Thanks for watching.

[@AK-ic1yj]

AWESOME VIDS! You are a damn good teacher :)

[@johnalazam1966]

Great job thank you josh

[@610garage]

Thanks. I'm glad you liked it.

[@labradormcgraw2409]

Best video I've seen on how power steering works.

[@610garage]

Thanks.

[@MrEyad1990]

Man I really thought that this video will be boring but oh boy I was mistaken this was very informative.

[@caig9868]

Good video! 👍

[@SamGlasser]

Good explanation.

[@yuppiecruncher]

Awesome video my man. Thanks for the help! Liked and subbed.

[@tharunpoyyamozhi2392]

Awesome explanation!! Thanks..

[@610garage]

Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@TCRTT]

Great job and my wife loves the Star Trek part.

[@joshrobinson4365]

That was awesome!!! Thank you!!!

[@ShimaRst]

Dude, you are a pro!

[@RJ-ku2mh]

Well done

[@johneric3886]

Nice job good communication skills.

[@edwardzamorski3711]

Very interesting video

Thanks for that video.

[@MH-ie1sg]

Thanks for the explanation!

[@610garage]

No problem. Thanks for watching.