I didn't know if to laugh or just simply asked "how in the name of Soichiro can this be accurate?" He was so serious when he said it I almost believed it.
This guy is brilliant! No one else can pull off white board theory with such aplomb. Somehow, he not only keeps us watching, but also helps us to understand in-depth concepts like no one else on UA-cam. Huge respect to EE!
Yeah, my drawing is basically two angle views combined, which could be confusing. The wheels are viewed from directly above, where as the steering wheel was viewed from the front. It would be difficult to show the wheels rotating from the front, which is why I drew it they way I did.
+Engineering Explained My sister has an 08 Maxima. She has issues steering the car on a cold start. I sat in it to get an understanding and tried turning the wheel, but it behaves as if the pump has gone. So I drove it because my sister says, "The problem goes away after driving it." After the drive, I stopped and tried steering it. The wheel turns with no problem after the drive but any input from you would be much appreciated. Separate note, your channel is great. I have very little friends who enjoy and understand cars, so its nice to see someone like yourself who shares the language. Thank you!
Your steering wheels were the first thing I noticed lol, reminded me of my 94 integra. I’d have to agree it is a very good design. Appreciate you taking the time 11 years ago to draw them!
Well done! Your videos are very practical and easy to follow and I will recommend it for any car enthusiast who wants to understand the mechanics of a vehicle.
I just heard someone say 'the car comes with rack and pinion power steering'. Honestly I thought that was a contradiction in terms and that they knew less about cars than me (which isn't much). I can see now that I was wrong, that concept can exist. Helpful video, thanks!
Studying for my appraiser's certification exam. Your video's are really helpful. I'm a visual learner, so after reading boring explanations, your video's put it all together for me.
It all comes down to the gearing of the rack and pinion, in which case it can vary greatly depending on what characteristics and feel you want from the steering.
Yes!! I noticed how you talked about the steering wheel design, and how nowadays not a lot of cars have that handle on the bottom. I thought I was the only one who appreciated that. Lol. Great video btw, very informative! Subbed! :D
Right you are! Glad you like the videos! I'm currently working on a website where I'll be dividing up the videos into lessons. This will give it organization so that one can go from zero automotive knowledge to the extent of my automotive knowledge simply through the viewing of each of the 10 or so (approx) lessons.
2:56 you blew my mind dude, I was going to say the direction of the turn on the steering wheel was wrong. That I started asking myself if I seen the direction right! Anyway great channel, going to subscribe, I'm an engineer too
The valve alters the direction of the flow, the pump pumps in a single direction. The flow has to change directions in order for the piston to be moved both left or right.
It's the mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and the driven wheels - the entire system doesn't work solely by hydraulics, it does need some driver input.
Thanks for the video. I'm an amateur mechanic and this is almost exactly what I was looking for. The drawings are great and make it easy to understand.. but would you consider putting some still photos along side the drawings to make it easier on my brain. thanks
Yes seven years ago you were spending your time wisely with that company. Now you're just spending your time wisely explaining why a heavier truck can pull a lighter one
It's a great car. Had some trouble yesterday with some misfiring but I replaced the distributor cap and everything seems to be fine now. Great handling though, for the price it's an excellent vehicle. Leaks and burns oil though, so if you do get one just make sure you check the oil level regularly (which should probably be done anyways).
Thanks for all the great engineering explanations. Once the steering valve opens the pressure on one side will increase the steering angle, what stops the angle increasing once the desired radius of turn is achieved, ie a fixed steering angle for a given steering wheel input.
thanx ....:-) buddy your videos are very helpful .and easy to understand......u are doing really awesome job for us who r paying so much fees and cant understand the dam thing...ones again thanx
By which do you mean which type of power steering, or is power steering necessary? I think it's a great benefit to have regardless of car size, as far as type, I don't know enough to give you a confident answer, I think both major types are fine.
There's beyond plenty of design work to do. All industries are always improving, forklifts are no exception. They're just as complex as cars when you get down to it.
dude....!!! this video is gr8.....i wnted to know more about steering mechanisms related to adjustable steering n all such stuff!!! i tried looking for othr videos but none xplains them to my satisfaction.....it wud b a gr8 help if u upload a video concerning this....thnx.... :)
I AGREE with what you say about the steering wheel!! I hate cars that have the "T" so you can't rest your hand on the bottom. Having your hand at the bottom is good for towing when trying to back up. Also good when you are cruising.
once again a very good explanation, may i suggest that you throw in the implications of suspension or more precisely when the wheel goes over a bump. as this implication will not be obvious to the average punter.
The fluid could be eliminated and simply replaced with an electric motor which places a torque to move the wheels (for example, an electric motor powering the pinion to move the rack, or one powering the rack, etc).
Its not irrelevant :) I totally agree. My old truck had an opening on the bottom and I over to rest my hand there. Its especially nice if you drive a manual and have to steer with your left hand most of the time.
I own a 91 Honda Accord and I must say, that gap in the middle of the steering wheel is probably one of my favorite features on the car hahaha. I've always wondered if it was just me who noticed that.
Please explain or speculate what happens when the hydraulic hose hookups are reversed to the rotary valve unit. I have recently accidentally done just that, with steering fluid spewing all over. I have read that the bushings or seals (?both) will be displaced or “blown”. I plan to repair the rack but wondered if the rotary valve seal or the rack piston seals will be affected. Thanks. If you don’t know or won’t speculate I will follow up after the job is done so you might learn something useful and pass it on. Thanks.
You are amazing, it's really great video for those, who are learning about cars, but there is one thing, which you missed i think. Could you explain, where oil or steering liquid goes, when you're going straight ? I don't think that pump turns, that's what raised doubts.
Forget power steering. All cars need quick-ratio manual steering. Way more responsive than power steering, more simple, and more reliable. No fluids to change, and no electronic bullshit to maintain.
I was looking for a video explaining what's inside a power steering rack and came across this video. Very well explained but I think it's not 100% accurate. At 6:01 you explain those lines being the high pressure and return line to the pump/reservoir. I think these lines operate the hydraulic piston inside and can both be high or low pressure depending on the steering wheel being turned left or right. The magic happens in the valve/pinion housing and I'd love to know how that works!
Now you need to create a video showing the various types of electric steering along with the advantages and disadvantages of each. Then do a second on recirculating ball systems.
Thank you for the video, it was very educational. I only have one question though, can you roughly go over the life span of a rack and pinion, and if there were leaks in your rack/pinion, where exactly would the leak be originated from? Would you advise fixing a rack/pinion or just flat out replacing it? Thanks!
Lol, this guy is seriously in love with that Integra steering. :)
But seriously, awesome video!
lol yes he is...i love how proud he is of it. He's very funny. great teacher as well.
He put alot of work into that 😂👍
“An exact replica of a 99’ Integra steering wheel, uhm... put a lot of work into that drawing right there... good stuff” 😆
At age 42 when I heard that I was laughing so hard
Mann. I lyk his dedication but when he said he took a long time to draw the steering.. I can't😂😂
Gotta agree is a good design tho
I didn't know if to laugh or just simply asked "how in the name of Soichiro can this be accurate?" He was so serious when he said it I almost believed it.
"Anyways that's totally irrelevant" lmfao
Mini rant about the Integra wheel. That’s the kind of thing I love this channel for 😂
This guy is brilliant! No one else can pull off white board theory with such aplomb. Somehow, he not only keeps us watching, but also helps us to understand in-depth concepts like no one else on UA-cam. Huge respect to EE!
Yeah, my drawing is basically two angle views combined, which could be confusing. The wheels are viewed from directly above, where as the steering wheel was viewed from the front. It would be difficult to show the wheels rotating from the front, which is why I drew it they way I did.
Your presentation skills have improved substantially over the years.
Dude great video! You cracked me up with how pleased you were at your diagram of the steering wheel. I drive a 96ek
+Engineering Explained My sister has an 08 Maxima. She has issues steering the car on a cold start. I sat in it to get an understanding and tried turning the wheel, but it behaves as if the pump has gone. So I drove it because my sister says, "The problem goes away after driving it." After the drive, I stopped and tried steering it. The wheel turns with no problem after the drive but any input from you would be much appreciated. Separate note, your channel is great. I have very little friends who enjoy and understand cars, so its nice to see someone like yourself who shares the language. Thank you!
Your steering wheels were the first thing I noticed lol, reminded me of my 94 integra. I’d have to agree it is a very good design. Appreciate you taking the time 11 years ago to draw them!
Well done! Your videos are very practical and easy to follow and I will recommend it for any car enthusiast who wants to understand the mechanics of a vehicle.
I just heard someone say 'the car comes with rack and pinion power steering'. Honestly I thought that was a contradiction in terms and that they knew less about cars than me (which isn't much). I can see now that I was wrong, that concept can exist. Helpful video, thanks!
Who needs an automotive class? I got one right here on my iPod touch watching this guy videos, great work!!
I was looking for a diagram to help me understand this better... 10 years later and your video still helped! thx man!
Top notch video... information on point. And the added in 99 acura integra bits..... priceless... the face the expressions... the tone. Too good
i think it is awesome that you started adding the "real world scenario" to the end of your videos. it helps me understand it a lot easier. thank you
Your time & attention to steering wheel details is rare & much appreciated 😆
Studying for my appraiser's certification exam. Your video's are really helpful. I'm a visual learner, so after reading boring explanations, your video's put it all together for me.
Excellent, I've done my job!
Now look at you, your making content with real engines and C8 Corvettes
Nice diagrams; clear and simple explanations - well done!
Glad you enjoy them! Cheers!
Found this video after my 7 year old daughter asked how steering works! EE always comes through for me. Thanks, Jason!
you explained rack and pinion steearing AND hydraulics in one vid! thumbs up
Thank you this is a brilliant explanation and cleared up steering systems for me
Your explanation was very useful. Thank you.
Subscribed!
Thanks for subscribing!
You are so young then! Our car is having trouble in this area so I found you again :)
It all comes down to the gearing of the rack and pinion, in which case it can vary greatly depending on what characteristics and feel you want from the steering.
Yes!! I noticed how you talked about the steering wheel design, and how nowadays not a lot of cars have that handle on the bottom. I thought I was the only one who appreciated that. Lol. Great video btw, very informative! Subbed! :D
Right you are! Glad you like the videos! I'm currently working on a website where I'll be dividing up the videos into lessons. This will give it organization so that one can go from zero automotive knowledge to the extent of my automotive knowledge simply through the viewing of each of the 10 or so (approx) lessons.
2:56 you blew my mind dude, I was going to say the direction of the turn on the steering wheel was wrong. That I started asking myself if I seen the direction right! Anyway great channel, going to subscribe, I'm an engineer too
The valve alters the direction of the flow, the pump pumps in a single direction. The flow has to change directions in order for the piston to be moved both left or right.
Hey I recently had to replace my power steering rack. I did not know what that was until I saw this. Thank you for making it.
It's the mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and the driven wheels - the entire system doesn't work solely by hydraulics, it does need some driver input.
I love your channel. I'm studying to be an Automotive mechanic and your videos have really helped clarify things for me. Thanks,
A Lucid lecture.
Its wonderful to learn by teaching.
All the best.........
Thanks for the video. I'm an amateur mechanic and this is almost exactly what I was looking for. The drawings are great and make it easy to understand.. but would you consider putting some still photos along side the drawings to make it easier on my brain. thanks
but if you steer left (countercw) the rack should go right?! Whats up with this, even in your drawing this flaw seems to prevail
Wow. First time seeing the man this young after a year of watching his stuff. I am shocked
Thanks. Having mine replaced right now at the shop. Just needed an understanding of how it all works. Good job.
I'd love to work on something like Rally, but for now I'm working at a company the designs forklifts, and I've been enjoying it.
Yes seven years ago you were spending your time wisely with that company. Now you're just spending your time wisely explaining why a heavier truck can pull a lighter one
why was I not subscribed ? every time I'm trying to understand a car problem I end up here thanks :)
It's a great car. Had some trouble yesterday with some misfiring but I replaced the distributor cap and everything seems to be fine now. Great handling though, for the price it's an excellent vehicle. Leaks and burns oil though, so if you do get one just make sure you check the oil level regularly (which should probably be done anyways).
Thanks for all the great engineering explanations.
Once the steering valve opens the pressure on one side will increase the steering angle, what stops the angle increasing once the desired radius of turn is achieved, ie a fixed steering angle for a given steering wheel input.
hi, im from malaysia. your videos are just amazing. now i know a whole lot more bout cars.
Thankyou so much for your videos.
I have a final exam tomorrow and I am preparing for it only by your videos.
Surabhi Sonkar how did you do?
Thanks a ton! You are doing a great job with your channel.
Awesome video mate, very easy to understand
Fantastic explanation and the drawing isn’t too shabby either!
This just made my principles of engineering project so much easier
Hahahaha oh man I love how he goes into detail about his steering wheel like he explains mechanics. Too funny haha
thanks for all the videos man really helping me through my level 1 ast
thanx ....:-) buddy your videos are very helpful .and easy to understand......u are doing really awesome job for us who r paying so much fees and cant understand the dam thing...ones again thanx
Excelent explanation, clear and to the point!! Thanks
By which do you mean which type of power steering, or is power steering necessary? I think it's a great benefit to have regardless of car size, as far as type, I don't know enough to give you a confident answer, I think both major types are fine.
There's beyond plenty of design work to do. All industries are always improving, forklifts are no exception. They're just as complex as cars when you get down to it.
dude....!!! this video is gr8.....i wnted to know more about steering mechanisms related to adjustable steering n all such stuff!!! i tried looking for othr videos but none xplains them to my satisfaction.....it wud b a gr8 help if u upload a video concerning this....thnx....
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I AGREE with what you say about the steering wheel!! I hate cars that have the "T" so you can't rest your hand on the bottom. Having your hand at the bottom is good for towing when trying to back up. Also good when you are cruising.
once again a very good explanation, may i suggest that you throw in the implications of suspension or more precisely when the wheel goes over a bump. as this implication will not be obvious to the average punter.
The fluid could be eliminated and simply replaced with an electric motor which places a torque to move the wheels (for example, an electric motor powering the pinion to move the rack, or one powering the rack, etc).
Nice depiction of a 1999 Integra steering wheel BTW. A lot of work went into that ;-) The rest of the video is great too.
All of your videos are great! thank you for posting!
You're very welcome! Cheers
Thank you for this video. Very well explained.
Nice, simple explanation. Thanks!
Yes, it's all that's needed and can power both directions.
This was very helpful. Thanks dude.
Great video. Thank you so much. Well explained. Appreciate the brief comedy as well.
It's simple and easy to understand. Thanks！
Its not irrelevant :)
I totally agree. My old truck had an opening on the bottom and I over to rest my hand there. Its especially nice if you drive a manual and have to steer with your left hand most of the time.
Great video - really well explained for someone like me who has no idea!
man thanks for all the videos you make! you explain everything very well. it helps a ton for a diy mechanic like myself
I own a 91 Honda Accord and I must say, that gap in the middle of the steering wheel is probably one of my favorite features on the car hahaha. I've always wondered if it was just me who noticed that.
this video was very useful ,,, thanks ... keep going man
Just watched all of your videos in one day! Haha you should do a video of variable valve timing
I love your sense of humor! LOL My 2011 Tacoma has a hole at the bottom and YES it's nice! ;)
Haha laughed every time he mentioned that wheel
They pivot, the tie rods cause this to happen by pushing at on offset from the pivot point.
Please explain or speculate what happens when the hydraulic hose hookups are reversed to the rotary valve unit. I have recently accidentally done just that, with steering fluid spewing all over. I have read that the bushings or seals (?both) will be displaced or “blown”. I plan to repair the rack but wondered if the rotary valve seal or the rack piston seals will be affected. Thanks. If you don’t know or won’t speculate I will follow up after the job is done so you might learn something useful and pass it on. Thanks.
Integra?
You are amazing, it's really great video for those, who are learning about cars, but there is one thing, which you missed i think. Could you explain, where oil or steering liquid goes, when you're going straight ? I don't think that pump turns, that's what raised doubts.
Good one! Very well explained!
Thank you! Good luck with the new job!
Watch my videos on caster and steer axis inclination. (first videos of my suspension playlist). This will clear up why that happens.
Forget power steering. All cars need quick-ratio manual steering. Way more responsive than power steering, more simple, and more reliable. No fluids to change, and no electronic bullshit to maintain.
you deserve my likes good job man !!
My Buick Lesabre has a steering wheel with a hold on the bottom and yes, it is very nice!! You should design cars my man
Thanks brother for the info , it was useful .
I hear ya, i'd love to work on a rally team too! Best of luck and thanks for the helpful videos!
I was looking for a video explaining what's inside a power steering rack and came across this video. Very well explained but I think it's not 100% accurate. At 6:01 you explain those lines being the high pressure and return line to the pump/reservoir. I think these lines operate the hydraulic piston inside and can both be high or low pressure depending on the steering wheel being turned left or right. The magic happens in the valve/pinion housing and I'd love to know how that works!
Now you need to create a video showing the various types of electric steering along with the advantages and disadvantages of each. Then do a second on recirculating ball systems.
Easily the best representation of a '99 Integra steering wheel on UA-cam.
good job dude, liked the video
Yes, assuming the power steering pump is belt driven off of the engine
nice video! helped alot! looking for more video of urs 😊
Great video man! Helped me a lot. Thanks !
Happy to hear it!
You are welcome!
Very interesting thanks, awesome. Perfectly logical description.
Excellent explanation. Thank you.
can you please make a video about the 4ws(4 wheel steering system)
Thank you for the video, it was very educational.
I only have one question though, can you roughly go over the life span of a rack and pinion, and if there were leaks in your rack/pinion, where exactly would the leak be originated from?
Would you advise fixing a rack/pinion or just flat out replacing it? Thanks!
Really useful, thanks so much for doing these videos, it's appreciated.
l love your lectures Sir.. Good and understanding