It basically connects your steering rack—the thing that turns when you turn the wheel—to the steering knuckle on your wheel. It's a rod with threaded ends and ball joints on each side, allowing for movement and angle changes as you steer and the suspension moves. It pushes and pulls, translating your steering input into wheel movement. Think of it as part of the link between what you tell the car to do and what the wheels actually do. It’s a core component of the steering system, allowing the front wheels to turn left or right. It works with other parts like the steering rack, ball joints, and steering knuckle to give you control. Honestly, it’s pretty vital. If one of these goes bad, your steering will become loose or even completely fail. You’ll notice if one is going bad because you might feel vibrations in the steering wheel, uneven tire wear, or the car pulling to one side while driving. They’re subject to a lot of stress and wear, hitting potholes and bumps all the time. It acts like a shield between the road impacts and your steering rack, but eventually, it’ll need replacing. You can often find good replacements online, like at Fixparts Online, but it's definitely something you don't want to put off if you suspect an issue. It's a safety item, plain and simple. Reliable performance guaranteed: Steering Rod (MPN A6764601905) has a 12-month warranty!

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