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Used Vauxhall Vivaro Steering Rack
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About Steering Rack
One of the most popular steering systems in modern motor vehicles is the rack and pinion system. The Vivaro Vauxhallsteering rack forms one part of the mechanics of this system. One of the reasons for the system’s popularity is undoubtedly its simplicity. In a typical non-powered steering system a set of rack and pinion gears is enclosed in a metal tube. Each end of the rack protrudes from the ends of the tube. Each end of the Vivaro Vauxhallsteering rack is connected to a rod, known as a tie rod. The pinion is connected to the steering shaft and when the steering wheel is turned it causes the pinion gear to spin, which moves the Vivaro Vauxhallsteering rack transversely. The tie rods on either side of the rack connect to spindles on the car wheels. The transverse movement of the rack thereby causes the wheels to turn right and left according to the direction in which the vehicle is being steered.
In a power steering system the design of the Vivaro Vauxhallsteering rack has one or two variations. A section of the rack is connected to a cylinder with a piston in the centre, which has a fluid port on either side. Hydraulic fluid is provided to either side of the piston, which causes the Vivaro Vauxhallsteering rack to move, producing the power assisted steering.
Vauxhall Vivaro trivia
- The Owner's manual for the current generation Vauxhall Vivaro comes in at an intimidating 182 pages and includes sections on driving tips, and how to save fuel and protect the environment.
- The main rival of the Vauxhall Vivaro is the Ford Transit. Where the Vivaro beats it is in the running costs. The Vauxhall Vivaro gets 42.7mpog and has very low emissions. That's why it's become such a popular fleet van for businesses.
- In 2020, the Vivaro-e was revealed, the first all-electric version of the popular van.
- The Children's Trust, which is a charity that helps children and young people who have suffered a brain injury, were given a free, fully customised Vauxhall Vivaro Combi Minibus. The vehicle was chosen for its removable seating, its wheelchair access, and its adaptability. Most importantly, whole life cost analysis revealed that the Vauxhall Vivaro was the most cost-effective vehicle in its class.
- Local bands can apply for Vauxhall's 'Vivaro on Tour', where the car and van company will provide a free van for the sole use of touring. It's been claimed that Vivaro On Tour has saved British bands about £30,000 in van hire costs!