Patent ID: 7631571
Filing Date: 2009-12-15
Classification: B62D,F16H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A rack and pinion steering system comprising: a housing; a rack slidably supported within said housing; a pinion gear supported on said housing and engaging said rack; a cylindrical sleeve perpendicular to said rack, the cylindrical sleeve including a threaded portion and a radial sealing surface; a yoke member located in said cylindrical sleeve and engaging said rack; a yoke plug located in said cylindrical sleeve and engaging said threaded portion of said cylindrical sleeve; a biasing member positioned between said yoke member and said yoke plug; a retaining member engaging said yoke plug and said cylindrical sleeve, the retaining member including a base portion, an annular sidewall, and an annular seal member spaced radially from said annular sidewall and extending from said base portion configured to engage said radial sealing surface of said cylindrical sleeve; and a seal formed between said retaining member and said yoke plug.