There are a few different steering systems used in modern automobiles, and most cars use a rack-and-pinion steering system to control the car.

Ball joints are an integral part of a vehicle's suspension system.

The act of steering a vehicle may seem relatively self-explanatory, but the mechanics that translate a driver turning the steering wheel to the redirection of the wheels are actually pretty complex.

Bushings are small rubber pieces that serve to connect all of the metal parts and pivot points in a suspension system.

Power steering uses hydraulic pressure to make turning the wheels of the car easier for the driver.