RACK YOKE ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN A RACK AND PINION STEERING APPRATUS

摘要

A yoke assembly for supporting a rack in a rack and pinion steering apparatus comprises a yoke portion having a seat and a spring portion formed from a single continuous piece of material; and a carrier portion configured to retain the rack yoke portion with the rack and pinion steering assembly. The spring portion of the rack yoke portion includes at least a pair of arms having first portions and second portions, wherein the second portions are configured to pivot about a hinge formed between the first portions and second portions.