{"product_id":"j87-6021-genuine-paccar®-steering-gear-assembly","title":"J87-6021 | Genuine Paccar® Steering Gear Assembly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA steering gear (also called a steering gearbox or steering box) \u003cstrong\u003eJ87-6021\u003c\/strong\u003e is the component that transfers the driver's steering-wheel movement to the front wheels and provides mechanical leverage to make turning easier. Steering Gear Assembly For Kenworth, Peterbilt using RCH60 steering-gear configuration.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: J87-6021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: New\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacture\/Brand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Paccar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits J87-6021 For\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKenworth T880\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeterbilt trucks\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePACCAR platforms where the steering gear is specified as \u003cstrong\u003eRCH60009 \/ RCH60009T \/ THP602278\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose of using J87-6021:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransfers movement\u003c\/strong\u003e — takes the steering wheel's rotation and transfers it to the steering linkage.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvides leverage\u003c\/strong\u003e — reduces the effort needed to turn heavy front wheels, especially on trucks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChanges the direction of movement\u003c\/strong\u003e — converts the steering wheel's rotary movement into movement that turns the front wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvides steering control\u003c\/strong\u003e — helps the vehicle respond accurately to the driver's steering input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with power steering\u003c\/strong\u003e — on most heavy-duty trucks, hydraulic or electric assistance reduces the force needed to steer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigns of a Bad Steering Gear J87-6021:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcessive steering-wheel play\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan 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