Recirculating-Ball Steering Another type of steering system most often found on trucks and SUVs is called recirculating-ball steering because it features a recirculating-ball gear (see Figure 16-4).

Loose Ends. In a recirculating ball steering system, the pitman arm attaches to the center drag link on one end, and moves it from side to side as the steering wheel is turned.

Modern steering apparatus can be broken down into only a few types: recirculating ball, rack-and-pinion and worm and roller, with manual and power-assisted versions of each. See All 6 Photos ...

Among the updates and changes to the 2016 Chevy Silverado HD and 2016 GMC Sierra HD is a new active hydraulic assist and recirculating ball steering system.