Tie rods - These are steering linkages attached between the steering gearbox or rack and pinion assembly and the wheels. They transfer the motion of the steering wheel to the wheels.

Ball joints - A device constructed of a ball and socket that attach the wheel to the suspension while allowing the wheel to turn and move up and down.

Rack and pinion - A type of steering system where the rotation of the steering wheel turns a round pinion gear that is meshed with a rod or rack with mating teeth in it. The rotation of the pinion causes the rack to move back and forth. This back and forth movement is transferred to the wheels by the tie rods to steer the wheels.

CV joints - Constant Velocity joints are a swivel type joint on the end of the drive shaft to transfer the engine power to the wheels while allowing the wheels to steer and move up and down.

CV boots - Rubber accordion-like coverings that keep grease in the CV joint and to keep the dirt and road grim out. They have to be flexible to allow the joint to swivel.

Control arms - These are suspension components that attach the top and bottom of the wheel to the car with ball joints. They hold the wheel in position while it moves up and down.

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