Compacted Graphite Housing

Sheppard's proprietary design reduces wear on the cylinder, improves the heat displacement and extends the life of the steering gear.

Automatic or Manual Plungers

Both types of plungers provide an unlimited range of adjustments for more or less wheel cut to suit your maneuverability needs. Once set, our plungers maintain their performance for the life of the vehicle.

Fully Ground Rack and Pinion

Sheppard's precision fit reduces steering wheel freeplay and eliminates the need for external adjustments or special tools.

Tapered Spline

Sheppard's pitman arm attachment is self-locking for improved performance over the life of the vehicle and eliminates any need for retourquing.

Torsion Bar Options

Sheppard power steering gears can be modified to provide heavy, medium or light steering, minimizing driver fatigue.

Seals Lubricated for Life

All seals are lubricated for life and protected by environmental barriers for maintenance-free performance.

Custom Valving

European and US valve curves are available to enhance road feel, driver ergonomics and reduce fatigue.

New Housing Design

Closed-end bore and recessed autoplunger for reduced size and weight.

Tapered Spline and Autoplungers

All D-Series gears retain Sheppard's tapered spline output and our superior autoplunger design.

New Rack and Sector Design

Larger rack and sector teeth for more robust operation.

Faster Ratio

Faster ratio for improved handling and car-like feel.

New rotary valve

New patented rotary valve for ultra-quiet operation and better on-center performance.

Self Bleed Feature

All D-Series gears feature self-bleed to automatically eliminate trapped air.

All New Seal Package

Seals have been redesigned for longer life.