Since you want to know everything about the steering, then here you go. Its basically a mix of:
Materials http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanics_of_materials
Gears http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gear
Hydraulics http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydraulics
Mechanical design http://www.amazon.com/Standard-Handbook ... 0071428674
What do you need this info for anyway? Are you a student?
P.S. Almost forgot, all steering systems need a driver to be connected to one end to ensure maximum performance
