Tag Archives: Steering
A Guide Towards Great Handling
Installing a new or rebuilt Rack & Pinion system in your car can easily breath new life back into the vehicle. Precise and smooth control of the wheel can be the central part of the driving experience which determines comfort … Continue reading
How Do I Know If My Rack & Pinion Is Bad?
You can tell something is wrong with your car when you drive, but how can you tell if it is a rack & pinion problem? Find a straight and level road with little or no traffic to safely run a … Continue reading
Troubleshooting Your Power Steering Pump
How does it work? The pump itself draws in fluid from a return line and pressurizes it. This system has to make enough pressure to turn the wheels at idle, requiring a valve to control pressure when the engine is … Continue reading
Transfer Cases and Their Function
The transfer case is used in both 4wheel and all wheel drive vehicles. It is attached to the rear of the transmission and receives power directly from the transmission. If the driver selects 4wheel drive mode, the transfer case (using … Continue reading
How Differentials Work
An automotive differential is a set of gears placed in the driveline which splits engine power to the axles allowing the right and left tires to turn at different speeds. This is necessary because as a vehicle makes a right … Continue reading
Rack and Pinion Rebuilds
Your car’s rack & pinion steering system is your link to the road, providing safe, responsive handling and that road-hugging feel car enthusiasts love when it functions properly. However, as the miles build on your car’s steering system, you may … Continue reading
