Steering
About the power steering pump: Your car’s power steering system allows for smoother, less “heavy” steering. This allows the car to be controlled with less force. In order for the power steering system to work, hydraulic pressure must be generated....
Why is your steering wheel hard to turn? When the steering wheel requires more force to turn, it is almost always caused due to a problem in the power steering system. Power steering is a feature in modern cars that makes turning your steering wheel easier. The power...
What is power steering? Your car’s power steering system helps you to steer the vehicle with ease. The power steering system uses a pump to apply hydraulic pressure to the power steering fluid. This helps the steering rack and pinion to move with ease, reducing...
What is the steering rack boot? The steering rack boot is an expandable piece of rubber that forms a seal from your car’s rack and pinion to the tie rod end. Most cars will have more than one steering rack boot, with one at each end of the steering rack. The...
What does the power steering belt do? The power steering belt, also known as a drive belt, is a belt that connects the power steering pump to the engine. Its main function is to transfer power from the engine to the power steering pump, which then uses that power to...
About steering rack adjustment When you buy a new car, the steering will feel tight and responsive with almost no play. However, your steering may feel looser over time. When it gets to the point where it affects your ability to control the car, you should get the...
