Auto Mechanics

Before rack and pinion steering was introduced, a common steering design was the recirculating ball method. The downside to this type of steering was that it could cause vibrations and could make...

The tie rod is an essential part of your vehicle, although most people don't know what it is or what it does. The steering wheel turns your steering box, which turns the steering linkage, which in...

When buying a used car, you may not get all the options you want. A tilt steering column is option that isn't often available, which is a matter of convenience and safety. Swapping out the...

The power steering pump is a key part of your vehicle, and if it goes out, steering can get sloppy and jerky, potentially causing an accident. Replacing a power steering pump isn't that simple;...

The rack and pinion system in your vehicle is key to proper steering and safety. If yours goes out, your steering will suffer. It will take an hour or so to replace it, but it can be done with...

When the power steering on a vehicle goes out, it makes steering a chore. Worse yet, it can cause problems with other parts connected to the steering system. A common problem is a broken hose, and...

Fortunately, you don't have to be a certified mechanic to tell if a power steering pump is failing. There are several signs that can tip you off. You can feel it in the steering wheel when you...

Modern automobiles have many advantages over older models, including the addition of the steering rack. Not only is it easier to align, but it also provides better steering response. Sometimes...

Ever had a power steering hose spring a leak and you are in the middle of nowhere, there is a parts store but your part isn't available. I will show you a quick and easy way to repair a power...

There are three things you should become familiar with before understanding the problems that can be caused by power steering fluid. You'll need a quick understanding of how the steering mechanism...

A steering column lock is an anti-theft device that prevents a vehicle from being driven after it's been started. While there are many models on the market, most column locks are installed in the...

Power steering pumps are belt-driven pumps that use pulley mechanisms attached directly to the pump housings. These pulley mechanisms, which are circular in shape and have small, open grooves...

Changing the power steering fluid on a GMC Sonoma is not something that has to be done often. It should be done when the fluid turns brown or if you notice moisture in the system (not common)....

Rack and pinions are simple mechanisms where a pair of gears come together to steer a vehicle by circular and lateral motions. As the pinion, which interlocks with the rack, makes circular...

Car tires only squeal if the front end of the vehicle is out of alignment. To better understand the term, an illustration is in order. Hold your left hand out in front of you and make a fist....

Tie rod ends are the connecting link to the steering. There are always two tie rod ends; an inner and outer. The tie rod end itself is a ball held in a socket within the arm. This ball has a stud...

If the steering wheel locks up solid when you are driving, the ignition has been jimmied (as when someone steals the car and jams the ignition switch so the car will start). The steering wheel...

So you wake up one morning ready to drive the kids to school and head in to work. The sun is up, and the dogs are barking. As you are walking up to the car, your son says, "Daddy! Look at all...

Improvements in automotive power steering system design are increasing driver and passenger safety with better vehicle maneuverability and control on the road. These new power steering systems are...