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Miniature rack and pinion devices are a great way to teach kids some basic engineering and physics. Individual parts of a rack and pinion that are designed for remote controlled car steering mechanisms are available. You will simply need to construct a housing for them to work. Miniature rack and pinions can be awkward to assemble because of their size, but they adequately demonstrate the principal of rotational force being converted into a linear force.
Steering pumps provide the might and muscle to "power" steering. They operate continuously, anytime the vehicle engine runs. The hydraulic steering system is pressurized whether the steering wheel is moving, or stationary. This constant displacement of fluid means a pump's exertions may produce some unsavory sounds, any time a vehicle is underway. Peace and quiet under the hood inspires confidence in a vehicle, and may be obtained by some simple inspections or minor corrections to silence steering pump operations.
Ford's Ranger minitruck was widely regarded as something of a revolution at the time of its release; but, in point of fact, it was really just an evolution of the earlier Courier pickup. But unlike the Courier -- aka Mazda B1600 -- the Ranger came to the party with something a little heavier duty: namely, four wheel drive. And even better, this year Ranger came with the same Borg-Warner 1350 electric transfer case that the Bronco II used. Meaning that four wheel drive capability was little more than a button-push away.
Based largely on the Ford Taurus sedan, the Windstar minivan was essentially a taller version of the contemporary Taurus station wagon. Being a front-wheel drive offering, the Windstar has a lot going on between the front wheels; suspension, tires, brakes and the driveline can all cause problems experienced as vibration in the steering wheel.
One thing's for certain about the first-generation Nissan Quest -- aka Mercury Villager -- it was definitely, without a doubt, a minivan. And being a minivan, it was expected to retain the comfort and ride quality of the Maxima upon which it was based. Power steering is a de riguer part of any mass-consumption vehicle's repertoire -- and, being decades old, yours might be in need of a bit of TLC.
Build enough cars and you're bound to make a few mistakes from time to time -- especially when you introduce a new technology across several model lines. Electric power steering pumps appeared at large in the GM stables in the early 2000s and delivered on most of the promises that engineers made. Unfortunately, problems with outside parts suppliers made for multiple technical service bulletins and even a recall for vehicles equipped with this system -- including the 2007 Cobalt.
All kinds of things can go wrong with your car, some of them stranger than others. Hydraulic systems like your oil, transmission, brake and power steering systems were built to move nothing but fluid -- so finding chunks of anything in the fluid is certainly cause for concern.
The power steering system used in the 1968 Ford Mustang uses a combination pump and reservoir to contain fluid. The pump pressurizes the fluid and forces it to the control valve. Fluid from the valve moves the power ram, providing power assist to turn the wheels in the direction desired. Air in the hydraulic system can cause the power steering components to malfunction. Air may enter the system if the pressure hoses are removed or if any of the power steering components are replaced. Bleeding the system forces the air out and restores normal power steering action.
The 1986 Ford F150 shipped from the factory with two four-wheel drive hub options; automatic locking hubs and manual locking hubs. With manual locking hubs, you need to get out of the vehicle and manually lock the front hubs before the truck will engage the four-wheel drive. With automatic locking hubs, all you need to do is engage the four-wheel drive with a lever and they will automatically lock within a few revolutions of the front wheels. While automatic locking hubs are a nice feature, some owners actually prefer the manual locking hubs because they are less prone to malfunctioning…
You’ll need to remove the steering column cover, in order to make repairs on your 1993 Eagle Vision's ignition switch, steering column or dashboard. This cover surrounds the top and bottom of steering column and includes a hole on the right side for the ignition switch. The cover is made up of two separate pieces that snap together. The bottom piece is secured to the underside of the steering column with three Torx screws.
The 2003 Dodge Intrepid came with a 2.7-liter or 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine and a four-speed automatic transmission. Anytime you replace the power steering pump, or any other part of the hydraulics of the power steering system, you must remove any air that may have entered system. Bleeding air from the power steering system on either engine is a straightforward task, but it must be done properly to ensure proper operation and long life of the power steering system.
The steering wheel in a 2002 Pontiac Firebird is held to the steering column with a non-reusable nut. The driver’s side airbag unit covers the nut and also contains the horn pad. In order to access the nut, you must disable the air bag system and carefully remove the airbag unit from the steering wheel. Removing the steering wheel is a common step in many repair procedures, such as removing the dashboard and replacing the vehicle’s heater core.
The idler arm is a component of the steering linkage in a vehicle that uses a conventional steering gearbox. It is not found on vehicles with rack and pinion steering. Its purpose is to support the steering linkage, so that it remains parallel at all times to allow free movement laterally.
The iconic Chevrolet Bowtie symbol is prominently displayed in two locations on the 2011 Silverado; in the center of the front grille and the center of the tailgate. The emblem in the center of the grille is cast into the grille itself and cannot be removed or separated from the grille. The emblem in the center of the tailgate is affixed with double-sided body tape and can easily be removed with a heat gun and plastic scraper. While the emblem is a popular symbol with many owners, some prefer to remove or “de-badge” their trucks for a cleaner, more simplistic…
A faulty power steering gear system could be responsible for difficult steering in one direction, but it usually is not the only reason. Myriad circumstances could cause the driver to make an extra to turn a vehicle in one or both directions. If the power steering system is at fault then the likely suspect is low or no steering gear fluid.
The 1996 Ford 3.8-liter Windstar has a power steering pump with an integral fluid reservoir. Problems arise with the power steering pump from time to time, mostly because of the pressure relief valve or internal vane problems as opposed to leaks. The symptoms are an audible whining and in worst-case scenarios, the steering will suddenly and unpredictably have heavy resistance momentarily as the wheel is turned. This is more unsettling than dangerous. Replacing the steering pump is not difficult; it can be accomplished by a do-it-yourselfer and save money.
When the Acura brand – Honda’s luxury lineup – hit the market in 1986, its first offering was the Legend. The Legend was the perfect springboard for a company determined to offer customers both luxury and performance. The 1988 Acura Legend L came standard with a 161-horsepower, 2.7-liter V-6 engine and power steering. The heart of the 1988 Legend’s power steering system is a hydraulic power steering pump, which creates the hydraulic pressure the system needs to turn the wheels with relative ease. When the pump fails, you may experience several symptoms, including skipping while turning, noise when turning or…
Toyota uses a short belt to drive the power steering pump on the 2003 Sienna models. The power steering drive belt is separate from the belt that drives the other hang-on equipment to prevent the loss of power steering if the other accessory belt fails. Over time, the power steering belt will stretch and lose tension, leading to belt slippage and loss of power steering when under heavy steering loads. Adjust the belt to restore steering power.
To remove or install the steering cables that control the Mercruiser sterndrive, you must first disconnect the cable at the power steering unit, then disconnect the other end of the cable from the steering flange on the sterndrive itself. The installation and removal is fairly straightforward, as long as you know the location the "hidden" clevis that keeps the steering cable sheath in place.
The initial release of the 4Runner in 1985 was little more than a Toyota pickup with a fiberglass cap installed over the bed. Throughout its lifespan, Toyota refined the 4Runner into a direct competitor of the other sub-luxury SUVs on the market. The 1999 4Runner came standard with a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine that it shared with the Tacoma pickup. Also standard on the 1999 4Runner was power steering, which uses a hydraulic power steering pump to create the hydraulic pressure needed to ease the task of turning the wheels. Replacing the power steering pump on the base-level 1999 4Runner is…
Oldsmobile installed an integral rack and pinion power steering system on the 1986 Cutlass Ciera. A belt-driven power steering pump mounted on the front of the 2.8-liter engine supplies hydraulic pressure. Over time, the power steering pump can become worn and cease to deliver sufficient pressure. Allowing the pump to run low on fluid can also damage or destroy the internal components of the pump. Replace damaged or worn pumps to restore the full function of the power steering system.
The 2008 Chevrolet Impala was available in six trim packages -- LS, LT, 2LT, LTZ, SS and 50th Anniversary Edition. The base model LS was equipped with a 3.5-liter V-6 engine that produced 211 horsepower and 214 foot-pounds of torque. A 3.9-liter V-6, and a powerful 5.3-liter V-8 were available in other trim levels. There are many reasons a person would need to remove the steering wheel from their 2008 Impala, including deployment of the air bag, changing the turn signal or ignition switches or realignment of the wheel with the front end steering parts.
The power steering pump on a 1993 Chevy S-10 with a 4.3-liter V-6 engine is a self-contained unit with a built-in reservoir. The engine uses a serpentine belt for accessory drive. For belt tensioning it uses a spring loaded automatic belt tensioner. The power steering pump pulley is of the pressed on type, which requires the use of a special puller to withdraw it from the pump shaft.
The 1998 Buick Regal base model came with a 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine and a five speed automatic transmission. Your power steering pump is driven by the crankshaft via the serpentine belt and provides hydraulic pressure to assist in turning the wheels. Your pump is located on the rear of the engine, above the fuel filter housing. When you replace the power steering pump, you have to remove the pump pulley and install it on the new pump.
The 2001 GMC Sonoma base model came with the 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine and a five speed manual transmission. The power steering system on your Sonoma uses hydraulic pressure that is generated by the power steering pump to assist in turning the front wheels to the left or right. There are two hoses for your power steering system, the fluid return line and the pressure line. The pressure line supplies 1100-1200 Psi to the steering system to assist in the steering function. A damaged or leaking power steering pressure hose not only constitutes a leak, but makes steering extremely difficult.
Ford introduced the Ranger pickup in 1983. The 1994 Ranger is a third-generation model which was produced from 1993 to 2000. The 1994 Ranger was powered by a 2.3-liter in-line four-cylinder, or a 3.0- or 4.0-liter V-6 engine with multipoint fuel injection. The Ranger uses a steering system comprised of a drag link that attaches to the pitman arm and runs to the right wheel. A tie rod with inner and outer ends attaches to the drag link and left wheel. The inner tie rod is also called a steering arm.
The 1997 Ford F-150, boasting an all-new body style, came standard with a 4.2-liter V-6 engine that produced 200 horsepower and 250 foot-pounds of torque. The power steering pump on the 1997 F-150 produces the hydraulic pressured that the power steering system requires to move the wheels back and forth with minimal effort from the driver. Installing a new power steering pump on the base-level 1997 F-150 is a detailed task that requires a specific bleeding process after you finish installing it.
In the 1985 model year, Chevy added a little muscle to the econo-box Cavalier, as the automaker introduced a V-6 option. In 1986, the Z24 model Cavalier hit the market and adopted the V-6 engine from the previous year. The 2000 Cavalier Z24 had a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, as opposed to the V-6 of previous years, and came standard with power steering. Replacing the power steering pump on the 2000 Z24 is straightforward, but there is a detailed bleeding process that follows replacing the pump.
If your heat pump is experiencing freezing issues and malfunctioning, the problem could be the defrost timer. One alternative to replacing it with a manufacturer's defrost timer, which may be expensive, is to use a substitute timer, such as the 34790 Mars defrost timer. The most important part of this procedure is to make sure the heat pump wires are hooked up to the board correctly.
The Cub Cadet GT1554 lawn tractor began production in 2006. The GT1554 was equipped with a Kohler two-cylinder engine that produced 27-horsepower. The GT1554 had a drag link steering system with adjustable ball joints. This type of setup is very similar to tie rods. The ball-joint ends attach to the wheel spindles, and can be rotated to move the alignment of the front wheels inward or outward. The drag links are attached directly to the steering gear at the bottom of the steering shaft.
In 2002, the Mercury Mountaineer and its near-identical sibling, the Ford Explorer, underwent significant visual and mechanical changes. On the top level, the Mountaineer received an all-new 239-horsepower, 4.6-liter V-8 to replace the outgoing 5.0-liter V-8. In the base format, a new flex-fuel 4.0-liter engine put out the same 210 horsepower that the gasoline-only 4.0-liter V-6 put out the previous year. Changing the power steering pump on the base 4.0-liter engine is a straightforward task, but you need a special tool to bleed the air from the system after completing the installation.
The steering damper, which some people refer to as a steering stabilizer, on the 1999 GMC Yukon acts like the shock absorber of the steering system. Just like the shock absorbers, this converts jarring impacts into nearly unnoticeable twitches. This is particularly important if you take your Yukon off-road or drive on roads in disrepair. Oftentimes, when the stabilizer fails, it loses all of its lubricant and makes turning the vehicle difficult, which can also damage the power steering system. Replacing the steering damper in the 1999 GMC Yukon is a straightforward task that most do-it-yourself mechanics can complete.
In 1993, Toyota Motor Co.'s luxury automaker, Lexus, released an all-new sports sedan, the GS 300. This shapely sedan, which the rest of the world knew as a Toyota Aristo, came standard with a 220-horsepower, 3.0-liter in-line six-cylinder engine and power steering. The power steering pump is responsible for creating the hydraulic pressure the steering rack requires to turn the front wheels with ease. Replacing the power steering pump will vary slightly, depending on the replacement pump you buy. If the pump comes with a pulley and reservoir, there is no need to transfer any parts from the old pump.…
Acura built the MDX on a car-like base to give it a smoother ride and better handling than truck-based SUVs. The 2001 MDX came fitted with an ample power plant, a 240-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine, and included standard power steering, as all Acura buyers would expect. When the power steering pump fails on your Acura MDX, you could attempt to repair it by disassembling it and rebuilding it, but that can turn into a costly and difficult experiment that ends in the failed pump becoming little more than a paperweight. Replacing the pump with a new or rebuilt unit is…
The 1999 GMC Yukon came standard with a 255-horsepower, 5.7-liter V-8 engine. Power steering was also a standard feature on the 1999 Yukon, which used pressurized hydraulic fluid to help the driver turn the wheels with ease. The serpentine belt transfers power from the engine’s crankshaft to the power steering pump pulley, which in turn rotates the pump’s internals, pressurizing the hydraulic fluid. When the pulley becomes glazed, cracked or warped, this can lead to a loss of power steering or even irreparable damage to the pump. Fortunately, you can replace the pulley without removing the power steering pump, using…
In the 1990 model year, General Motors released three wildly designed minivans, the Chevrolet Lumina APV, Pontiac Trans Sport and the Oldsmobile Silhouette. In 1997, GM redesigned the Silhouette, giving it a more conventional design that allowed it to stay onboard for another eight model years. The 1998 Silhouette came standard with a 180-horsepower, 3.4-liter V-6 engine and power steering. The power steering system uses hydraulic fluid to make turning the wheel easier. When air gets into the hydraulic fluid, it can cause all sorts of havoc, including: noises., skipping, intermittent failure and even pump failure. Bleeding the power steering…
A high-pressure switch on the power rack and pinion or gear will be found on most fuel-injected vehicles. Its purpose is simple and straightforward. When the wheels are turned in a vehicle with power steering, the power steering pump requires additional power to increase the pressure to steer the wheels. This additional pressure has a tendency to decrease the engine rpm. At an idle or moving slowly, the rpm is low. Turning the wheel at this rpm would result in a rpm drop sufficient to stall the engine if not for the pressure sensor.
The 2000 Chevrolet Camaro was produced as a coupe, convertible, Z28 coupe and Z28 convertible. The base model coupe and convertible were equipped with 3.8-liter V-6 engines, while the Z28 models were fitted with 5.7-liter V-8 engines. The steering wheel on the 2000 Camaro has an air bag or SIR attached to the front face of the wheel. Disarming the SIR system on the steering wheel side is mandatory to avoid any issues with the SIR system.
Replacing the power steering gearbox on a 2004 Ford F-250 super duty truck is a challenging procedure. There are safety issues to be followed closely for a proper installation. The air bag’s clock spring behind the steering wheel is a major concern. The steering wheel must be locked in the straight-ahead position and its position maintained when the gear is removed. Turning the steering wheel will unwind the expensive clock spring, which would break and keep the air bag from deploying.
The two-door Honda Civic was introduced in July 1972, followed by the three-door version in September of that same year. Honda began Civic production in the United States in 1986. The 1986 Honda Civic was available in a hatchback, two-door, two-wheel-drive wagon and four-wheel-drive wagon. The tie rods on the 1986 Civic control the inward and outward turning of the wheels, and are responsible for maintaining the toe alignment of the car. A bad tie rod can show many symptoms from minor one-sided tire wear to complete suspension wobbling.
CCTV, or closed-circuit television, cameras are used for home and business video surveillance. A CCTV power box allows you to plug multiple cameras into one power source. CCTV power supply boxes come in several sizes that support from four to 18 or more cameras. The boxes plug into a standard wall outlet. Purchase an AC or DC power box depending on the power supply needed by your cameras.
The Honda Civic is a ubiquitous entry-level compact car that is sold in most markets around the world. The DX-G trim level was offered exclusively in the Canadian market during the vehicle's eighth generation, lasting from the 2006 to 2011 model years. The Civic has been offered in EX guise over many generations, but during the eighth generation it was positioned above the DX-G model. Both models were powered by the same 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine and offered in a choice of five-speed automatic of manual transmission, but the difference between the DX-G and EX came down to the creature comforts…
Honda offered all trim levels of the 2000 Civic with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and a 5-speed manual transmission or an optional automatic transmission. The power steering pump is on the driver side of the engine at the very top; the drive belt, which the crankshaft drives, powers the power steering pump. To remove the power steering pulley, you must first remove the power steering belt from the pulley.
“War Rock” allows players to compete head-to-head in an online combat simulation game. The game features different ranks, commonly referred to as levels, that grant players access to enhanced items and bonuses. “War Rock” bases its player ranks on ranks commonly found in international military units. The ranks serve to showcase a player’s in-game combat experience. Players who power their way through the various levels to the top ranks gain access to gear and rank bonuses more quickly than those taking a slower path.
The power steering system used by Mitsubishi's 1997 Eclipse relied on hydraulic pressure to reduce the amount of effort needed to steer at any speed. Hydraulic systems, however, are vulnerable to air infiltration. Even the smallest of air bubbles can create a cushion-like effect that reduces the amount of force transmitted from one end of a hydraulic line to the other. This is often felt as a sudden increase in steering effort, and heard as a telltale groan from the power steering pump. You can removing the air through a process called air bleeding.
Upstream power levels that are too high will affect a modem connection’s consistency. As the levels increase, the modem’s ability to connect to the provider decreases. As with all modulation signals, the upstream power level tends to fluctuate depending on various influences such as temperature. If the problem is on your end, it is usually the result of a bad splitter or poor cabling. Troubleshoot your upstream power levels by first capturing the initial results and then begin going through the procedures necessary to identify the problem.
When the key or tumblers in the key lock assembly on a 1992 Ford F-250 become worn, it is difficult to turn the key without manipulating it up and down. The key lock assembly must be replaced before it fails completely. Replacing the ignition key lock assembly is surprisingly simple, as long as the key turns. A new assembly will have a new key, which will not operate the doors. If you can see the numbers on the key, a locksmith can reset the new assembly to work with the original tumbler numbers and supply a new, but original, key.
The power steering pump on the 1989 GMC full size C- and K- series pickup trucks is a combination pump and reservoir. The removal of the pump is the same for all engine sizes with certain exceptions. The power steering pump pulley is a press-on unit and requires a special tool for its extraction. The pulley and the reservoir cap must be reused on the replacement pump.
If you've replaced the power steering pump in your car only to find that the wheel will no longer turn, you have an issue. Learn what to do to get your steering wheel back and turning again with help from an expert in the automotive industry in this free video clip.
The 1994, the GMC Jimmy was offered standard with a 4.3-liter six-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission. Even though there was an option for an automatic transmission, there were no alternate engines offered -- so removing the power steering pulley is the same process for all trim levels of the 1994 Jimmy. The power steering pulley is pressed onto the power steering pump shaft and has to be removed if the power steering pump is replaced.
