When a repair is made on a power steering system, there’s a chance that metal shavings can enter the system. This can lead to premature failure of the rack and cause a costly comeback.
In addition to retaining contaminants, the working life of power steering fluid is only three to five years, and it is very rarely replaced when needed. By swapping the fluid, you’re helping to extend the life of the power steering system.
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If one of these sensors is replaced, it must be calibrated after it is installed.
Ride-height sensors not only measure the position of the suspension, but also the rate of movement. They are supplied with a voltage of around 5 volts. The signal voltage is changed as a magnet moves past a coil. Most sensors have three wires — ground, power and signal.
Internally, it is difficult to damage one of these sensors. Externally, the linkage that connects the sensor to the suspension arm can also be damaged. The connector can be damaged and cause a short or open and a code will be set. If one of these sensors is replaced, it must be calibrated after it is installed.
Replacement units are available from sources other than the dealer.
The “Edge Code” can tell you information about a brake pad’s friction material.
Knowing why the adjustment is required is critical to performing the total alignment.
The question customers fail to ask is, what is “best” for their vehicle?
Hydraulic power steering is still the choice for some platforms and applications.
The Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC all-wheel drive (AWD) systems have been around for a while now.
The key to understanding the logic of air ride systems is using service information.
Every driver has a different threshold for a pull.
