Dual Steering Stabilizer Brackets Added To Rancho Coverage
Rancho fabrication and engineering back the new dual steering stabilizer brackets for Rancho RS7000MT and RS5000 series steering stabilizers that are now available at performance retailers nationwide.
Servicing Variable-Assist Power Steering Systems
Variable-assist, variable-rate or variable-effort power steering is used on a growing number of vehicles. Variable assist is a way of providing the best of both worlds: finger-tip parking maneuverability at low speed and reduced assist at higher speeds for greater stability and road feel. As a vehicle’s speed increases, less effort and assist are needed to steer the wheels. Variable-rate steering, by comparison, applies more assist at low speed when it is needed most and reduces assist at higher speeds when it is needed least.
Tech Tip: How To Approach A Rattling Noise In The Area Of The Steering Shaft And Driver’s Footwell In A Porsche
A rattling noise may occur in the vicinity of the steering shaft and the driver’s footwell when driving a Porsche Cayenne/Cayenne S/Cayenne Turbo, as of model year 2003.
Tech Tip: Kia Intermittent Hard Steering On Sorentos
This bulletin provides information relating to the service of the vehicle speed sensor and adapter cord. Sorento EX vehicles produced before Oct. 6, 2004, may intermittently have variations in the level of power assist during driving or parking. Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1012 may be stored in the EPS control module.
TRW Automotive to Manufacture Electric Steering in Brazil for the South American Market
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. recently announced the start of production of Electric Power Steering (EPS) from its facilities in Limeira, Brazil, in support of the company’s expanding South American customer base.
Tech Tip: Proper Hub Unit Removal and Installation Keeps Wheels, Brakes and Other Parts Working Longer
Properly removing and installing hub unit bearings can not only enhance the performance and longevity of hubs, but will also benefit the axles and wheels. The Timken Company offers technicians the following Tech Tip on removing and installing hub unit bearings.
Tech Tip: Steering You to a Leaky Saturn Solution
By Ed Dorowski, ALLDATA Editor and Jeff Webster, ALLDATA Technical writer A Saturn owner may complain about steering system leaks or noises. Refer to this Tech Tip for general diagnostic information about power steering noise and/or leak diagnosis on Saturn L-Series and S-Series vehicles equipped with hydraulic power steering. Applicable Models: • 2000-2005 Saturn L-Series
Audi Tech Tip: Diagnosing Noisy Power Steering
Noisy power steering on an applicable vehicle may be caused by the following conditions: 1) Air drawn into the power steering pump if the power steering fluid is below the minimum mark during cold conditions; and 2) If any system components have been replaced or disconnected and the system filling or bleeding procedures were not carried out properly ….
Tech Tip: Nissan Murano Steering Noise
If a 2003 or 2004 Nissan Murano owner comes into your shop concerned about popping noises when turning the steering wheel, and/or the steering wheel alignment keeps changing, the problem may be loose steering rack mount bolts. Follow the Repair Procedure to properly tighten the bolts ….
Tech Tip: GM Power Steering Gear Pop or Crunch Noise
Some GM vehicle owners may experience a crunch and/or popping sound during low-speed turning. This condition is caused because the lower control arm may be striking the steering knuckle during full-turn type maneuvers, causing the crunch sound. Slight movement between the steering gear attaching bolt threads and the frame rail inboard steering gear attaching holes may cause the popping sound.