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Steering Systems |
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Steering Gear Box |
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Center Link |
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Pitman Arm |
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Idler Arm |
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Tie Rods |
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Rack and Pinion
Assembly |
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Bellows Boots |
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Tie Rods |
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Suspension Systems |
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Control Arms |
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Ball Joints |
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Springs (Coil
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Shock Absorbers |
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Struts |
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| The primary function of your
cars suspension and steering systems is to allow the wheels to move
independently of the car, while keeping it "suspended" and stable.
Any play or uncontrolled motion in these systems results in a deterioration
of handling and accelerated tire wear. Vehicle alignment is closely
tied to the condition of the suspension and steering systems. |
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Steering
Systems
Worn or loose components affect the ability to control the
toe angle, and may result in a loss of directional stability
and accelerated tire wear. The main components of a Conventional
system are: |
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Steering Gear Box |
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Center Link |
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Pitman Arm |
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Idler Arm |
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Tie Rods |
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The main components
of a Rack and Pinion steering system are: |
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Rack and Pinion
Assembly |
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Bellows Boots |
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Tie Rods |
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Suspension System
Worn or loose components affect the suspension systems ability
to control motion and alignment angles, resulting in a deterioration
of vehicle handling and stability, and accelerated tire wear.
The main components of the suspension system are: |
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Control Arms |
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Ball Joints |
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Springs (Coil
or Leaf) |
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Shock Absorbers |
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Struts |
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