Stabilizer links act as components of auto suspensions, connecting several other parts that take much of the punishment as you pass over pot holes and other road imperfections. Function Modern cars use segmented suspensions. Stabilizer or sway bars have stabilizer links. The stabilizer bar holds pairs of wheels connected, while stabilizer links hook this larger pi...
How to Repair a Noisy Control Arm Bushing If the bushing is just loose, then it is either knocked loose or installed incorrectly. Chances are, you can save this bushing just by tightening it. However, in most cases your bushing will wear out and you will have to replace it. Either way, you should take your vehicle to an auto body professional who can perform this repair or replacement job for you....
Top 5 Reasons Lower Control Arm Bushings Are Noisy. People unfamiliar with cars may not understand what's going on when they hear the strange jingle. While there can be many reasons for unusual noise in a vehicle, a problem with the lower control arm bushing can be very noticeable. These noises are almost similar to knocks around the control arm area. Below are the five most common reasons for red...
Power steering tubing is blocked Power steering fluid leaks – The first and most common reason to consider with respect to why you are not getting enough power from your power steering is you may have one or more leaks in your system. You constantly have fluid being forced through your power steering hoses at high pressure, so it is not at all surprising that one of those could at some point ...
Power Steering Hose Method of inspection 1. Where visible (without the removal of reservoir cap), check the power steering fluid level in the reservoir. 2. Check the condition of power steering pipes and hoses. 3. With the front road wheels on the ground, vehicle in neutral gear and the parking brake applied, run the engine and rock the steering wheel in both dir...
Does the Shock absorber need to be replaced with both? Does Shock absorber damage require immediate replacement? The Shock Absorber tends to age and harden over time, leading to damage. The average car has two Shock absorbers. Do you need to replace both of them if one breaks? In fact, only one Shock absorber is damaged and can be replaced separately, but it is better to replace both w...
Shock absorber assembly is distinguished from shock absorber 1. Different constituent structures The shock absorber is only part of the shock absorber assembly; The shock absorber assembly is composed of shock absorber, lower spring pad, dust jacket, spring, shock absorber pad, upper spring pad, spring seat, bearing, top glue and nut. 2. Different difficulty of replacement The replacement of indep...
Shock absorber assembly is distinguished from shock absorber 1. Different constituent structures The shock absorber is only part of the shock absorber assembly; The shock absorber assembly is composed of shock absorber, lower spring pad, dust jacket, spring, shock absorber pad, upper spring pad, spring seat, bearing, top glue and nut. 2. Different difficulty of replacement The replacement of indep...
How to Make an Emergency Power Steering Hose Repair 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 steering hose. Determine leak location: You have established you do have a power steering hose leaking, you can turn the steering wheel wit...