Steering & Suspension — key components
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Steering Gear Box |
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2
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Center Link |
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3
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Pitman Arm |
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4
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Idler Arm |
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5
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Tie Rods |
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6
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Rack and Pinion Assembly |
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7
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Bellows Boots |
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8
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Tie Rods |
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9
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Control Arms |
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10
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Ball Joints |
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11
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Springs (Coil or Leaf) |
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12
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Shock Absorbers |
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13
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Struts |
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The
primary function of your car's 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.
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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1
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Steering Gear Box |
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2
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Center Link |
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3
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Pitman Arm |
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4
| Idler Arm |
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5
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Tie Rods |
The main components of a Rack and Pinion steering system are:
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6
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Rack and Pinion Assembly |
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7
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Bellows Boots |
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8
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Tie Rods |
Suspension
System
Worn or loose components affect the suspension system's
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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9
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Control Arms |
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10
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Ball Joints |
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11
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Springs (Coil or Leaf) |
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12
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Shock Absorbers |
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13
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Struts |
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