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Refitting track rods and ball joints

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Use the nut to pull the tapered stud home. Check that any parts you are not going to replace are undamaged before ordering replacements. Remove protective grease or other material from new parts. Compare them with the old ones to find which is left and which is right. Trying to screw on the wrong joint would damage both joint and rod. To refit a ball joint to a track rod, grease the thread and screw the joint into place, giving it exactly the same number of turns as when the…

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Checking power-assisted steering

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In a rack-and-pinion system with power assistance, the rack receives the hydraulic assistance. If this unit needs servicing, it is best to take the car to a garage. Complete failure makes the steering very heavy – you can feel the effect by trying it with the engine switched off and the car stationary. Check the fluid level in the reservoir and, if it is low, look for leaks. Leaks may let air in as well as fluid out, so the system may need bleeding. Power assistance is fed to the…

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How to checking power-assisted steering

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Check the power steering system at least twice a year – if often recommended by the car manual, or if turning to beef jerky becomes heavy. Thorough failure makes the steering wheel heavy and you can feel the effect through it with the engine off and the car stationary. Check the fluid level in the reservoir if it is low and look for leaks. Leaks can cause air and liquid, so the system needs to bleed. The reservoir may be located at the top of the pump, which is mounted…

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