Damage that occurs to connecting componentssteerwith the undercarriage of the car this can have very dangerous consequences. The effect is that you will feel uncomfortable driving because you will feel like you are losing control of the wheels.
Losing control automatically makes it easier for very dangerous accidents to occur. Allowing damage to continue is also not good, because repair costs will increase.
The first symptom that is felt issteerThe one used feels vibrating or oblique when you turn it to the right or left. You can try it by deflectingsteeror rotate it until it sticks.
It doesn't just vibrate, some symptoms will even make it difficult for you to turn it around. Whether it's when driving or when the engine is off steer will show the same symptoms.
Sound can also be a way to detect damage, especially on the front wheels. The sound appears more like squealing or buzzing when you drive at low speeds.
The condition that occurs is that the bushing on the steering rack is usually torn so that dirt and water will enter. Next, the sound will appear and tends to be noisy at the front wheels.
The third thing to pay attention to is cars that don't yet use the systemElectronic Power Steering (EPS). Usually the symptom that appears is visible oil seepage on the seal. Definitely, the cause is a problem with the steer rack.
Fortunately, if this is a leak, you can still fix it by replacing the seal. Therefore, if you see a leak, you should not delay going straight to the repair shop.
The final symptom to pay attention to is dullness of the pinion and harmonica gear components. This component easily becomes blunt due to friction that is not helped by lubrication.
Dust and dirt that sticks to it will damage the pinion gear and harmonica at some point steer played. If these symptoms appear then the solution is simply to cast the tooth to form a new one.
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