Separate the outer ball joint from the steering arm (See Replacing track-rod-end ball joints ).
Places where vital components are mounted on the bodywork or chassis should be inspected at lea...
The joints in a steering system all wear gradually and become slack. Because there are so many of...
A steering box check involves raising the front of the car but keeping its weight on the wheels, ...
Front wheels wrongly aligned cause uneven tyre wear and may seriously affect the car's handling.
Part of a steering rack check involves raising the front of the car but retaining its weight ...
The belt that drives a power-steering hydraulic-fluid pump is usually at the front of the en...
Most modern cars have rack-and-pinion steering gear , mounted across the car. Usually the r...
Check that any parts you are not going to replace are undamaged before ordering replacements.
If a check of the rack gaiters reveals that the rubber is starting to crack, split or perish, r...
Track-rod-end ball joints are not adjustable on later cars. If they wear, you must replace them.
Most modern cars have sealed for life joints in at least part of the steering system. These do ...
Either or both of the upper and lower swivels may have grease nipples; ball joints have them on...
Steering swivel pins may wear out after a high mileage (60,000 plus), or sooner if they have not ...
Check a power-steering system at least twice a year - more often if recommended by the car hand...
The front wheels on most cars are not set exactly parallel. Instead they point slightly in or sli...