Suspension & Steering
Suspension and Steering types Anti-Roll Bar to Watts linkage.Guides,service and repairs.
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Multi-link suspension
RegisteredTechnical GuidesMulti-link suspension A multi-link suspension is a type of vehicle suspension design typically used in independent suspensions, using three or more lateral arms, and one or more ...
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Nivomat suspension
RegisteredTechnical GuidesNivomat suspension Nivomat (a portmanteau of the French niveau and automatique) is the name for a vehicle suspension level control technology created by Mannesmann-Sachs (now ZF ...
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Panhard Rod
RegisteredTechnical GuidesPanhard rod A Panhard rod (also called Panhard bar or track bar) is a component of a car suspension system that provides lateral location of the axle.Originally invented by the ...
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Power steering
RegisteredTechnical GuidesCar Power steering explained Power steering helps drivers steer vehicles by augmenting steering effort of the steering wheel. Hydraulic or electric actuators add controlled ...
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Power Steering Problems
RegisteredTechnical GuidesPower Steering Problems A power steering system is designed to utilize power from the engine to assist in the force needed to steer the vehicle. When the engine is running, a ...
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Power Steering Pump Replace
RegisteredTechnical GuidesHow to Replace a Power Steering Pump Before you replace your power steering pump make sure you have diagnosed the problem properly. There are two components involved in the power ...
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Radius rod
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRadius rod explained A radius rod (also called a radius arm or a torque arm) is a suspension member intended to control wheel motion in the longitudinal (fore-aft) plane. The ...
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Scott Russell linkage
RegisteredTechnical GuidesScott Russell linkage explained A Scott Russell linkage converts linear motion, to (almost) linear motion in a line perpendicular to the input. These linkages are often used in ...
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Self-levelling suspension
RegisteredTechnical GuidesSelf-levelling suspension explained Self-levelling refers to an automobile suspension system that maintains a constant ride height of the vehicle above the road, regardless of ...
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Shock absorber
RegisteredTechnical GuidesShock absorber explained A shock absorber is a mechanical device designed to smooth out or damp shock impulse, and dissipate kinetic energy. It is a type of dashpot. Nomenclature ...
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Shock Absorber Replace
RegisteredTechnical GuidesHow to Replace a Car Shock Absorber (damper) Shocks are used as the dampening force in the suspension system of a vehicle. Without shocks our drive would be much like a ...
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Shocks & Struts Check
RegisteredTechnical GuidesHow to Check shock absorber and Struts A shock or strut controls movement when a car is driven into a corner or over bumps. These units are comprised of shock oil, dampening ...
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Short long arms suspension
Technical GuidesShort long arms suspension explained A short long arms suspension (SLA) is also known as an unequal length double wishbone suspension. The upper arm is typically an A-arm, and is ...
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Sliding pillar suspension
Technical GuidesSliding pillar suspension A sliding pillar suspension is a form of independent suspension for light cars. The stub axle and wheel assembly are attached to a vertical pillar or ...
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Sprung mass explained
RegisteredTechnical GuidesSprung mass explained In a vehicle with a suspension, such as an automobile, motorcycle or a tank, sprung mass (or sprung weight) is the portion of the vehicle's total mass that ...
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Steering System
RegisteredTechnical GuidesHow a steering System Works A Typical car Steering rack There are basically two styles of vehicle steering systems, rack and pinion and worm gear box. Rack and pinion steering is ...
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Steering Wheel Shake Repair
RegisteredTechnical GuidesHow to Repair a Steering Wheel Shake When driving your car the steering wheel should provide a steady and smooth operating motion when maneuvering it through city street and ...
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Strut
RegisteredTechnical GuidesStrut explained As components of an automobile chassis, they can be passive braces to reinforce the chassis and/or body, or active components of the suspension. An automotive ...
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