Automotive
Beware of damage to the steering wheel or steering system
The steering system or steering wheel has a very important role in driving. If there is an abnormality and damage of any nature it is necessary to be aware of. One was at the time the vehicle is running, the steering wheel hard driven alias too heavy to be moved. You need to know the causes and conduct tests to determine where the location of the damage:
1. Check the front tires:
• Is the front tire pressure is too low
• Is not quite right front wheel alignment
2. Check if there is a shortage of oil lubricant in the steering gear or tub fat deficiency on the connection - the connection the steering column or the front wheel bearings.
• Dongkraklah vehicle so that both front wheels hanging in the state.
• Check the connections and screws from the steering system is quite robust. The parts that need to be examined are ball joints / front suspension, tie rod ends and base (tie rod).
• How to check the damage you need to be assisted by a friend.
Turn the steering wheel fully to the left, wiggle the steering wheel slightly to the left and to the right.
Then turn the steering wheel to the full right, wiggle the steering wheel slightly to the left and to the right. If the movement is too heavy it signifies less oil / fat.
3. For further improvement, take the car to the garage for repairs of the steering system and carried out the correct settings.
