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Is Your Steering Tight After a Rack or Gearbox Install?

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When a steering system begins to fail, it is a good idea to take a look at all the factors. With a steering system this is a key factor in avoiding future complications, not to mention future expenses. A steering rack or gearbox may be replaced due to a number of reasons but can…

How To Troubleshoot Steering

Steering Tips

Troubleshooting Steering & Suspension Problems From about.com;The steering and suspension systems of the car are fairly robust and generally not too much goes wrong with them. With the advent of rack and pinion steering and the use of MacPherson strut suspensions, a lot of moving parts have been eliminated. Things still can go wrong and…

HOW TO REPAIR STEERING

Steering Tips

The steering repair "How To" section of our site is here to help when you need that little bit of extra knowledge to get your project up and running.From the list below select the video or article that is related to info for the product line desired. Center a Steering Gearbox Gearbox Introduction Honda Accord…

The Right Way to Delete Power Steering From Your Honda Civic EG

Steering Tips

On the 1992-1995 Civic, trim levels CX, DX and VX came equipped with manual steering, while the higher-spec LX, EX and Si had power steering as a luxury feature. 25 years later, when most of these cars are modified and few are left as humble commuters, the manual steering is more desirable; when the car…

How to Delete Power Steering From Your Fox-Body Mustang

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The Fox-Body Mustang is having a collector car moment right now, probably due to nostalgia, but also because the cars were so undervalued for so long. They’re relatively light, plentiful on Craigslist, and the aftermarket is huge, so you can make it whatever you want; not to mention all the other cars on the Fox…

How to Add Power Steering to Your Classic Car

Steering Tips

Adding power steering is a very popular modification for older vehicles, most notably old trucks or muscle cars. These vehicles usually have large V8 engines that put a lot of weight over the front wheels, and the trucks often have large, heavy off-road tires that further exacerbate the problem. Power steering reduces the amount of…

How to Center a Power Steering Gearbox

Steering Tips

When installing a new power steering gearbox there are a few crucial steps that need to be followed in order to have a successful installation. Before installing a power steering gearbox or manual steering gearbox, it is important that the unit is centered. Many mechanics will assume that the unit is centered when it arrives,…