Adjusting the steering rod. The measurement is made with an instrument placed with its tips against the edge of the rim (at the height of the axis of rotation of the wheels) Firstly …
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Setting the toe-in using two slats
Setting the toe-in using two slats. You can measure the toe-in or toe-in of the front wheels yourself, using e.g.. two …
Front wheels alignment
Front wheels alignment. As a result of replacing the ball pins, the correct alignment of the front wheels may be misaligned. This dysregulation may also occur during the normal operation of the car, in …
Play in rack gear
Play in rack gear. In vehicles equipped with rack and pinion gears, the steering gear play is adjusted by turning the eccentric bushing, in which the wheel shaft is mounted …
Backlash in the steering gear
Backlash in the steering gear. Steering gear play can roughly be detected by looking at the steering arm, when the assistant turns the steering wheel to one and to the …
Backlash in the steering system
Backlash in the steering system. Excessive play in the steering system results in a large play in the steering wheel (a little play in the wheel is needed, because it makes steering easier). Excessive …
Steering linkage joints
Steering linkage joints. Joints in the Polski Fiat 125P car (connections) tie rods are self-lubricating. The angular play of the steering wheel should be a maximum of 15 °. The value of this slack …
Central lubrication system
Central lubrication system. The central lubrication system supplies oil to the articulated joints, m. in. front suspension and steering racks. This system consists of …
Principles of use and maintenance of the steering system
Principles of use and maintenance of the steering system. The steering only ensures safe driving then, when in (there are no excessive slack in connections of its elements. So for the purpose …
The principle of operation of the booster
The principle of operation of the booster. In this system, the steering shaft consists of two parts connected by a flexible joint. The bottom of the shaft goes through: by the actuator control mechanism …