Power Steering Fluid Exchanger
RTI Technologies Inc. said its latest fluid service tool, the FluidPRO PSX-3 Power Steering Fluid Exchanger, utilizes a dual pump process to simultaneously extract waste fluid and fill with new fluid to speed service. No priming is necessary and the waste pump is high-capacity rated to provide enhanced cold temperature fluid extraction, the company said.
RTI Introduces Power Steering Fluid Exchanger
RTI Technologies Inc. said its latest fluid service tool, the FluidPro PSX-3 Power Steering Fluid Exchanger, was developed to make power steering fluid replacement fast and easy. Users just insert the dual hose wand into the vehicle’s power steering reservoir, press the power switch, and cycle the steering wheel lock to lock until the waste
KMC Wheels Expands KMC/XD Powersports UTV Collection
KMC Wheels will expand its XD Powersports line of UTV wheels with the introduction of five new 15-inch styles with a high offset.
Vehicle Service: How to Test Vacuum Power Assist and Hydroboost Braking Systems
The ASE A5 Test has a large section (about 43%) dedicated to hydraulic, power assist and parking brake system diagnosis and repair. As it specifically pertains to power assist, you must know how to: Check vacuum supply (manifold or auxiliary pump) to vacuum-type power booster. Diagnose vacuum-type power booster units for vacuum leaks and proper
Flushing the Steering System
Fine particles enter the hydraulic system because of mechanical stress on the steering components. Consequently, it is recommended that you flush the entire hydraulic system when replacing the power steering pump. A few vehicle manufacturers have installed a drain bolt in the area of the steering gear. The disadvantage is that it is not possible
Steering Geometry Diagnostics
When many of us started our careers in the wheel alignment trade, we inevitably experienced a vehicle that would come back with steering quality complaints or unevenly worn tires after having had the caster, camber and toe angle adjusted to specification. Tire casing problems aside, the fault would nearly always be found in defective steering
Steering Angle Sensor Diagnostics
Measuring the steering wheel position angle and rate of turn, which are critical for electronic stability control systems, is the job of the steering angle sensor. The scan tool will typically display the information in degrees.
A Look Back at the History of Power-Assisted Brakes
Since we are talking brakes this month, let’s do a little comparison of the most popular brake systems that brought us from the days of dragging a flat plate against the wagon wheel or mashing your foot down on a mechanical linkage arm that eventually either slowed the car down or gave you one really
Moog Steering, Suspension Line Now Includes Premium U-Joints
Federal-Mogul’s Moog steering and suspension product line now includes a comprehensive offering of premium replacement universal joints for automotive, heavy-duty and agricultural applications, according to the company.The new Moog driveline offering includes anti-galvanic U-joints featuring chemically coated bearing cups and lock rings for protection of aluminum yokes; Super Strength U-joints for high torque, high horsepower
Rack and Pinion vs. Recirculating Ball Steering Systems
ocedure to ensure the proper preload on the rack. Rack and Pinion Inspection (Figure 5). The controller processes the steering effort, wheel position and speed inputs with a series of software programs called algorithms to produce the polarity and current flow to the motor. The steering wheel can be referred to as a hand wheel