Performance check of the steering rack is carried out in several steps. Appropriate diagnostics let you find not only a steering rack breakage, but also other mechanisms’ damages of the steering system, if they are on here.
- Steering rack check on a car takes in initial, external visual examination;
- Diagnostics of the dismounted unit from the car, loose steering, knocks;
- Detailed study of steering rack fault.
Necessary activities for the steering rack restoration
Initial examination helps eliminate breakdowns in the undercarriage of a car. This examination takes in a check of a worm-and-worm pair, steering gear connection and rod end.
Diagnostics of the dismounted unit from the car takes in check of bearing sleeve backlash, running out of worm sector, steering knuckles for the presence of corrosion.
Computer-assisted diagnostics of a steering rack is performed after mechanical in particular the control unit and the electric motor, is carried out. An expert, getting informed for further actions, determines the necessary activities for the steering rack restoration.
Steering rack damage detection
After steering rack disassembling, when an expert checked a shaft and a steering rack body, it can be said that how the restoration process will go on. To take the right decision on, an expert carefully checks every spare part and component of the mechanism.
The diagnostic result is complete information on the steering rack condition. A client is suggested several options in order to fix that.
Vehicle owners need to know that all actions with a steering rack are very time-consuming. MSG Equipment special equipment using ensures high-quality repair and diagnostic. Workshops’ technicians use MS561 EPS controller to diagnose steering racks, columns, and power steering pumps.
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