Steering Archives - Import Car
ADAS Calibration

Accuracy is important for sophisticated ADAS systems.

Nissan Electro Hydraulic Steering

Nissan’s steering system is susceptible to driver-error.

BMW Adaptations

Let’s look at five common adaptations for late-model BMWs, and what you should know before you start a repair.

Steering Systems Have Changed – Do Customers Care?

Power steering systems aren’t the same old same old. This video is presented by The Group Training Academy.

Understanding Subaru’s EyeSight System

EyeSight uses cameras mounted inside the car on the upper edge of the windshield.

Reflashing Considerations For Audi Steering Service

Even today’s steering systems aren’t excluded from reflashing procedures – doing it wrong can be catastrophic.

VIDEO: Resetting The Steering Angle Sensor After An Alignment

Hunter trainer Dave Fox and Andrew Markel discuss the steps required to reset or calibrate the steering angle sensor.

Alfa Romeo Giulia: Chattering Noise While Steering

At maximum steering wheel angle, the front suspension delivers a lower steering angle from the right to left front wheels.

ZF Tech Tip: Recognizing Chassis, Steering Systems Damage Patterns

Technicians should particularly check whether the rubber bellows on the joints are worn, damaged or leaking. Because any splash water that gets in washes out the special grease, this then allows dirt particles to enter the joint.

Steering It Straight In 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles

AWD vs. 4WD: In contrast to an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle, a four-wheel drive vehicle is typically equipped with a two-speed transfer case capable of driving in two or four-wheel drive and a Hotchkiss or “solid” rear drive axle for main propulsion. A four-wheel drive might incorporate either a solid front axle as with older Toyotas and Nissans or an independent front suspension as found in more modern configurations.

Delphi Technologies Aftermarket Accelerates Growth Of Steering And Suspension Portfolio To Become Full Line Supplier In 2020

The company now offers nearly 1,000 new part numbers with plans to reach full line coverage in North America by next year to offer customers new profit opportunities.

Understanding Steering Sensors

The vehicle uses sensors that measure steering angle, brake pedal position and throttle angle to know where the driver wants the vehicle to go.