steering

I thought I'd share my teardown of a power steering pump. Its quite interesting what's inside and how it works! Here are a few photos of the pump teardown. This is the high pressure line and pump removed: This is the pressure port union. The two small holes are what fluid travels through...

Here's what's inside the steering column on your car and how it works to turn your wheels. The steering column consists of: wiper switch, turn signal, cruise control, horn and airbag, clock spring, ignition cylinder and steering lock, tilt (if equiped), the steering shaft, and intermediate...

Hello everyone, My 07 corolla has a heavy steering problem. The car doesn't pull, doesn't squeak when turn but simply feels heavy, especially when it's cold. The steering fluid looks fine( enough fluid, still red-ish). I've changed the serpentine belt (feels slightly better). The car has been...

Greetings y'all. I've been driving my 2015 S+ for a solid six months now and, as I become more and more comfortable/acquainted with it, I have begun to notice what feels like a surprising amount of understeer when turning. Has anyone else had this kind of issue, or am I just being picky and/or...

Sorry if this was already asked. I am new here. I bought a 2014 corolla le eco plus with 5000 miles on it. My steering wheel is making a whine. I only notice or when I'm backing out of a spot or slow or stopped. I saw a video about using white grease to lubricate it buy my car only has 5000...