Steering Toward an Electric Future
The hydraulic rack and pinion is slowly giving way to a fully electric design.
BBB Industries Acquires Remy Power Products’ North American Rotating Electric Business
“Remy Power Products brings a century of OE experience to the automotive aftermarket, delivering industry-leading starter and alternator coverage for domestic and import passenger vehicles,” BBB Industries said in a news release.
Power-Assisted Braking: How It Works, and What Can Go Wrong
A power booster gives the brake system superpowers – allowing a grandmother on the way to church to stop as quickly as Arnold Schwarzenegger on the way to his helicopter.
Powertrain Control Module (PCM): Brains of the Car
The PCM controls ignition timing, fuel delivery, valve timing in engines with Variable Valve Timing), emissions functions, turbo boost pressure in turbocharged engines, idle speed, throttle position and cruise control.
CARDONE Releases New Digital Steering Catalog And Prop Shaft ID Guide
The company’s 18-page Prop Shaft ID Guide helps you determine exactly which part is needed by breaking down each Prop Shaft by part number, length, code and type.
ASE P2 TEST PRIMER: Suspension and Steering
Major components in the suspension include springs (coil, leaf, torsion bar and air springs), shock absorbers and/or struts (twin tube or monotube, low or high pressure gas charged, and some may be electronically adjustable), control arms and bushings, ball joints (which may be an integral part of some unitized control arm assemblies), and sway bar
ASE P2: Suspension & Steering Parts
Steering and suspension parts such as ball joints, tie rod ends, idler arms, control arms and steering racks may have to be replaced if worn or damaged.
TRW Automotive To Manufacture Electric Steering In Brazil For The South American Market
LIMEIRA, Brazil —TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. announced the start of production of Electric Power Steering (EPS) from its facilities in Limeira, Brazil, in support of the company’s expanding South American customer base. TRW has invested in high-tech production equipment and manufacturing floor space in support of domestic customers, according to the company. "Electric Steering is
ASE PS2 Test Preparation Guide: Suspension & Steering Parts
● SHOCK ABSORBERS — A component that dampens suspension motions to improve ride control and handling. The shock absorber is mounted near the wheel and connected to one of the control arms. Inside is an oil-filled cylinder with a piston and valves. Movement of the suspension forces the piston to push against the oil. This
ASE PS2 Test Preparation Guide: Steering & Suspension
The major components in the steering include the steering gear (rack & pinion or recirculating ball), power steering pump and hoses (if used), tie rods and tie rod ends, idler arm and center link (if used) and steering stabilizer (if used). The major components in the suspension include springs, shock absorbers and/or struts, control arms and bushings, ball joints, and sway bar and bushings.