What to do if your car is steering the wrong way?
Also, there’ll be more tread-to-pavement drag on the low side, pulling the car in that direction. If the problem persists, try switching the positions of the right and left tire/wheel assemblies. If the car pulls in the opposite direction after you’ve done this, you’ve found tire trouble. Check your tires’ tread-wear patterns.
What does stiction stand for in diesel engine?
Stiction is a commonly used term when diagnosing diesel fuel powered engines. The Ford Powerstroke 6.0-L and 7.3-L engines are the most prevalent to experience cold start or injector stiction issues.
What can I do about stiction in my truck?
When tested on 10 different Powerstroke engines, the owners of each truck reported a 100-percent reduction in stiction, as well as a smoother running engine and a more-efficient spooling of the turbo.
How can I get my steering wheel to go straight ahead?
You can eliminate this problem by doing an “over-center adjustment.” You’ll find an adjusting bolt or screw sticking out of the top of the steering box. With the wheels as close to the straight-ahead position as you can get them, loosen the locknut, then turn the screw clockwise to reduce lash.
What to do when power steering locks up?
When the steering was turned lock to lock several times, it would bind up. The immediate solution was to stop, turn the car off, and then start it again. That would reset the power steering. We got the steering replaced, but never experienced the problem. Keep monitoring the issue and keep the dealer informed.
What can I do to get my steering back to normal?
Replacing coil springs or adjusting torsion bars can bring alignment back into specs. WOOF! Even if the front wheels are perfectly aligned and tires properly inflated, you may still have to steer constantly in one direction or the other to keep the vehicle going straight up the road.
What is the adjustment screw on a steering box?
Adjustment Screw to Sector Shaft End Play: The Adjustment Screw lowers the Sector Shaft into the housing and forces the Sector Shaft Teeth to mesh with the teeth on the Rack Block. This screw also sets the amount of end play of the Sector Shaft.
How is the clearance on a steering box adjusted?
This screw must have enough clearance to allow the Sector Shaft to turn without binding on the screw, but no so much that there is excessive end play in the Sector Shaft to affect gear mesh. The clearance is adjusted by changing the shim located between the Adjustment Screw and the top of the Sector Shaft.