Power steering was intended to help drivers of large or heavy vehicles to steer more easily when parking or heading around curves. When power steering was first introduced, it was intended to help ...

The power-steering pump pressurizes the hydraulic fluid that helps the driver turn the steering wheel. Signs of steering-pump failure include leaks, noises or decreased assistance while steering. The ...

How often do you service your vehicle's power steering system? Chances are, unless it's leaking or groaning, it never gets a second thought. The infrequency of those occurrences is telling of just how ...

Power steering systems make a huge difference in the maneuverability of a vehicle. Many classic cars that did not feature them were hard to steer and control, especially at low speeds or when ...

Everyone seems to be counting their pennies these days, which translates into less money available for automotive repairs. In the case of our '76 Corvette, it was the car's power-steering unit that ...

Classic Mustangs equipped with Bendix power-assisted steering yield all kinds of challenges for enthusiasts who have to live with them. When components are fresh and everything is installed properly, ...

Two power steering designs emerged. Linkage assist steering and the integral power steering gear-each use a constant flow, positive displacement hydraulic pump. The pump, belt-driven by the engine, ...