Questions and answers
Question:
When I drive over uneven surfaces covered with gravel or stones I hear a distinct knocking sound in the steering rack. Do you carry out the inspection and adjustment of the rack? How much is it? Thank you.
When I drive over uneven surfaces covered with gravel or stones I hear a distinct knocking sound in the steering rack. Do you carry out the inspection and adjustment of the rack? How much is it? Thank you.
Answer:
We carry out the inspection Mon to Fri, working hours 9 .00 - 10.00, Sat 10.00 -11.00. Inspection is free of charge. We do not perform the adjustment as the reason for the knocking sound is not only wear опорного сухаря, but also the wear of the bearing sleeves of the driven shaft. Adjustment only is not enough. If no other service is performed this will cause a progressive wear of the unit. As a result you will have to replace the steering rack.
Question:
Sometimes it gets difficult to turn the steering wheel, and when it’s in either of the extreme positions there is a hooting noise...I changed the fluid but nothing helped. Official service centre said the pump was broken and that it had to be replaced together with the rack... I’ve got Mazda 3! Is there any other way out?
Sometimes it gets difficult to turn the steering wheel, and when it’s in either of the extreme positions there is a hooting noise...I changed the fluid but nothing helped. Official service centre said the pump was broken and that it had to be replaced together with the rack... I’ve got Mazda 3! Is there any other way out?
Answer:
The power steering pump of your car can be equipped either with the crankshaft or it can be electric. To tell you something for sure it’s better to inspect the car. You can have your car diagnosed Mon to Fri, working hours 9 .00 - 10.00, Sat 10.00 -11.00. Diagnostics is free of charge.
Question:
Ford Mondeo. 8 months ago replaced tie-rod balls, tie-rod ends, tie rods and silent blocks. Now there’s a knocking sound especially when I’m on uneven surface (pits etc.). Replaced details are OK. maybe the problem with the steering rack?
Ford Mondeo. 8 months ago replaced tie-rod balls, tie-rod ends, tie rods and silent blocks. Now there’s a knocking sound especially when I’m on uneven surface (pits etc.). Replaced details are OK. maybe the problem with the steering rack?
Answer:
To answer your question it’s better to inspect the car.
We carry out the inspection Mon to Fri, working hours 9 .00 - 10.00, Sat 10.00 -11.00. Iinspection is free of charge.
We carry out the inspection Mon to Fri, working hours 9 .00 - 10.00, Sat 10.00 -11.00. Iinspection is free of charge.
Question:
Is it possible to replace power steering with the one without a power booster?
Is it possible to replace power steering with the one without a power booster?
Answer:
It is, if the mechanism of the car permits this. We do not offer this service.
It is, if the mechanism of the car permits this. We do not offer this service.
Question:
Noise when the power steering booster gets hot.
Noise when the power steering booster gets hot.
Answer:
Apparently, it’s the wear of the power steering pump. To tell you something for sure it’s better to inspect the car.
You can have your car diagnosed Mon to Fri, working hours 9 .00 - 10.00, Sat 10.00 -11.00. Diagnostics is free of charge.
Apparently, it’s the wear of the power steering pump. To tell you something for sure it’s better to inspect the car.
You can have your car diagnosed Mon to Fri, working hours 9 .00 - 10.00, Sat 10.00 -11.00. Diagnostics is free of charge.
Question:
Noise in the power steering pump when I turn the steering wheel and hydraulic fluid gets foamy.
Noise in the power steering pump when I turn the steering wheel and hydraulic fluid gets foamy.
Answer:
It is likely that the fluid level is low or the baffle plate which prevents foam formation has popped out (it’s happens rather often with AUDI-VW-SKODA automobiles). To tell you something for sure the car inspection is needed.
You can have your car diagnosed Mon to Fri, working hours 9 .00 - 10.00, Sat 10.00 -11.00. Diagnostics is free of charge.
It is likely that the fluid level is low or the baffle plate which prevents foam formation has popped out (it’s happens rather often with AUDI-VW-SKODA automobiles). To tell you something for sure the car inspection is needed.
You can have your car diagnosed Mon to Fri, working hours 9 .00 - 10.00, Sat 10.00 -11.00. Diagnostics is free of charge.
Question:
The car is new, mileage 7000. Land Cruiser Prado, engine-2, 7. Steering is very hard. Used to drive a European car, the steering wheel went easily. Need your advice, please.
The car is new, mileage 7000. Land Cruiser Prado, engine-2, 7. Steering is very hard. Used to drive a European car, the steering wheel went easily. Need your advice, please.
Answer:
The effort you apply depends on the type of the steering mechanism and first of all on the elasticity coefficient of the material the torsion bar of the spool valve is made of. The effort can differ from car to car and it shouldn’t be taken as a failure. This also explains why there are so many different racks used for one and the same car model (e.g. the BMW Company equipped their cars with special racks which made the effort applied lower for physically impaired people). Hard steering can be caused by failures of power steering parts. To be sure it is necessary to diagnose your car. Come Mon to Fri, working hours 9 .00 - 10.00, Sat 10.00 -11.00. Diagnostics is free of charge.
The effort you apply depends on the type of the steering mechanism and first of all on the elasticity coefficient of the material the torsion bar of the spool valve is made of. The effort can differ from car to car and it shouldn’t be taken as a failure. This also explains why there are so many different racks used for one and the same car model (e.g. the BMW Company equipped their cars with special racks which made the effort applied lower for physically impaired people). Hard steering can be caused by failures of power steering parts. To be sure it is necessary to diagnose your car. Come Mon to Fri, working hours 9 .00 - 10.00, Sat 10.00 -11.00. Diagnostics is free of charge.
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I drive KIA magentis, 2009 model, TRW rack, metallic knocking sound somewhere around the spool valve. After I opened the protection cap it turned out that the shaft wobbled (about 0,5mm from the axle) .What are the consequences and how much time can it operate without service? Unfortunately, I cannot have my car serviced now and I have to wait till spring.
I drive KIA magentis, 2009 model, TRW rack, metallic knocking sound somewhere around the spool valve. After I opened the protection cap it turned out that the shaft wobbled (about 0,5mm from the axle) .What are the consequences and how much time can it operate without service? Unfortunately, I cannot have my car serviced now and I have to wait till spring.
Answer:
As you see the reason of the noise is excessive clearance between the drive and the driven shafts of the rack. As a result you get a progressive wear of the teeth. It is up to you whether to have the car repaired or not.
As you see the reason of the noise is excessive clearance between the drive and the driven shafts of the rack. As a result you get a progressive wear of the teeth. It is up to you whether to have the car repaired or not.
Question:
Good afternoon, how much is the diagnostics of the power steering booster?
Good afternoon, how much is the diagnostics of the power steering booster?
Answer:
You can have your car diagnosed Mon to Fri, working hours 9 .00 - 10.00, Sat 10.00 - 11.00. Diagnostics is free of charge.
You can have your car diagnosed Mon to Fri, working hours 9 .00 - 10.00, Sat 10.00 - 11.00. Diagnostics is free of charge.
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Good afternoon! Happy new year everyone! Volkswagen LT35 2003 2,5turbo diesel, - the steering pump is broken. Can you restore it? How much is it? Question #2 after the pump broke down I changed the fluid and replaced the pump. After a month and a half of careful driving the new pump went out of order. It starts hooting as soon as I turn the steering wheel, at every turn the wheels start vibrating. Can it be that the part was scrapped? Thank you.
Good afternoon! Happy new year everyone! Volkswagen LT35 2003 2,5turbo diesel, - the steering pump is broken. Can you restore it? How much is it? Question #2 after the pump broke down I changed the fluid and replaced the pump. After a month and a half of careful driving the new pump went out of order. It starts hooting as soon as I turn the steering wheel, at every turn the wheels start vibrating. Can it be that the part was scrapped? Thank you.
Answer:
We do not repair the steering pumps but we can offer you a warranted new one. The new pump breaks down as the fluid gets contaminated with the products of the pump wear which are metal particles. When you replace the pump the system has to be thoroughly flushed and the elements where the wear products can accumulate should be replaced (i.e. rack, hoses, and tank). If you do not do that the pump will break down because of these particles. http://www.pst.ua/en/pump.
We do not repair the steering pumps but we can offer you a warranted new one. The new pump breaks down as the fluid gets contaminated with the products of the pump wear which are metal particles. When you replace the pump the system has to be thoroughly flushed and the elements where the wear products can accumulate should be replaced (i.e. rack, hoses, and tank). If you do not do that the pump will break down because of these particles. http://www.pst.ua/en/pump.
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I’ve got Audi A6, 1999 .When I turn the steering wheel to the right it gets stuck for a moment and then everything is fine. To the left - no problems with rotation. The pump works well, the steering rack is ok, fluid changed. Maybe the problem’s with the high pressure oil line or with something else? Your answer is very important for me. Thank you in advance.
I’ve got Audi A6, 1999 .When I turn the steering wheel to the right it gets stuck for a moment and then everything is fine. To the left - no problems with rotation. The pump works well, the steering rack is ok, fluid changed. Maybe the problem’s with the high pressure oil line or with something else? Your answer is very important for me. Thank you in advance.
Answer:
It is very likely that the reason is the wear of the spool valve body. Here you can see it: http://www.pst.ua/en/services. The steering rack repair would solve the problem. Anyway, conclusion can be made only after you have your car diagnosed as the wear of the U-joints on steering column shaft can also influence the car the way you described.. You can have your car diagnosed Mon to Fri, working hours 9 .00 - 10.00, Sat 10.00 - 11.00. Diagnostics is free of charge.
It is very likely that the reason is the wear of the spool valve body. Here you can see it: http://www.pst.ua/en/services. The steering rack repair would solve the problem. Anyway, conclusion can be made only after you have your car diagnosed as the wear of the U-joints on steering column shaft can also influence the car the way you described.. You can have your car diagnosed Mon to Fri, working hours 9 .00 - 10.00, Sat 10.00 - 11.00. Diagnostics is free of charge.
Question:
Неllo!!! Help me please to find out what’s wrong with my steering rack! When I turn it, it gets stuck, whatever the direction is. Moreover, it takes so much effort to bring it back to the initial or any other position!!!!! fluid is ok!!! When the car is not in motion you can also feel this but not so much!
Неllo!!! Help me please to find out what’s wrong with my steering rack! When I turn it, it gets stuck, whatever the direction is. Moreover, it takes so much effort to bring it back to the initial or any other position!!!!! fluid is ok!!! When the car is not in motion you can also feel this but not so much!
Answer:
It’s hard to say what is wrong, but it seems to be the wear of the U-joints on the steering rack shaft.
It’s hard to say what is wrong, but it seems to be the wear of the U-joints on the steering rack shaft.
Question:
Whining or whistling noise coming from the power steering booster when I start the engine. When the rpm gets higher the noise grows louder and vice versa. This doesn’t influence anything else…
Whining or whistling noise coming from the power steering booster when I start the engine. When the rpm gets higher the noise grows louder and vice versa. This doesn’t influence anything else…
Answer:
It can be the pump wear or just the low fluid level. You can have your car diagnosed Mon to Fri, working hours 9 .00 - 10.00, Sat 10.00 - 11.00. Diagnostics is free of charge.
It can be the pump wear or just the low fluid level. You can have your car diagnosed Mon to Fri, working hours 9 .00 - 10.00, Sat 10.00 - 11.00. Diagnostics is free of charge.
Question:
How to disassemble the steering rack (Opel Vectra B)? I disassembled everything I could but I cannot half the rack body.
How to disassemble the steering rack (Opel Vectra B)? I disassembled everything I could but I cannot half the rack body.
Answer:
It has to be repaired without removing the steel part, but here you need special tools and equipment.
It has to be repaired without removing the steel part, but here you need special tools and equipment.
Question:
The steering wheel doesn’t return into its initial position. There is also a crackling sound, the steering wheel gets stuck doesn’t rotate smoothly. At high speed the steering is a little loose, as if there is an empty cavity. Where to start? Do I need to replace the steering rack or it’s not the only problem?
The steering wheel doesn’t return into its initial position. There is also a crackling sound, the steering wheel gets stuck doesn’t rotate smoothly. At high speed the steering is a little loose, as if there is an empty cavity. Where to start? Do I need to replace the steering rack or it’s not the only problem?
Answer:
There has to be done the full Diagnostics of the running gear including the steering rack. First of all the diagnostics concerns the U-joints on the steering column shaft.
There has to be done the full Diagnostics of the running gear including the steering rack. First of all the diagnostics concerns the U-joints on the steering column shaft.
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