How Do You Know If A Rack & Pinion Are Bad?
Only a licensed mechanic will be able to diagnose to see whether the rack and pinion of your steering system have gone bad. Rack and pinion maintenance varies from inspecting and adjusting the parts of the rack and pinion system to replacing key parts of the system. Drivers can be more alert to potential rack and pinion problems by keeping an eye out for signs of rack and pinion wear and tear. Notice if the steering of the vehicle seems to be loose or “slips” at all while the vehicle is in motion. For example, if you are turning either left or right, note if the vehicle does not turn at the same degree it normally does. If you have to turn more than normal to get the vehicle to turn to the same degree, the steering is loose. If the vehicle suddenly seems to straighten out even just slightly and then goes back into the turn, then the steering is “slipping.” Note if the vehicle is excessively pulling to one side or the other. Although vehicles pulling to one side or another typically ind
