Steering System, Shocks, Struts Malden, MA

Your car steering system has many components that if left unchecked or if maintenance is ignored can cause serious safety concerns.  Worn or loose components may affect the ability to control the vehicle and may result in a loss of directional stability and accelerated tire wear.   The suspension system is also part of the steering system in that your vehicle's alignment is tied to the condition of the suspension and steering systems.

Steering System Repair Malden, MA

The main components of a traditional steering system or a rack and pinion steering system are shown below:

Conventional system components are:
·         Steering Gear Box
·         Center Link
·         Pitman Arm
·         Idler Arm
·         Tie Rods

Rack and Pinion steering system components are:
·         Rack and Pinion Assembly
·         Bellows Boots
·         Tie Rods

Suspension System
The suspension systems' ability to control motion and alignment angles, results in a deterioration of vehicle handling and stability, and accelerated tire wear which is typically caused by worn or loose components.

The main components of your cars suspension system are:
·         Control Arms
·         Ball Joints
·         Springs (Coil or Leaf)
·         Shock Absorbers
·         Struts

Call MacMillen Automotive in Malden,MA for service today at 781-324-5534