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Drag Link Service Information
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The installation of a drag link should always be completed by a qualified person. Hydrosteer rods ends that have been supplied with a drag link would have been pre-greased and do not require re-greasing The rod…
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Drag Link Service Information
The installation of a drag link should always be completed by a qualified person. Hydrosteer rods ends that have been supplied with a drag link would have been pre-greased and do not require re-greasing The rod ends fitted to draglink … Continue reading
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Service Tales !!
Recently a customer called in with a prime mover complaining of vehicle wander. He claimed that on choppy road surfaces the vehicle wandered and darted badly. Although the vehicle was 10 years old it was in generally good condition. An … Continue reading
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Easy steering system temperature check !
If you have suspicions of excess temperature’s in your power steering system there is a great little device available to give an indication of maximum temperatures attained over a period. Thermindex make a temperature sensitive adhesive label that consist of … Continue reading
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Get a better Grip !!
As well as components for power steering systems , Hydrosteer have a range of steering wheels. These are stocked in component form and we assemble as required to suit the various hub spline styles used by US truck manufactures. VIP … Continue reading
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Check That Turntable !
You may not be aware of the influence a turntable can have over the steering performance of a truck / trailer combination. Problems with turntables can result in vehicle wander, darting and make small steering corrections difficult. There are two … Continue reading
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What’s Your Reservoir Telling You !
The power steering reservoir is an important part of the power steering system and unfortunately is often thought of as just some where to store oil. As well as important functions the reservoir can be a tell-tale of serious faults … Continue reading
Steering Wheel Removal
Many times we see steering columns and steering miter columns damaged due to improper steering wheel removal. The most common incorrect method is for the mechanical to apply an upwards force at the steering wheel rim with their knees … Continue reading
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Tagged bus, heavy, icle, removal, shaft bearings, Steering, steering columns, truck, vehicle
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The importance of power steering system filters
A power steering fluid filter has two important functions. First and foremost to filter the fluid as it returns from the steering gear and To reduce the turbulence in the reservoir. Reducing the turbulence in the reservoir is critical to … Continue reading
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Tagged Filters, Hydraulic fluid, powersteering, Steering
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