Steering & Suspension Systems
The steering and suspension systems bear the weight of your vehicle, keep the tires on the road and help you experience a smooth, controlled ride. To help make sure your steering and suspension systems are working properly, a technician at a Gemini Automotive Care facility can examine all of your steering and suspension components, including:
- Tie Rod Ends (inner and outer)
- Idler Arm
- Pitman Arm
- Rack and Pinion Unit
- Rack and Pinion Bellows Boots
- Springs
- Shock and/or Struts
Power Steering - Maintaining your power steering fluid can help you eliminate almost all serious power steering issues down the road.
Troubleshooting Steering & Suspension Systems
Suspension problems can cause a vehicle to become hard to control. If you experience any of the following problems, make sure you schedule an appointment with your Gemini Automotive Care Provider.
- You hit a bump and you notice your vehicle keeps bouncing for a while.
- It's more difficult to turn the steering wheel, or it feels like something is binding or dragging.
- The steering wheel moves too easily.
- Your vehicle pulls to one side while you're driving.
- You must constantly correct the direction of the car by turning the steering wheel when you're driving.
- Your steering wheel jumps or jerks when you're idling or driving slowly.
- Your steering wheel begins to vibrate.
- The steering wheel wobbles side-to-side when you're traveling at steady speeds.
- When you turn a corner, you hear a knocking, clunking and/or squeaking noise.
- When you turn the steering wheel all the way in one direction, you hear a whining or moaning sound.