Bill Litosky, the service manager at Bergey’s Mack and Volvo of Franconia, Pa., provided detailed information about how to maintain and troubleshoot the power-steering system. 1. Grease all the ...

The various components of a typical straight-axle steering system are basic but require maintenance and tuning in order to function properly. From the rotation of the steering wheel to the meshing of ...

The articles I most enjoy writing are the ones that make the most performance difference. I have included Ackermann information in my general alignment articles in the past and have dedicated whole ...

In 1988, GM replaced the tried-and-true Dana 60 front axle that resided under the front of the company’s heavy-duty trucks with a more modern, independent front suspension (IFS). With the new ...

One of the critical elements of proper chassis alignment is the steering system. The front wheels must work together, just like the two ends of the car, so that they can produce the greatest amount of ...

You’ve probably never lost any sleep over a steering maintenance issue. The systems are proven and reliable and don’t require a lot of hands-on contact. Sticking to scheduled fluid and filter changes, ...

R H. Sheppard’s service videos, which now can be viewed at www.rhsheppard.com, are designed to help service technicians install and/or repair a wide array of company parts. Video topics include ...