What is a Suspension System?
Understanding Shocks and Struts
Shaking in the steering wheel often starts out mild. But before you know it, you’re holding on for dear life as it whips back and forth with the frenzy of a mechanical bull . Thankfully, by coming into your favorite Springfield OH auto shop, your repair team can diagnose and fix the problem before it ever gets to that point. To help you prepare for your visit, here’s a look at the most common causes of shaking in the steering wheel.
We’ve all seen it — after scoring a touchdown or shooting a three-pointer, the player confidently struts in the end-zone or down the court. And the resulting shock on the opposing team’s face is simply priceless. Welp, there you have it…struts and shocks in a nutshell. Oh wait…you probably mean the suspension components on the vehicle? That would make perfect sense considering we are Zima Automotive, the leading facility for auto repair in Springfield, OH . Let’s take a closer look at the automotive strut, and because they are so closely related, we will also briefly discuss shocks.
At Zima Automotive in Springfield, OH, we take an infinite amount of pride in educating our customers and answering their questions. Recently, we had a customer who experienced a shaking wheel, among other things. Upon further inspection, we noticed her tie rods needed to be replaced. Like many of our customers, she knew very little about “tie rods” and even less about their purpose, and why they are critical to your safety and driving experience. Check out our recent “What’s That?” video above, where Max Zima explains the role of tie rods. Continue reading for a deeper exploration into tire rods and signs you may need tire rod repair.
