Chapter 4
Steering, Suspensions, and Wheel Alignment
What suspension and steering systems do the carmakers most often use? What
are the most common problems with these systems? And what can you do to
maintain them in order to avoid these problems? These are the kinds of questions
addressed in this section, but first we’ll take a look at the basic parts and the jobs
they do.
Most cars today use an independent strut suspension and a rack-and-pinion
steering system. However, heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks often use a
conventional suspension and steering system. How do these systems differ in
design?