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An electrical power steering rack uses a rack and pinion to turn the rotational movement of the steering wheel into the back-and-forth movement required to turn the wheels. The pinion is a round gear connected to the steering column; the pinion engages the rack, which is a flat bar with gear teeth cut into the top. Freddy Lim+6592353570www.singspareparts.sgThe only company in Singapore with more than 40 years of experience

Do you know there are common symptoms between steering rack and drive shaft when they are failing?A common symptom of a failing driveshaft and steering rack is an intense vibrations. The vibrations of bad drive shaft would be coming from the undercarriage. Meanwhile, for bad steering rack, the vibrations coming from the steering wheel itself.Another similarity is that both of them produce sound when they are failing. If you hear a loud clunking noise when shifting your vehicle, this is the sign of drive shaft damage. The likely culprit is a worn u-joint. A clunking sound is sign of a failing...

How does a steering rack get damaged?As the pinion gear spins in concert with your steering column, it causes the steering rack to move from side to side. Over time, the exposed position of the steering rack often causes it to suffer damage and wear. Eventually, the rack may cease to perform appropriately that could cause you to lose partial or complete control over your car steering wheel, which can lead to fatal accident. Better safe than sorry. Get your steering rack a regular check-up at Sing Spare Parts Co.Freddy Lim+6592353570www.singspareparts.sgThe only company in Singapore with more than 40 years...

Do you know that drive shaft lifespan can last for 75,000 miles? If you allow the drive shaft to die completely, then it will reach the point where the wheels no longer receive any power. While there is no set lifespan of a drive shaft, it typically can last about 75,000 miles. Keep in mind depending on the vehicle, and wear and tear you may get much less or much more. When you start noticing your drive shaft going bad such as intense shaking from the undercarriage or clunking noise, get your drive shaft to be repaired or replaced at...

The Toyota Picnic filled the space between an estate and an MPV, being more agile than an MPV and more versatile than an estate. The family van vehicle had an attractively styled spacious interior with removable, reclining and adjustable seats, easy to adapt for every situations. However, once you start hearing knocking sound from your undercarriage, it's time to get your drive shaft to be replaced at Sing Spare Parts Co. Freddy Lim+6592353570www.singspareparts.sgThe only company in Singapore with more than 40 years of experience