184 Auto Suspension and Steering
Support
Mounting
hole
Seal
Grease
fitting
Bushing
Idler arm
Center link
Idler arm assembly
Frame
Stabilizer bar
Shock absorber
Upper control arm
Ball joint
Steering knuckle
Coil spring
Spindle
Ball joint
Tie rod
ends
Lower control arm
Figure 9-34. Idler arm and layout. Note its relationship to the other steering components. (Moog and Sun)
Idler arm
Relay rod
Idler arm
FRONT
Sleeve
Tie rods
Clamp
Figure 9-36. These tie rods are connected together with an
adjusting sleeve and clamps. (Dodge)
Figure 9-35. This particular system uses two idler arms, which
are connected to the relay rod and the frame. (General Motors)
Front
Wheel
spindle
Front axle
Wheel stop
screw
Relay
rod
Hydraulic
damper
assembly
Figure 9-37. A hydraulic damper assembly is used on some
vehicles to minimize road shock transferred to the steering
system. (Chrysler)
Fluid control
valve
Relief port
Low pressure
Power cylinder
Piston
High
fluid
pressure
Return
hose
Pump
Figure 9-38. A closed power steering hydraulic system. High
pressure is pushing on the piston, forcing it to the left. (Lexus)