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  Air Bag Safety This article explains automotive air bag safety systems front and side air bags. If an air bag warning light is illuminated while driving the air bag safety system has been disabled and will not activate in the event of an accident. The center of the steering wheel contains the airbag inflation module, which contains the nylon airbag and inflation unit. In case of an accident, an electrical signal is sent to the system that releases gas through a hole located behind the airbag inflation, which immediately fills the bag. The electric signal is passed through the coil assembly located on the steering column beneath the inflation module. This electric signal is converted to heat, which burns the copper oxide, which converts to nitrogen gas and fills the air bag. In the passenger side, the area above the glove compartment holds the air bag and SRS is displayed on the compartment, which means supplemental restraint system. The rest of the airbag, airbag inflation module...

 Thumping noise and steering wheel shake Many things can cause a car to make those weird sounds. Worn suspension joints - jack the car up so the wheel is off the ground (you’ll need to do this for all 4 corners) and shake the tyre from top to bottom and from side to side (with someone holding the steering wheel on the front) there should be no play in either direction. Any play in 1 direction will usually require a joint to be replaced, if there’s play in both directions then the wheel bearing may be at fault. If theres play only up and down its the strut top mount - to find this one you have to shake the suspension strut it self up and down with the wheel off the ground - so you may need to remove the wheel to check this one. Now with the car jacked up on that side with the wheel about 2 inches off the ground use a steel bar under the wheel and lever the wheel up and down slightly, you should be able to look at the end of the axle and see if the suspension arm is moving up ...

Power Steering Repair Easy step by step instructions on how to repair automotive steering problems, this information pertains to most vehicles. Difficulty Scale: 4 of 10 Helpful Information A  power steering  system is designed to utilize power from the engine to assist in the force needed to steer the vehicle. A pump pressurizes fluid and transfers it through hoses which are connected to a power steering box or rack and pinion. If the power steering malfunctions the vehicle can be difficult to control. It is advised  NOT  to move a vehicle with the power steering system not operating or engine not running. Step 1  - The power steering system utilizes hydraulic fluid to transfer force from the power steering pump to the rack and pinion or steering box. Check the power steering fluid level by locating the power steering fluid reservoir and remove the cap (twist counter clockwise) to inspect the fluid level in the pump fluid reservoir. Some systems h...

Power Steering Fluid Flush and Fill Easy step by step guide on how to flush and refill an automotive power steering system, this articles pertains to most vehicles. Difficulty Scale: 2 of 10 Tools and Supplies Needed Small wrench set Vacuum hose Brake fluid Protective clothing and gloves Shop towels Helper Helpful Information Power steering fluid that has broken down can cause the system to make a whining noise which can be corrected by a fluid flush. If the pump has been run for an extended period with degraded fluid, damage to the pump can be permanent in which case replacement is required. Visit -  Power steering pump replacement Best Practices Always use protective gloves, clothing and eye-wear to guard against accidental spillage. Start with the car on level ground, engine OFF, lifted safely using jack stands. Step 1  - Locate the power steering reservoir and remove the cap. Removing Power Steering Reservoir Cap Step 2  -...

Steering Wheel Shakes Reasons And Repair For Shaking Steeringwheel Helpful Information A steering wheel should provide a steady and smooth motion when maneuvering the vehicle. Easy step by step guide how to repair an automotive steering wheel that shakes, this information is listed in order of popularity and pertains to most vehicles. Difficulty Scale: 4 of 10 Before starting inspections or repairs, park the vehicle on level ground, lift it safely using jack stands, transmission in park and the emergency brake set. Step 1  - When brake rotors become warped due to heat from heavy braking, the steering wheel will shake as the brakes are applied. To check for this problem rotate the brake rotor by hand, the rotor should move freely without hard spots, to fix this problem the rotors must be re-machined or replaced. Installing Re-Machined Brake Rotor Step 2  - When a tire is out of balance it can make the steering wheel shake at highways speeds. Tire mainten...