Spare the rod, spoil the steering.Drivers, your Stryker is strong and rugged. But even it has a few soft spots. Take the steering dampers, for example. The dampers are like mini shock absorbers Shock absorbers See: Circuit breakers that act as a stabilizer stabilizer: see airplane. for the steering system steering system, in automobiles, steering wheel, gears, linkages, and other components used to control the direction of a vehicle's motion. Because of friction between the front tires and the road, especially in parking, effort is required to turn the steering wheel. . Without 'em, the steering column steering column n (Aut) → colonne f de direction steering column steer n (Aut) → Lenksäule f steering column can shake enough to loosen your fillings. Since the rod on each damper is only about 1/4-in thick, rough terrain, rocks, and heavy brush can take a toll. So you need to crawl under your Stryker to visually inspect them. Look for a bent or broken rod or evidence of oil on the rod that could indicate a leaking wiper seal. Report any problems to your mechanic. |
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