Your Toyota vehicle has a collection of components and parts that work together to keep your tires in contact with the road so that it can handle correctly and give you a smooth ride every time. At James Toyota, our service department and our trained technicians are able to help you make certain your suspension and steering system are serviced properly and can get you back to an easy ride in no time.
How Your Suspension and Steering System Works
Signs Your Suspension and Steering System Need Maintenance
If you’re uncertain whether your suspension and steering systems are working properly, consider if you’ve noticed the following signs, as they indicate that both systems might need attention:
- Squeaking noises when you turn the wheel or use the brakes
- Struts are leaking
- Power steering fluid is at a low level
- Steering is loose/it’s harder to control the direction the vehicle travels in
- A lot of bouncing, drifting or swaying while driving
- One corner of your vehicle sits lower than the others (likely due to a broken spring)
- The steering wheel jerks or vibrates.
Another good test for your vehicle’s suspension is what’s called the Bounce Test. Start by leaning your body on the hood of your vehicle, and then quickly step away. If your vehicle bounces more than twice, this indicates a problem with your suspension, as your vehicle should bounce back from the change in weight all at once if properly maintained.
Get Your Steering & Suspension Service at James Toyota in Timmins, ON
If you live in Timmins, ON, and you notice your steering or suspension systems are showcasing any of the above signs, drop by James Toyota! Our knowledgeable technicians will get your Toyota vehicle properly serviced so it runs like a dream in no time. Contact us or fill out the form below to book a service appointment today!
While the suspension and steering system work independently, a lot of what they do is interconnected when it comes to keeping your vehicle running as it should. The suspension system helps keep the tires aligned and in contact with the road, which affects the steering system’s effectiveness. In other words, good suspension allows for your vehicle to accurately translate your steering inputs into vehicle movement.
If your steering and suspension systems are malfunctioning, you get decreased control of your vehicle, which can lead to accidents. As such, it’s important to get these systems checked out regularly.