What does a Steering damper on a VW bus do

Asked in Cars & Vehicles, Steering and Suspension

What is a steering damper?

A steering damper is a shock absorber mounted between the axle and steering linkage. It lessens the amount of vibrations felt in the steering wheel.

Asked in Power Steering, Dodge Ram

Does a bad steering damper on a 2001 dodge ram 4x4 cause loss of power steering?

No, the damper is just a shock absorber.

Asked in Power Steering, Chevy Silverado, Chevy Tahoe

How do you install a steering stabilizer own your Chevy truck?

1952 chevy truck does not have a steering damper, where and how to mount steering damper on my 1952 chevy truck .thanks jim

Asked in Chevy Blazer S-10

Does the 1995 s10 blazer have a steering damper?

The 1995 s10 blazer may have a damper. The damper will look like a shock connected to the steering assembly. You can look under the front end to see for sure.

Asked in Power Steering, The Difference Between

What is the difference between a steering stabilizer and a steering damper?

Same device different name.

Asked in Toyota Tacoma, VW Bus, Ovulation

Where can you buy a steering damper kit for your 2003 Toyota Tacoma 4x4?

You can not that truck has rack and pinion steering.

Asked in Power Steering, VW Passat

What power steering fluid is required for vw passat 1996?

It seems VW use their own formulation of steering fluid. it's "VW G 002 000". Seems like you have to get it from a VW dealer.

Asked in Volkswagen, VW Transporter

What is the gross weight of a 1969 vw bus?

The gross weight of a 1969 Volkswagen Bus is 2,723 pounds. The VW Bus was produced between 1968 and 1971.

Asked in Antique & Classic Cars

What was the original sticker price of a 1965 vw deluxe bus?

The origanl price for a 1965 vw delux bus was $1,800.

Asked in Jeep

What is the correct word for the shock running crossways in a jeep wrangler?

That is the steering damper.

Asked in Jeep Cherokee Laredo

What makes a 1992 jeep Cherokee Laredo wobble when hitting a bump at high speeds?

Check steering damper shock, tie rods, trac bar, wheel bearings, etc. Check steering damper shock, tie rods, trac bar, wheel bearings, etc.

Asked in Steering and Suspension, Power Steering, VW Jetta

Can you substitute ATF for steering fluid in 1990 VW Jetta?

Only if VW recommends it. Use exactly what VW recommends.

Asked in Power Steering, VW Jetta

Where do you add power steering fluid on a 1991 VW Jetta?

In the power steering pump

Asked in Volkswagen, VW Bus, VW Transporter

What is the gross vehicle weight of a 1963 vw bus?

Zul. Gesamtgew Kg (max gross wt) of my 1962 VW bus is 1865 Kg.

Asked in VW Jetta

Where is the power steering reservoir in a 1991 vw jetta?

A 1991 VW Jetta's power steering reservoir is located towards the front of the engine bay. The unit can be seen placed on top of the power steering pump.