For example, loose, under-responsive steering can allow a vehicle to wander or reduce a driver’s ability to avoid a hazard. Drivers may feel symptoms of suspension-part issues in the steering wheel: Additional “play,” pull, rattling or shimmy can all indicate a problem.

Moog® chassis parts — ball joints, tie-rod ends and sway bar links — help eliminate these potentially dangerous conditions and restore a like-new steering feel for smoother driving.

The wear in a vehicle’s tires can also be an indicator that there are problems with steering or suspension parts.

Scrubbed tires indicate the wheels have incorrect toe. Parts to check are the idler arm, strut rod bushings, tie-rod ends, pitman arm and center link.

Cupped tires are symptoms of incorrect camber. Parts that could be worn and ready to replace are the ball joint, coil springs and control-arm bushings. Cupped tires may also be a symptom of frame fatigue.

Uneven tire wear suggests that the alignment is loose or parts are worn. Check for loose wheel bearings, loose ball joints and worn bushings. Make sure the wheels are balanced, and inspect the shock absorbers.

Variable tire wear indicates the tires are improperly inflated. Overinflated tires have excessive wear in the center; underinflated tires have excessive outer wear. Make sure tires are inflated to the proper pressure.

Regularly inspecting the three interrelated systems — braking, steering and suspension — and replacing worn parts help assure safe, trouble-free driving. Moog chassis parts play a vital role in safety by helping maintain optimum steering control and providing superior handling and stability.