Automotive Repair Glossary : Steering Return Definition

Steering Return Definition: The ability of the steering wheel to self-center after turning. Causes of poor returnability include excessive caster or binding in the steering column, steering gear, ball joints, upper strut bearing plates or tie rod ends. <Back to Last Page>     <Full Glossary> © 2000 - 2002 Vincent T. Ciulla From Vincent Ciulla, Your Guide to Auto Repair. FREE GIFT with Newsletter! Act Now! Most Popular Auto Repair GlossaryDiagnostic Trouble Codes OBD-II CodesTop 10 DIY JobsDIY: How to Change Your Oil What's Hot Graphics Used On The Auto Repair - About.com SiteT/S Engine Performance ProblemStoring Your CarCONSTANT VELOCITY (CV) JOINTThe Charging System

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SAE	SUVA	Scan Tool
Schrader Valve	Scrap Thickness	Scrub Radius
Sealed Beam Headlight	Secondary Circuit	Section Height
Section Width	Section	Select Low Principle
Self Energizing	Semi Metallic Brakes	Sending Unit
Sensor Ring	Sensor	Series
Serpentine Belt	Service Manual	Service Writer
Setback	Severe Driving Conditions	Shackle
Shear Stability	Shim	Shimmy
Shock Absorber	Shock Fade	Short Long Arm Suspension
Shoulder	Shrinkage	Sidewall
Sight Glass	Slave Cylinder	Slip Angle
Slip Plates	Slotted Disc	Sludge
Smart Suspensions	Smog Pump	Snap Rule
Solenoid	Solid Rotor	Solubilize
Solvent	Spare Tire	Spark Knock
Spark Plug	Specific Gravity	Specific Output
Specifications	Speed Rating	Spindle
Splines	Spoiler	Spongy Pedal
Spring Compressor	Spring	Stability Control
Starburst Symbol	Static Balance	Static Wheel Loading
Steering Arm	Steering Axis Inclination	Steering Damper Stabilizer
Steering Effort	Steering Geometry	Steering Knuckle
Steering Return	Stop And Go Driving	Straight Weight
Strut Towers	Subcooling	Subframe
Suction Line	Suction Pressure	Suction Side
Sulfated Ash	Supercharger	Superheat
Superheated Vapor	Suspension System	Sway Bar
Swept Area	Swirl Combustion