Heavy Truck Steering System Service & Repair

A heavy commercial truck’s steering system isn’t optional—it’s a critical safety system. Loose steering, delayed response, or excessive play can lead to loss of control, accelerated tire wear, and increased downtime. For fleet owners or owner-operators, addressing steering issues early saves on major repairs, keeps compliance with DOT inspections, and ensures safe operation on the road.

Our Steering System Repair & Service Offerings

Here is a comprehensive list of services your facility can list, tailored to heavy‐duty trucks. You can adjust depending on inventory and technician expertise.

Steering Inspection & Diagnosis

• Full steering system inspection: column, shaft, gear, linkage, front axle, power assist system
• Steering geometry check: alignment (toe, caster, camber) and front axle inspection
• Power steering system check: pump output, fluid condition, hose/line integrity
• Load test and road test to detect play, wandering, heavy effort, noise or vibration
• Pre-DOT inspection of steering system components to ensure compliance and safety

Preventive Maintenance

• Replace power steering fluid and filter (if applicable), flush system
• Lubricate steering linkage, bushings
• Periodic check of tie rods, drag links, pitman arms, idler arms for wear
• Routine alignment checks and tire pressure monitoring to prevent premature wear

Repairs & Replacements

• Replace worn or damaged inner & outer tie rods (ends, sleeves)
• Replace drag links, center-links, pitman arms, idler arms
• Steering gear box replacement or rebuild (for heavy-duty trucks)
• Replace power steering pump, hoses, lines, reservoir as needed
• Address kingpin/bushing wear, knuckle/spindle replacement or rebuild
• Front axle bore & bushing, sleeve replacement if wear has occurred due to steering loads
• Wheel-end service: bearings, spindles, knuckle inspection as they relate to steering
• Alignment correction after major repairs to ensure proper steering response and tire life

Performance & Fleet Services

• Fleet-level steering system audits (for multiple units)
• Scheduled preventive steering service contracts (to reduce unplanned downtime)
• Upgrades or retrofits: e.g., higher capacity steering gears or pumps for severe duty use
• Steering system documentation for DOT compliance and maintenance records

Why Choose Midco Sales for Steering Maintenance

• Heavy-duty specific equipment and technicians experienced with Class 6–8 trucks (tractor-trailers)
• On-site/ mobile service options for breakdowns or remote repair
• Use of high-quality OEM or aftermarket heavy-duty steering components built for commercial trucks
• Full diagnostics and road-testing to ensure repairs restore proper steering feel, response, and safety
• Transparent service reporting: wear-item status, next-planned service interval, part lifespan forecasting

What to Expect From Us When You Bring in Your Truck

• Preliminary inspection and estimate: we’ll walk you through what we found, show you wear or damage, explain the cost/benefit of repair now vs. later
• Approval before repair: you decide what scope of work to proceed with
• Repairs performed by certified heavy-duty technicians using proper tools and heavy-duty parts
• Road test and alignment after repair to confirm steering response is restored
• Documentation of service: which parts were replaced, condition of system, next-service recommendation
• Follow-up recommendation: steering system should be checked at regular intervals (for example during major preventive maintenance) to avoid costly breakdowns

Service Intervals & Maintenance Recommendations

• Inspect steering linkage, tie rods, and power steering fluid every 3-6 months or every major service interval (whichever is sooner)
• Immediately inspect if you notice increased steering play, wandering, or vibrations
• Perform full alignment check after any significant front-end repair or tire change
• Replace power steering fluid and filter every 100,000 miles (or as manufacturer recommends) on heavy trucks
• Monitor wear parts (tie rods, kingpins, bushings) and replace before failure to avoid collateral damage and unplanned downtime

Your truck’s steering system is a complex, load-bearing network of components—from the driver’s wheel to the front wheels and everything in between. Ignoring steering problems isn’t just inconvenient—it’s unsafe and costly. Early diagnosis and proper heavy-duty steering repairs (with the right parts and alignment) will keep your rig responsive, tires longer-lasting, and downtime to a minimum.

When you suspect your steering isn’t working like it should, bring it in. We’ll make sure you get a proper inspection, clear explanation of needed work, and professional heavy-duty steering repairs that restore performance and safety.