Deck 9: Steering Service

Question 1

Technician A says a dry-park check places a high load on the steering and suspension components to check for loose joints and other parts.Technician B says to perform a dry-park check, leave the wheels on the lift ramps and have a helper shake the steering wheel rapidly side-to-side while you listen and feel for loose linkage components.Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Answer 1

C

Question 2

A loose power steering belt may cause all of the following problems EXCEPT:

A)excessive wear on internal pump parts.
B)erratic assist.
C)high-pitched screeching noises.
D)high-pitched squealing noises.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Flushing of the power steering system is performed by disconnecting the fluid ___________ line to the pump.

Answer 3

return

Question 4

Technician A says many idler arms are allowed to have a slight amount of play.Technician B says checking the play requires applying a specific amount of force to the arm and measuring the movement with a dial indicator.Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Question 5

A customer complaint of hard steering may be caused simply by low tire pressure.

Question 6

The temporary disabling of the supplemental restraint system is being discussed.Technician A says that removing the SRS fuse is not a step in this procedure.Technician B says to unplug the yellow SRS connector at the steering column.Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Question 7

Technician A says hybrid vehicles currently on the market use the high-voltage system to operate the power steering.Technician B says red wiring and connectors indicate high voltage.Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Question 8

A whining noise when the wheels are turned is usually caused by ________ in the system.

Question 9

Technician A says electric assist can only be applied at the steering column.Technician B says belts should be inspected during routine service and often require replacement every 60,000 to 90,000 miles.Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Question 10

To bleed air from a power steering system with the engine running,

A)loosen the high pressure hose at the gear.
B)loosen the return hose at the gear.
C)loosen the return hose at the pump.
D)turn the steering wheel side-to-side.

Question 11

Technician A says worn strut bearing plates can cause many of the same problems as a worn rack and pinion gearbox.Technician B says tie rods are not a common wear item in steering systems.Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Question 12

The steering wheel indicator light is used to warn the driver of a fault in the electric assist system.

Question 13

It is normal for the socket to rotate on its stud; this is not an indication of a problem or faulty joint.

Question 14

Technician A says worn tie-rod ends are a possible cause of wander.Technician B says excessive yoke clearance is a possible cause of wander.Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Question 15

Replacement of a worn centerlink or relay rod requires separating it from the ________ and idler arms and from the inner tie rods.

Question 16

High voltage circuits on hybrid vehicles can be identified by their ___________ color.

Question 17

Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) may be substituted for power steering fluid in most vehicles.

Question 18

Power steering belts often require replacement every 50,000 miles.

Question 19

All of these statements regarding safe practices are true EXCEPT:

A)Do not attempt to open or repair any airbag or airbag system component.
B)Use steel hammers, punches, and/or chisels on steel components.
C)Working on the steering system is not any more dangerous than working on other parts of the vehicle.
D)Do not use pliers in place of sockets and wrenches.

Question 20

The first step in disabling an SRS system is to remove the _________ _________.