Deck 8: Steering System Principles

Question 1

Technician A says universal power steering fluid can be used in makes and models of vehicles.Technician B says power steering fluid and automatic transmission fluids can both be used in any power steering system.Who is correct?

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

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which of the following are not used in rack and pinion steering linkages?

A)Outer tie rod ends
B)Idler arm
C)Inner tie rods
D)All of the above

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The amount of turning of the front wheels compared to the amount of turning at the steering wheel is called the .........

Answer 3

steering ratio

Question 4

Technician A says all power rack and pinion gearboxes use hydraulic power assist. Technician B says some power steering gearboxes have electric motors to provide assist.Who is correct?

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

Question 5

The ........is often belt driven and is used to supply pressurized fluid to the gearbox.

Question 6

Two types of steering gearboxes in use are the reciprocating ball gearbox and the ........gearbox.

Question 7

Technician A says a fast steering ratio requires many turns of the steering wheel to go around corners.Technician B says a fast steering ratio is common on sports cars because it increase road feel and feedback to the driver.Who is correct?

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

Question 8

Four-wheel steering systems are used on trucks to decrease .........

Question 9

Vehicle with memory steering columns may move both the ........function as set by driver preference.

Question 10

A vehicle has suffered heavy front-end damage in a collision: Technician A says the steering column may need to be replaced.Technician B says steering column must be carefully inspected if being reused.Who is correct?

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