Question 1

In a ____________________ collision, the two tubes of the steering column break, allowing the tubes to move in relation to each other.

Accepted Answer

frontal

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT part of a rack-and-pinion steering system?

Accepted Answer

All listed components (pitman arm, idler arm, center link) are parts of a conventional steering system, not a rack-and-pinion steering system. Rack-and-pinion systems use a different mechanism for steering, not involving these parts.

Question 3

The rack and pinion steering system is more complex than the recirculating ball type.

Accepted Answer

The recirculating ball steering system is generally more complex than the rack and pinion system, due to its design involving more parts such as ball bearings, which circulate between the steering shaft and the gear that moves the steering mechanism.

Question 4

Most power steering systems use a belt-driven ____________________ pump.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most power steering systems use a belt-driven...

Question 5

The number of degrees of the steering wheel from lock to lock compared to the total amount of wheel and tire movement is called the __________ __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The number of degrees of the steering...

Question 6

Rack-and-pinion steering ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rack-and-pinion steering ______.
...

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of power steering hoses?

Accepted Answer

The primary purpose of power steering hoses is to transmit pressurized fluid power from the power steering pump to the steering gear. They do not lubricate the pump or relieve pressure.

Question 8

The ____________________ ball steering gearbox is usually only found on heavy-duty vehicles today.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ ball steering gearbox is usually...

Question 9

A u-joint is a component of which steering assembly?

Accepted Answer

A u-joint, or universal joint, is a component of the steering column, allowing it to transmit rotary motion at an angle.

Question 10

Parallelogram linkage is used with the short/long arm type of suspension.

Accepted Answer

Parallelogram linkage is indeed used with the short/long arm type of suspension, allowing for effective wheel alignment adjustments.

Question 11

The gearbox is connected to the front wheels by the steering linkage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The gearbox is connected to the front...

Question 12

In a column-mounted electric power steering (EPS) system, several _________ are used to determine how much assist is needed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a column-mounted electric power steering (EPS)...

Question 13

Power steering fluid is being discussed.Technician A says automatic transmission fluid can be substituted in all systems.Technician B says general purpose power steering fluid can be substituted in all systems.Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) can sometimes be used in power steering systems, but not in all cases due to different specifications and requirements of power steering systems across different vehicle makes and models. Similarly, not all systems can use general-purpose power steering fluid without considering the specific requirements of the vehicle's power steering system. Therefore, neither Technician A nor Technician B is correct in stating that their respective fluids can be substituted in all systems.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT part of a parallelogram-type steering linkage?

Accepted Answer

The control arm is not part of a parallelogram-type steering linkage. The components that make up a parallelogram-type steering linkage are the pitman arm, idler arm, and center link. The control arm is part of the suspension system, not the steering system.

Question 15

Most power steering systems use a belt-driven hydraulic pump.

Accepted Answer

Most power steering systems, especially in older and many current models, use a belt-driven hydraulic pump to create the hydraulic pressure necessary for steering assistance.

Question 16

The _____________ connects the gear box to the center link.

Accepted Answer

The Pitman arm connects the gearbox to the center link, transferring the steering wheel's motion into linear motion that turns the wheels.

Question 17

Which of the following conditions can affect steering performance?

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed, incorrect wheel size, incorrect tire size, and loose wheel bearings, can affect steering performance by altering the vehicle's alignment, balance, and the smoothness of the steering mechanism.

Question 18

What component connects the steering gearbox to the steering linkage?

Accepted Answer

The pitman arm is the component that connects the steering gearbox to the steering linkage. It is connected to the steering gearbox on one end and to the steering linkage (usually the drag link) on the other end, and it assists in the movement of the steering linkage to turn the wheels.

Question 19

The _____ keeps the linkage level and supported to prevent bump steer.

Accepted Answer

The idler arm helps keep the linkage level and supported to prevent bump steer by maintaining the proper alignment of the steering components.

Question 20

The worm gear and the pitman gear are components within a recirculating ball steering gearbox.

Accepted Answer

The worm gear and pitman gear are commonly found in a recirculating ball steering gearbox, where the worm gear rotates the pitman gear and ultimately moves the steering linkage.

Quiz 8: Steering System Principles