All of these statements about rack and pinion steering linkages are true EXCEPT:
A) The outer tie-rod ends connect the tie-rods to the steering arms.
B) The tie-rods are connected to the pinion in the steering gear.
C) The tie-rods are parallel to the lower control arms.
D) The tie-rod position depends on the steering gear mounting.

Question

All of these statements about rack and pinion steering  linkages are true EXCEPT:
A) The outer tie-rod ends connect the tie-rods to the  steering arms.
B) The tie-rods are connected to the pinion in the   steering gear.
C) The tie-rods are parallel to the lower control   arms.
D) The tie-rod position depends on the steering gear  mounting.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The tie-rods in a rack and pinion steering system are connected to the rack, not directly to the pinion. The pinion moves the rack, which in turn moves the tie-rods and steers the wheels.

All of These Statements About Rack and Pinion Steering Linkages