Question 1

____________________ is the sensation the driver feels at the steering wheel from the road surface.

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Question 2

A variable steering ratio can normally be found in _____ steering units.

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Question 3

Some tie rod ends use a special bonded ball stud, in which no boot is used.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  pitman arm
B)  idler arm
C)  control arm
D)  center linkE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

What are the basic advantages of all four-wheel steering (4WS)systems?

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The primary advantage of 4WS is that it ...

Question 6

While checking out the front end of a vehicle, the technician grabs the driver's side tire and steers the wheels manually left and right. While he does this, he notices that the center link moves up and down. What component is most likely at fault?

Accepted Answer

A)  worn tie-rod ends
B)  worn center link
C)  worn idler arm
D)  worn steering U-joint (coupler) E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Technician A says the parallelogram-type of steering linkage can be mounted ahead of the front suspension. Technician B says the parallelogram-type of steering linkage can be mounted behind the front suspension. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

The only steering linkage parts used in a rack-and-pinion system are the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  pitman arm
B)  tie rods
C)  center link
D)  idler armE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Hydraulic fluid for the power steering pump is stored in a(n)____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hydraulic fluid for the power steering pump...

Question 11

The main job of the idler arm is to support the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  left side of the center link
B)  right side of the center link
C)  pitman arm
D)  steering columnE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

What is a steering damper?

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A steering damper is a horizon...

Question 13

Electric power steering systems require a steering input torque sensor to determine how much electric current should be sent to the steering assist motor. This torque sensor uses a small ____________________ that is connected between the steering column and the pinion shaft.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Electric power steering systems require a steering...

Question 14

Power rack-and-pinion steering is being discussed. Technician A says the pinion gear functions as the power piston. Technician B says the spool valve is connected to the rack. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  A only
B)  B only
C)  both A and B
D)  neither A nor BE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 15

The ____________________ arm connects the center link to the steering gear.

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The answer of The ____________________ arm connects the center link...

Question 16

Worn tie-rod ends can result in ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  scalloped and scuffed tires
B)  tire squeal on turns
C)  wheel shimmy
D)  all answers are correctE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Which of the following is a 4WS production design?

Accepted Answer

A)  mechanical
B)  hydraulic
C)  electro/hydraulic
D)  all answers are correctE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Tire wear patterns are good indicators of steering and suspension problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Hard steering could be caused by ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  inadequately inflated tires
B)  a loose power steering belt
C)  restricted power-steering lines or hoses
D)  all answers are correctE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

In a parallelogram steering linkage, one tie-rod end is attached to the wheel's steering arm and the other end is connected to the _____________________.

Accepted Answer

center lin...

Exam 47: Steering Systems

The main job of the idler arm is to support the _____.

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Hydraulic fluid for the power steering pump is stored in a(n)____________________.

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Hard steering could be caused by ______.

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

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A variable steering ratio can normally be found in _____ steering units.

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Tire wear patterns are good indicators of steering and suspension problems.

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While checking out the front end of a vehicle, the technician grabs the driver's side tire and steers the wheels manually left and right. While he does this, he notices that the center link moves up and down. What component is most likely at fault?

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What are the basic advantages of all four-wheel steering (4WS)systems?

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Electric power steering systems require a steering input torque sensor to determine how much electric current should be sent to the steering assist motor. This torque sensor uses a small ____________________ that is connected between the steering column and the pinion shaft.

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The only steering linkage parts used in a rack-and-pinion system are the _____.

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The ____________________ arm connects the center link to the steering gear.

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____________________ is the sensation the driver feels at the steering wheel from the road surface.

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Technician A says the parallelogram-type of steering linkage can be mounted ahead of the front suspension. Technician B says the parallelogram-type of steering linkage can be mounted behind the front suspension. Who is correct?

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

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Power rack-and-pinion steering is being discussed. Technician A says the pinion gear functions as the power piston. Technician B says the spool valve is connected to the rack. Who is correct?

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In a parallelogram steering linkage, one tie-rod end is attached to the wheel's steering arm and the other end is connected to the _____________________.

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Which of the following is a 4WS production design?

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What is a steering damper?

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Some tie rod ends use a special bonded ball stud, in which no boot is used.

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Worn tie-rod ends can result in ______.

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