Servicing The Steering System
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Chapter 28
- 1.The steering wheel air bag is being replaced on a vehicle with tilt wheel. All of the following precautions should be observed EXCEPT:
- A.
A. Always disable the air bag system before servicing an air bag
- B.
B. Always test the air bag by bringing battery power directly to the air bag
- C.
C. When placing an air bag on a workbench, face the trim cover up
- D.
D. Discarded air bags must be deployed following the manufacturer procedure
- 2.Excessive looseness is experienced in a power steering gear (non-rack and pinion type). The cause of this problem could be:
- A.
A. A loose or worn power steering belt
- B.
B. A loose worm shaft bearing preload adjustment
- C.
C. A scored steering gear cylinder
- D.
D. Low fluid level in the power steering pump
- 3.What could cause air bubbles in the power steering fluid?
- A.
A. Checking the fluid before it reached operating temperature
- B.
B. Overheated fluid
- C.
C. Engine idling too fast
- D.
D. Low fluid level
- 4.A customer complains of a whine noise only when turning. Tech A says the power steering pump maybe faulty. Tech B says the left front wheel bearing may be worn. Who is right?
- A.
A. Tech A
- B.
B. Tech B
- C.
C. Both techs
- D.
D. Neither tech
- 5.During a routine steering inspection on a rack and pinion system, the tech finds that a bellows boot is cracked. The tech should:
- A.
A. Use a good quality silicone sealer to fill the crack
- B.
B. Ignore it; this is a normal condition
- C.
C. Replace the bellows boot
- D.
D. Inspect and/or replace the inner tie-rod, and replace the bellows boot
- 6.True or False. Over inflation of a tire causes excessive wear on the outer edges of the tread.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.True or False. When checking air pressure, always refer to the tire sidewall, because this is the most accurate air pressure reading.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.True or False. When a radial tire bulges on the sidewall, this means that the tire is underinflated all the time.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.The _________ seat is the edge of the rim that creates a seal between the tire bead and the wheel.
- A.
Rim
- B.
Bead
- C.
Wheel
- D.
Disc
- 10.Technician A says that a tire will increase or decrease 1 psi for each 10°F of temperature. Technician B says that if the vehicle has been driven to warm the tires, you must adjust the air pressure down to the manufacturer's recommended pressure. Who is correct?
- A.
Tech A
- B.
Tech B
- C.
Both Techs A and B
- D.
Neither Tech A nor B
- 11.Tech A says that the basic steering system has four main parts: a steering column, a steering box, a steering linkage, and a steering knuckle. Tech B says the most basic steering systems have a power assist. Who is correct?
- A.
Tech A
- B.
Tech B
- C.
Both Techs A and B
- D.
Neither Tech A nor B
- 12.
- A.
Tech A
- B.
Tech B
- C.
Both Techs A and B
- D.
Neither Tech A nor B
- 13.The relationship between the steering system, the wheel positions, and the suspension system is called the:
- A.
Steering angles.
- B.
Steering relationships.
- C.
Steering adjustments.
- D.
Steering geometry.
- 14.The steering geometry is named after:
- A.
Rudolph Diesel.
- B.
Rudolph Ackermann.
- C.
Rudolph Main.
- D.
Rudolph VonRudolph.
- 15.There are two main types of steering systems used on vehicles today. They include:
- A.
Rack and pinion and parallelogram.
- B.
Parallelogram and linkage.
- C.
Rack pinion and linkage.
- D.
Linkage and tie rod.
- 16.The most common type of steering system used on vehicles today is the:
- A.
Parallelogram.
- B.
Linkage.
- C.
Tie rod.
- D.
Rack and pinion.
- 17.The _______________ connect(s) the wheels to the suspension and steering system.
- A.
Pitman arm
- B.
Inner tie rods
- C.
Steering knuckle
- D.
Idler arm
- 18.The ______________ is a tooth gear that meshes with the rack.
- A.
Side gear
- B.
Front gear
- C.
Ring gear
- D.
Pinion gear
- 19.The ______________ protect(s) the inner joints from dirt and contaminants.
- A.
Inner tie rod ends
- B.
Ball joints
- C.
Rubber bellows
- D.
Control arm
- 20.The _____________ transfer(s) movement from the steering box to the center link.
- A.
Inner tie rods
- B.
Pitman arm
- C.
Ball joints
- D.
Control arm
- 21.The first step in removing and replacing the power steering pump is to:
- A.
Drain the pump.
- B.
Research the proper procedure.
- C.
Disconnect the hoses.
- D.
Disconnect the drive belts.
- 22.The __________ connects the pitman arm to the idler arm.
- A.
Center link
- B.
Drag link
- C.
Both A and B
- D.
None of the above
- 23.Tech A says that the main problems in the power steering system are play and leaks. Tech B says that the main problems in the power steering system are play and hard steering. Who is correct?
- A.
Tech A
- B.
Tech B
- C.
Both Techs A and B
- D.
Neither Tech A nor B
- 24.The __________ is used to read codes and data from the vehicle's power train control module (PCM) when diagnosing the vehicle's computer-controlled systems.
- A.
DVOM
- B.
Circuit tester
- C.
Belt tension gauge
- D.
Scan tool
- 25.The _______________ is used to measure the run-out or movement on different parts of the steering system, such as play in tie rod ends.
- A.
Power steering analyzer
- B.
Dial indicator
- C.
Digital volt-ohmmeter
- D.
Circuit tester
- 26.Tech A says that you can use any fluid in a power steering pump, as they are all the same. Tech B says that you must use the correct type and brand of fluid by manufacturer. Who is correct?
- A.
Tech A
- B.
Tech B
- C.
Both Techs A and B
- D.
Neither Tech A nor B
- 27.The _____________ power steering pump also applies assist to hydraulic brakes on some vehicles.
- A.
Fully electric
- B.
Electric powered
- C.
Hydraulic
- D.
None of the above
- 28.The power steering pump reservoir is:
- A.
Mounted to the pump
- B.
Remotely mounted
- C.
Both A and B
- D.
None of the above
- 29.Tech A says that the rack is directly connected to the steering knuckle. Tech B says that the rack is directly connected to the tie rod assembly. Who is correct?
- A.
Tech A
- B.
Tech B
- C.
Both Techs A and B
- D.
Neither Tech A nor B
- 30.Tech A says that the worm gear gives greater road feel. Tech B says that the rack-and-pinion gives greater road feel. Who is correct?
- A.
Tech A
- B.
Tech B
- C.
Both Techs A and B
- D.
Neither Tech A nor B
- 31.The ___________________ keeps constant electrical contact with the air bag as the steering wheel is turned from lock to lock
- A.
Rotary spring
- B.
Coil spring
- C.
Leaf spring
- D.
Clock spring
- 32.Tech A says that to prevent injuries in an auto accident, all steering wheels/columns have a break-off steering wheel. Tech B says that to prevent injuries in an accident, all steering wheels/columns are fitted with a collapsible section. Who is correct?
- A.
Tech A
- B.
Tech B
- C.
Both Techs A and B
- D.
Neither Tech A nor B
- 33.The ______________ keeps the shock forces from being transmitted through the steering linkage and back to the steering wheel.
- A.
Steering shock
- B.
Steering angle sensor
- C.
Steering boot
- D.
Steering damper
- 34.______________ is the undesired condition produced when, upon hitting a bump, the vehicle darts to one side as the steering linkage is pushed and pulled as a result of the travel of the suspension.
- A.
Bump steer
- B.
Road bump
- C.
Road crown
- D.
Beam steer
- 35.A tie rod on each side of the vehicle connects each ______________ to the center link.
- A.
Control arm
- B.
Wheel assembly
- C.
Idler arm
- D.
Pitman arm
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