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. 
Always disable the airbag system before servicing an airbag
B. 
Always test the air bag by bringing battery power directly to the air bag
C. 
When placing an airbag on a workbench, face the trim cover-up
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 loose or worn power steering belt
B. 
A loose worm shaft bearing preload adjustment
C. 
A scored steering gear cylinder
D. 
Low fluid level in the power steering pump
3.
What could cause air bubbles in the power steering fluid?
A. 
Checking the fluid before it reached operating temperature
B. 
C. 
D. 
4.
A customer complains of a whining noise only when turning. Tech A says the power steering pump may be faulty. Tech B says the left front wheel bearing may be worn. Who is right?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
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.
Edges of the tread.
7.
When checking air pressure, always refer to the tire sidewall, because this is the most accurate air pressure reading.
8.
When a radial tire bulges on the sidewall, this means that the tire is underinflated all the time.
9.
The _________ seat is the edge of the rim that creates a seal between the tire bead and the wheel.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
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. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
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. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
12.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
13.
The relationship between the steering system, the wheel positions, and the suspension system is called the:
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
14.
The steering geometry is named after:
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
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. 
D. 
16.
The most common type of steering system used on vehicles today is the:
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
17.
The _______________ connect(s) the wheels to the suspension and steering system.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
18.
The ______________ is a tooth gear that meshes with the rack.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
19.
The ______________ protect(s) the inner joints from dirt and contaminants.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
20.
The _____________ transfer(s) movement from the steering box to the center link.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
21.
The first step in removing and replacing the power steering pump is to:
A. 
B. 
Research the proper procedure.
C. 
D. 
Disconnect the drive belts.
22.
The __________ connects the pitman arm to the idler arm.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
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. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
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. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
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. 
B. 
C. 
D.