Question 1

A sector shaft is used in most rack-and-pinion steering mechanisms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Steering dampers are being discussed. Technician A says a light film of fluid is permissible on the body of the damper near the shaft seal. Technician B says steering dampers can be repaired and refilled. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Identify the four basic power-steering pump designs.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

The ____________________ ball steering gear is used mostly on large cars and light trucks.

Accepted Answer

recirculating

Question 5

How is the idler arm checked?

Accepted Answer

The idler ...

Question 6

In a rack-and-pinion steering system, what protects the rack from contamination?

Accepted Answer

A)  the inner tie-rod socket
B)  the outer tie-rod socket
C)  grommets
D)  the bellows bootsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Rack and pinion steering systems are being discussed. Technician A says they do not require inner tie-rod ends. Technician B says they require two outer tie-rod ends. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  A only
B)  B only
C)  both A and B
D)  neither A nor BE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  pitman arm
B)  idler arm
C)  center link
D)  all answers are correctE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

In a hydroboost system, pressurized power steering fluid is used for both the power steering system and the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  clutch release mechanism
B)  supercharger
C)  radiator cooling fan motors
D)  power brake boosterE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

A technician is checking a car for loose and erratic steering. When an assistant moves the steering wheel left and right, he notices the entire steering rack moving back and forth about one-half inch. He checks the tightness of the rack mounting bolts and finds that they are torqued to specifications. What could be the problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  worn inner tie-rod end
B)  worn outer tie-rod end
C)  worn steering U-joint (coupler) 
D)  worn rack mount bushingsE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Steering dampers are mostly found on vehicles with ____________________ tires.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

What component connects the steering gearbox to the steering linkage?

Accepted Answer

A)  idler arm
B)  pitman arm
C)  steering shaft
D)  tie-rodE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Technician A uses a torque wrench to measure bearing drag when making steering gear adjustments. Technician B uses a pull scale to determine whether the actual steering force is within specifications. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

On a parallelogram-type steering linkage, the _____ joins the inner and outer tie-rod ends.

Accepted Answer

A)  adjusting sleeve
B)  drag link
C)  center link
D)  pitman linkE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Name at least six components of a recirculating ball-type steering gear.

Accepted Answer

worm shaft
ball nut
sector shaft [pitm...

Question 16

Which of the following will NOT cause wandering?

Accepted Answer

A)  leaking rack pistons
B)  poor wheel alignment
C)  improper steering gear preload adjustment
D)  a faulty power-steering pumpE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) D

Question 17

A pressure ____________________ valve controls the max pressure output from the pump.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Technician A says a worn or damaged idler arm can cause front-end shimmy. Technician B says a worn or damaged idler arm can cause hard steering. 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) B) and C)

Question 19

All steering systems have a ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  linkage
B)  steering gear
C)  steering column and wheel
D)  all answers are correctE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 20

If the center tooth on the sector gear is larger than the teeth on either side, the steering box is a _____-ratio type.

Accepted Answer

A)  constant
B)  variable
C)  inverse
D)  reverseE) C) and D)
F) A) and C) B

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A sector shaft is used in most rack-and-pinion steering mechanisms.

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Steering dampers are being discussed. Technician A says a light film of fluid is permissible on the body of the damper near the shaft seal. Technician B says steering dampers can be repaired and refilled. Who is correct?

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Identify the four basic power-steering pump designs.

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The ____________________ ball steering gear is used mostly on large cars and light trucks.

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How is the idler arm checked?

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In a rack-and-pinion steering system, what protects the rack from contamination?

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Rack and pinion steering systems are being discussed. Technician A says they do not require inner tie-rod ends. Technician B says they require two outer tie-rod ends. Who is correct?

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

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In a hydroboost system, pressurized power steering fluid is used for both the power steering system and the ______.

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Steering dampers are mostly found on vehicles with ____________________ tires.

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What component connects the steering gearbox to the steering linkage?

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Technician A uses a torque wrench to measure bearing drag when making steering gear adjustments. Technician B uses a pull scale to determine whether the actual steering force is within specifications. Who is correct?

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On a parallelogram-type steering linkage, the _____ joins the inner and outer tie-rod ends.

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Name at least six components of a recirculating ball-type steering gear.

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A pressure ____________________ valve controls the max pressure output from the pump.

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Technician A says a worn or damaged idler arm can cause front-end shimmy. Technician B says a worn or damaged idler arm can cause hard steering. Who is correct?

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All steering systems have a ______.

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If the center tooth on the sector gear is larger than the teeth on either side, the steering box is a _____-ratio type.

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Exam 47: Steering Systems

A sector shaft is used in most rack-and-pinion steering mechanisms.

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Steering dampers are being discussed. Technician A says a light film of fluid is permissible on the body of the damper near the shaft seal. Technician B says steering dampers can be repaired and refilled. Who is correct?

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Identify the four basic power-steering pump designs.

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The ____________________ ball steering gear is used mostly on large cars and light trucks.

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How is the idler arm checked?

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In a rack-and-pinion steering system, what protects the rack from contamination?

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Rack and pinion steering systems are being discussed. Technician A says they do not require inner tie-rod ends. Technician B says they require two outer tie-rod ends. Who is correct?

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

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In a hydroboost system, pressurized power steering fluid is used for both the power steering system and the ______.

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Steering dampers are mostly found on vehicles with ____________________ tires.

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What component connects the steering gearbox to the steering linkage?

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Technician A uses a torque wrench to measure bearing drag when making steering gear adjustments. Technician B uses a pull scale to determine whether the actual steering force is within specifications. Who is correct?

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On a parallelogram-type steering linkage, the _____ joins the inner and outer tie-rod ends.

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Name at least six components of a recirculating ball-type steering gear.

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Which of the following will NOT cause wandering?

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A pressure ____________________ valve controls the max pressure output from the pump.

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Technician A says a worn or damaged idler arm can cause front-end shimmy. Technician B says a worn or damaged idler arm can cause hard steering. Who is correct?

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All steering systems have a ______.

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If the center tooth on the sector gear is larger than the teeth on either side, the steering box is a _____-ratio type.

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