Question 1

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) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Most power steering systems use a belt-driven ____________________ pump.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most power steering systems use a belt-driven...

Question 3

In a column-mounted electric power steering (EPS) system, several _________ are used to determine how much assist is needed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a column-mounted electric power steering (EPS)...

Question 4

The rack and pinion steering system is more complex than the recirculating ball type.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Parallelogram linkage is used with the short/long arm type of suspension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The number of degrees of the steering wheel from lock to lock compared to the total amount of wheel and tire movement is called the __________ __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The number of degrees of the steering...

Question 7

What component connects the steering gearbox to the steering linkage?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The _____ keeps the linkage level and supported to prevent bump steer.

Accepted Answer

A)  crosslink system
B)  idler arm
C)  pitman arm
D)  steering columnE) A) and B)
F) A) and D) B

Question 9

A u-joint is a component of which steering assembly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Steering column
B)  Steering rack
C)  Steering gear box
D)  None of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) None of the above A

Question 10

The gearbox is connected to the front wheels by the steering linkage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Power steering fluid is being discussed.Technician A says automatic transmission fluid can be substituted in all systems.Technician B says general purpose power steering fluid can be substituted in all systems.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) A) and C)

Question 13

Rack-and-pinion steering ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  is lighter in weight and uses fewer linkage components than parallelogram steering
B)  does not provide as much feel for the road as parallelogram steering
C)  does not use tie-rods in the same fashion as parallelogram steering
D)  all answers are correctE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

The ____________________ ball steering gearbox is usually only found on heavy-duty vehicles today.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ ball steering gearbox is usually...

Question 15

What is the primary purpose of power steering hoses?

Accepted Answer

A)  to lubricate the pump
B)  to relieve pressure
C)  to transmit pressurized fluid power
D)  none of these answers is correctE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Most power steering systems use a belt-driven hydraulic pump.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following conditions can affect steering performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  incorrect wheel size
B)  incorrect tire size
C)  loose wheel bearings
D)  All of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) B) and C) D

Question 18

In a ____________________ collision, the two tubes of the steering column break, allowing the tubes to move in relation to each other.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a ____________________ collision, the two tubes...

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The _____________ connects the gear box to the center link.

Accepted Answer

A)  idler arm
B)  pitman arm
C)  inner tie rod
D)  outer tie rodE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 8: Steering System Principles

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

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Most power steering systems use a belt-driven ____________________ pump.

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In a column-mounted electric power steering (EPS) system, several _________ are used to determine how much assist is needed.

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The rack and pinion steering system is more complex than the recirculating ball type.

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Parallelogram linkage is used with the short/long arm type of suspension.

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The number of degrees of the steering wheel from lock to lock compared to the total amount of wheel and tire movement is called the __________ __________.

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What component connects the steering gearbox to the steering linkage?

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The _____ keeps the linkage level and supported to prevent bump steer.

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A u-joint is a component of which steering assembly?

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The gearbox is connected to the front wheels by the steering linkage.

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

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Power steering fluid is being discussed.Technician A says automatic transmission fluid can be substituted in all systems.Technician B says general purpose power steering fluid can be substituted in all systems.Who is correct?

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Rack-and-pinion steering ______.

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The ____________________ ball steering gearbox is usually only found on heavy-duty vehicles today.

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What is the primary purpose of power steering hoses?

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Most power steering systems use a belt-driven hydraulic pump.

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Which of the following conditions can affect steering performance?

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In a ____________________ collision, the two tubes of the steering column break, allowing the tubes to move in relation to each other.

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

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The _____________ connects the gear box to the center link.

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