Question 1

Steering linkage parts are locked together by wedging them against each other with beveled connections called "____________________."

Accepted Answer

tapers

Question 2

Which of the following statements is LEAST-Likely true?

Accepted Answer

A) An integral reservoir is sealed to the pump with a large O-ring. 
B) On some vehicles, access to power steering pump bracket fasteners is easier with the vehicle raised on a lift. 
C) Replacement of the pump shaft seal often does not require removal of the pulley. 
D) The best practice when replacing a power steering component is to avoid allowing air to enter the system. 
A) An integral reservoir is sealed to the pump with a large O-ring. 
B) On some vehicles, access to power steering pump bracket fasteners is easier with the vehicle raised on a lift. 
C) Replacement of the pump shaft seal often does not require removal of the pulley. 
D) The best practice when replacing a power steering component is to avoid allowing air to enter the system. C

Question 3

While having a discussion, Technician A says that to prevent damage to an air bag clock spring, you should lock the steering column and remove the key. Technician B says that you should wrap the seat belt through the steering wheel to prevent it from turning while the steering unit is removed. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) A only 
B) B only 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B 
A) A only 
B) B only 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B C

Question 4

____ are held in position by the pitman arm, idler arm, and center link.

Accepted Answer

A) Pivot sockets 
B) Tie-rods 
C) Clock springs 
D) Spiral cables 
A) Pivot sockets 
B) Tie-rods 
C) Clock springs 
D) Spiral cables

Question 5

Why should the steering wheel on a rack and pinion be properly centered?

Accepted Answer

This is for two reasons:
1. Th

Question 6

Tie-rods are filled with lubricant and sealed with rubber seals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The lever that attaches the steering linkage to the steering gearbox is called the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The lever that attaches the steering linkage...

Question 8

Which of the following is LEAST-Likely the cause of noises from the steering column?

Accepted Answer

A) Loose or damaged steering coupling 
B) Misalignment 
C) Bearing or horn ring that lacks lubricant 
D) Worn flex coupling 
A) Loose or damaged steering coupling 
B) Misalignment 
C) Bearing or horn ring that lacks lubricant 
D) Worn flex coupling

Question 9

How is the inner tie-rod socket held to the ends of the rack?

Accepted Answer

1. One method uses a jam nut. Some of th

Question 10

On rack-and-pinion steering, the inner tie-rod is housed within the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of On rack-and-pinion steering, the inner tie-rod is...

Question 11

Accidentally deploying (activating) an air bag can result in an injury or death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

How would you check the idler arm?

Accepted Answer

To check the idler arm, grasp

Question 13

When disassembling tapered connections to service or replace parts, what technique would you use to get them apart?

Accepted Answer

When disassembling tapered connections t

Question 14

If the idler arm and pitman arm are not level to each other, the car will experience ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If the idler arm and pitman arm...

Question 15

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) air bags contain rocket propellant. 
B) when an air bag deploys, it opens so fast that only a very good video camera can freeze the action enough to slow it down for frame-by-frame investigation. 
C) it is quite unusual for a windshield to be broken by the passenger side air bag. 
D) the driver side air bag is located in the steering wheel. 
A) air bags contain rocket propellant. 
B) when an air bag deploys, it opens so fast that only a very good video camera can freeze the action enough to slow it down for frame-by-frame investigation. 
C) it is quite unusual for a windshield to be broken by the passenger side air bag. 
D) the driver side air bag is located in the steering wheel.

Question 16

The term MOST-Likely used to describe a loss of power assist on cold startups, often in one direction only, is:

Accepted Answer

A) morning sickness 
B) bump steer 
C) camber 
D) cradle 
A) morning sickness 
B) bump steer 
C) camber 
D) cradle

Question 17

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) a loose power steering belt can result in a jerky feeling during a turn. 
B) belt squeal will become worse when the wheel is turned all the way to the end of its travel against a steering lock. 
C) noise can occur when the fluid level in the power steering reservoir is too low. 
D) hard steering is not caused by a lack of steering fluid. 
A) a loose power steering belt can result in a jerky feeling during a turn. 
B) belt squeal will become worse when the wheel is turned all the way to the end of its travel against a steering lock. 
C) noise can occur when the fluid level in the power steering reservoir is too low. 
D) hard steering is not caused by a lack of steering fluid.

Question 18

The driver's side air bag has a(n) ____________________. It delivers the electrical signal from the air bag module to the steering wheel to deploy the air bag in case of an accident.

Accepted Answer

clock spri

Question 19

While having a discussion, Technician A says that on most steering systems, when the steering wheel is off-center, adjustment is usually made by turning the tie-rods. Technician B says that it is done by removing the steering wheel. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) A only 
B) B only 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B 
A) A only 
B) B only 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B

Question 20

How would you replace a worn flex coupling?

Accepted Answer

To replace a flex coupling, loosen and r

Exam 66: Steering System Service

Steering linkage parts are locked together by wedging them against each other with beveled connections called "____________________."

Which of the following statements is LEAST-Likely true?

____ are held in position by the pitman arm, idler arm, and center link.

Why should the steering wheel on a rack and pinion be properly centered?

Tie-rods are filled with lubricant and sealed with rubber seals.

The lever that attaches the steering linkage to the steering gearbox is called the ____________________.

Which of the following is LEAST-Likely the cause of noises from the steering column?

How is the inner tie-rod socket held to the ends of the rack?

On rack-and-pinion steering, the inner tie-rod is housed within the ____________________.

Accidentally deploying (activating) an air bag can result in an injury or death.

How would you check the idler arm?

When disassembling tapered connections to service or replace parts, what technique would you use to get them apart?

If the idler arm and pitman arm are not level to each other, the car will experience ____________________.

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

The term MOST-Likely used to describe a loss of power assist on cold startups, often in one direction only, is:

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

The driver's side air bag has a(n) ____________________. It delivers the electrical signal from the air bag module to the steering wheel to deploy the air bag in case of an accident.

While having a discussion, Technician A says that on most steering systems, when the steering wheel is off-center, adjustment is usually made by turning the tie-rods. Technician B says that it is done by removing the steering wheel. Who is correct?

How would you replace a worn flex coupling?

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