Exam 8: Steering Columns and Steering Linkage Mechanisms

What is the purpose of the driver protection module?

In a parallelogram steering linkage, what component may be adjustable to maintain the center link and tie rod in the correct position?

Technician A says when installing the cotter pin in an outer tie-rod end nut, the nut may be loosened if necessary to line up the castle nut openings. Technician B says when installing an outer tie-rod end, it is acceptable for the opening in the steering knuckle to be worn. Who is correct?

Describe the causes of excessive steering wheel free play.

In a parallelogram steering linkage, the tie rods are parallel to what component?

The clock spring electrical connector:

In a parallelogram steering linkage, the two components that maintain the proper center link and tie-rod height are the:

A typical air bag deployment time is:

A self-powered test light should be used for testing the electrical system on a vehicle equipped with air bags.

Technician A says the tie rods in a rack and pinion steering system should be parallel to the lower control arms. Technician B says a rack and pinion steering linkage has more friction points than a parallelogram steering linkage. Who is correct?

A rack and pinion steering system has excessive steering wheel free play. Technician A says one of the inner tie-rod ends may be worn. Technician B says the steering gear mounting brackets may be loose. Who is correct?

Technician A says a steering damper reduces the transmission of road shock from the front wheels to the steering wheel. Technician B says the steering damper is connected from the center link to one of the tie rods. Who is correct?

In an air bag system, how is the electrical contact between the air bag inflator module and the other air bag system components maintained?

Outer tie-rod replacement and toe adjustment on a parallelogram steering linkage are being discussed. Technician A says to adjust the front wheel toe, and turn the tie-rod sleeves with a pair of vise grips. Technician B says after an outer tie-rod end is replaced, the front wheel toe must be measured. Who is correct?

Technician A says a bent center link will affect front wheel toe. Technician B says a bent center link will affect front wheel camber. Who is correct?

A worn steering column U-joint could cause a knocking noise when the steering wheel is returning to center.

List the six main components in a parallelogram steering linkage.

Technician A says that in a rack and pinion steering system, the inner tie-rod ends contain a spring-loaded ball socket. Technician B says worn rack and pinion steering gear mounting bushings cause improper tie-rod height. Who is correct?

In a parallelogram steering linkage:

A worn flexible coupling in the steering column may cause a rattling noise while the vehicle is driven.