Question 1

All these statements about parallelogram steering linkages  are true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Loose steering linkages may cause excessive tire  tread wear. 
B)  Loose steering linkage causes excessive steering  wheel free play. 
C)  The pitman arm helps maintain the proper center l ink and tie-rod height. 
D)  Tie-rod sleeves have the same type of thread in  both ends of the sleeve. 
A)  Loose steering linkages may cause excessive tire  tread wear. 
B)  Loose steering linkage causes excessive steering  wheel free play. 
C)  The pitman arm helps maintain the proper center l ink and tie-rod height. 
D)  Tie-rod sleeves have the same type of thread in  both ends of the sleeve.

Question 2

Technician A says during a frontal collision, the backup power supply will deploy the driver and passenger air bags if the battery becomes disconnected. Technician B says when the vehicle is involved in a severe frontal collision, the driver and passenger air bags will not deploy if the battery cable is severed in the accident. 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 3

Worn outer tie-rod ends may cause all of these problems EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Front wheel shimmy 
B)  Excessive steering wheel free play 
C)  Rapid steering wheel return rate 
D)  Improper front wheel toe 
A)  Front wheel shimmy 
B)  Excessive steering wheel free play 
C)  Rapid steering wheel return rate 
D)  Improper front wheel toe

Question 4

A loose idler arm will cause camber to change while driving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A worn idler arm may cause all of these problems EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Excessive steering free play 
B)  Decreased steering effort 
C)  Excessive front tire tread wear 
D)  Reduced steering control 
A)  Excessive steering free play 
B)  Decreased steering effort 
C)  Excessive front tire tread wear 
D)  Reduced steering control

Question 6

Binding idler arm bushings may cause a rattling noise when the vehicle is driven straight ahead.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

All of these statements about rack and pinion steering  linkages are true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  The outer tie-rod ends connect the tie-rods to the  steering arms. 
B)  The tie-rods are connected to the pinion in the   steering gear. 
C)  The tie-rods are parallel to the lower control   arms. 
D)  The tie-rod position depends on the steering gear  mounting. 
A)  The outer tie-rod ends connect the tie-rods to the  steering arms. 
B)  The tie-rods are connected to the pinion in the   steering gear. 
C)  The tie-rods are parallel to the lower control   arms. 
D)  The tie-rod position depends on the steering gear  mounting.

Question 8

A parallelogram steering linkage is used with rack and pinion steering gears.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If the clock spring electrical connector has an open circuit, the air bag warning light will be on with the engine running.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Identify the wear points in a parallelogram steering linkage, and explain the results of excessive wear.

Accepted Answer

The wear points are tie-rod so

Question 11

While discussing idler arms:

Accepted Answer

A)  A worn idler arm has no effect on front wheel toe. 
B)  A partially seized idler arm bearing increases   steering effort. 
C)  Some idler arms contain a tapered roller bearing. 
D)  The idler arm bracket is bolted to the upper control  arm. 
A)  A worn idler arm has no effect on front wheel toe. 
B)  A partially seized idler arm bearing increases   steering effort. 
C)  Some idler arms contain a tapered roller bearing. 
D)  The idler arm bracket is bolted to the upper control  arm.

All these statements about parallelogram steering linkages are true EXCEPT:

Worn outer tie-rod ends may cause all of these problems EXCEPT:

A loose idler arm will cause camber to change while driving.

A worn idler arm may cause all of these problems EXCEPT:

Binding idler arm bushings may cause a rattling noise when the vehicle is driven straight ahead.

All of these statements about rack and pinion steering linkages are true EXCEPT:

A parallelogram steering linkage is used with rack and pinion steering gears.

If the clock spring electrical connector has an open circuit, the air bag warning light will be on with the engine running.

Identify the wear points in a parallelogram steering linkage, and explain the results of excessive wear.

While discussing idler arms:

Suspension and Steering Systems

Basic Theories

Tires and Wheels

Wheel Bearings

Shock Absorbers and Struts

Front Suspension Systems

Rear Suspension Systems

Four Wheel Alignment Part 1 Primary Angles

Four Wheel Alignment Part 2 Diagnostic Angles and Frame Damage

Computer Controlled Suspension Systems

Power Steering Pumps

Rack and Pinion Steering Gears and Four Wheel Steering

Recirculating Ball Steering Gears

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Exam 8: Steering Columns and Steering Linkage Mechanisms

All these statements about parallelogram steering linkages are true EXCEPT:

Worn outer tie-rod ends may cause all of these problems EXCEPT:

A loose idler arm will cause camber to change while driving.

A worn idler arm may cause all of these problems EXCEPT:

Binding idler arm bushings may cause a rattling noise when the vehicle is driven straight ahead.

All of these statements about rack and pinion steering linkages are true EXCEPT:

A parallelogram steering linkage is used with rack and pinion steering gears.

If the clock spring electrical connector has an open circuit, the air bag warning light will be on with the engine running.

Identify the wear points in a parallelogram steering linkage, and explain the results of excessive wear.

While discussing idler arms:

Suspension and Steering Systems

Basic Theories

Tires and Wheels

Wheel Bearings

Shock Absorbers and Struts

Front Suspension Systems

Rear Suspension Systems

Four Wheel Alignment Part 1 Primary Angles

Four Wheel Alignment Part 2 Diagnostic Angles and Frame Damage

Computer Controlled Suspension Systems

Power Steering Pumps

Rack and Pinion Steering Gears and Four Wheel Steering

Recirculating Ball Steering Gears

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