Exam 116: Steering Columns and Gears

Technician A says that the horn is wired in parallel with the horn switch. Technician B says that a relay is commonly used to control horn operation. Which technician is correct?

What component helps isolate road forces and vibration from the steering shaft?

Technician A says that the steering system changes rotary motion into lateral motion. Technician B says that steering ratio is influenced by the number of teeth on the worm gear. Which technician is correct?

Which component connects to the floor of the passenger compartment to isolate road noise, drafts, and dirt?

What component locks the steering wheel in place when the driver removes the key?

Technician A says that variable ratio steering is the same thing as variable assist steering. Technician B says that constant ratio shaft and sector gears are the same size, unlike systems with variable ratio steering. Which technician is correct?

Recirculating steel balls are used in most conventional steering gears because they ________.

In this drawing, what components move when the worm shaft is rotated?

Technician A says that a flexible coupling connects the steering shaft to the gear input shaft. Technician B says that the coupling connecting the steering shaft to the gear input shaft may be a universal joint. Which technician is correct?