Deck 66: Steering System Service

Question 1

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

Answer 1

bump steer

Question 2

Tie-rod ends are replaceable on both rack-and-pinion and parallelogram steering systems.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

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.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

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

Question 5

The ____ is made of sheet metal or plastic and is either attached to the pump or remotely located.

A)steering damper
B)fluid reservoir
C)bump steer
D)steering rack

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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?

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

Question 9

Which of the following statements is LEAST-Likely true?

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.

Question 10

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

Question 11

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

Question 12

The part that should MOST-Likely be able to withstand temperatures of 300°F and handle pressures up to 1,500 psi is the:

A)clock spring
B)camber
C)ball joint
D)pressure hose

Question 13

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

Question 14

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.

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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?

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

Question 17

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

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 18

When checking power steering fluid level, the fluid should be cold.

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

Bump steer causes toe to change when going over bumps, which will cause tire wear.

Question 21

How would you replace a worn flex coupling?

Question 22

How would you check the idler arm?

Question 23

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

Question 24

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

Question 25

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