Steering System Flashcard

Front

What principle does the steering gear use?

Back

Gear reduction

Front

Through which component is the steering force transmitted to the steering knuckle? Drag link, Brake line, Power cable, Hydraulic hose

Back

Drag link

Front

Which component is NOT part of the basic steering system assemblies?
Options: Steering wheel, Steering gear box, Steering linkage

Back

Brake pedal

Front

What is the role of the steering column?

Back

Connects the steering wheel to the steering gear box

Front

What is the primary function of the steering gear box?

Back

Converts the steering wheel's rotation into linear motion

Front

Which component helps in reducing the effort needed to turn the steering wheel?

Back

Gear reduction

Front

In heavy-duty vehicles, at what angle is the steering wheel typically placed relative to the driver?

Back

30 degrees or more

Front

Why can the steering wheel in heavy-duty vehicles be removed?

Back

To relocate spokes to a straight-ahead position.

Front

What is transferred down the steering column when effort is applied to the steering wheel?

Back

Mechanical effort

Front

What is incorporated into a pair of steering shafts in the steering system?

Back

A sliding splined section