Steering and Suspension Flashcard 1

Front

Which of the following is not a component of a steering system?
     Steering gear, Rack-and-pinion, Tie rod

Back

Control Arm

Front

Who is correct regarding rack-and-pinion steering systems: Technician A says they use pitman arms, and Technician B says they use idler arms?

Back

Neither Technician A nor B

Front

Who is correct regarding tie rod ends and adjustments: Technician A says that a tie rod end is a ball-and-socket joint similar in construction to a ball joint. Technician B says that tie rod adjustment is used to set camber?

Back

Technician A only

Front

Which of the following is not a component of the power rack-and-pinion steering system?
     Options:  Slave cylinder,  Power cylinder, Control valve, Hydraulic line

Back

Slave cylinder

Front

What is Track Width?

Back

The distance between the centers of the fronts of the tires

Front

The benefit of using different length control arms in SLA systems is what?

Back

It eliminates tire scrub

Front

Which of these is true about inner and outer Tie Rod ends?
    Options: They are always identical, There are no inners on Rack & Pinion systems, They can have opposite threads, They all use tapered shafts

Back

They can have opposite threads

Front

A conventional steering system has all of the following EXCEPT: Idler Arm, Center link, Steering arm

Back

Torsion link

Front

On a Power Rack & Pinion Steering system, what is the function of the Control Valve?

Back

To direct fluid to one side or the other of the power pistion

Front

Who is correct regarding the use of Parallelogram Steering systems and MacPherson Strut Suspensions on Rear-Wheel-Drive vehicles? Technician A says that Parallelogram Steering systems are typically used on Rear-Wheel-Drive vehicles. Technician B says that MacPherson Strut Suspensions are typically used on Rear-Wheel-Drive Vehicles.

Back

Technician A only