Chassis (154)

Power assist makes it harder for the driver to steer the vehicle

• True
• False

Steering assist can either be electric or

• Gas
• Water
• Hydraulic
• pinion

Name this component 

• lock nut
• castle nut
• acorn nut 

Name this component

• Track rod end

• inner track rod

• hammer

A driver complains of steering wheel 'shimmy' that gets worse as the vehicle's speed increases. This most likely indicates:

• a) the tyre pressures are too high
  
• b) the front wheels need balancing
  
• c) the wheel alignment needs adjusting
• d) the shock absorbers' need replacing
  

In relation to steering geometry 'camber angle' is defined as:

• a) the outward or inward tilt of the road wheel
  
• b) the angle between the kingpin and the wheel
  
• c) the backward tilt of the kingpin or swivel pin
  
• d) the inward tilt of the kingpin or swivel pin

In a hydraulic power steering system the maximum pressure is limited by the:

• a) hydraulic pump
• b) MAP sensor
  
• c) control valve
• d) relief valve
  

In relation to a vehicle, what does the abbreviation “VIN” mean?

• a) Vehicle Information Number
  
• b) Vehicle Identification Number
  
• c) Vehicle Interpretation Number
• d) Vehicle Introduction Number
  

One possible cause of a vehicle pulling to the left hand side from the straight-ahead position is:

• a) incorrect nearside tyre pressures
  
• b) worn off side wheel bearing
  
• c) offside front brake binding
  
• d) worn offside front damper

What is the task of the steering system? 

• To provide handling and comfort
• Transfer movement from the steering wheel to the wheels changing direction of vehicle
• To allow wheels to move up and down