Chapter 28 Steering

Tech A says that the basic steering system has four main parts: a steering column, a steering box, a steering linkage, and a steering knuckle. Tech B says the most basic steering systems have a power assist. Who is correct?

• tech a

• tech b

• both

• neither

Tech A says that the steering column transfers the linear movement of the steering wheel to the steering knuckle. Tech B says that the steering wheel transmits the driver's steering effort from the steering wheel to the steering box. Who is correct?

• tech a

• tech b

• both

• neither

The relationship between the steering system, the wheel positions, and the suspension system is called the:

• steering angles.

• steering relationships.

• steering adjustments.

• steering geometry.

The steering geometry is named after:

• Rudolph Diesel.

• Rudolph Ackermann.

• Rudolph Main

• Rudolph VonRudolph.

There are two main types of steering systems used on vehicles today. They include:

• rack and pinion and parallelogram.

• parallelogram and linkage.

• rack pinion and linkage.

• linkage and tie rod.

The most common type of steering system used on vehicles today is the:

• parallelogram.

• linkage

• tie rod.

• rack and pinion.

The _______________ connect(s) the wheels to the suspension and steering system.

• pitman arm

• inner tie rods

• steering knuckle

• idler arm

The ______________ is a tooth gear that meshes with the rack.

• side gear

• front gear

• ring gear

• pinion gear

The ______________ protect(s) the inner joints from dirt and contaminants.

• inner tie rod ends

• ball joints

• rubber bellows

• control arm

The _____________ transfer(s) movement from the steering box to the center link.

• inner tie rods

• pitman arm

• ball joints

• control arm