Power Steering

What is this?

• Tie Rod

• Idler Arm

• Pitman Arm

• Steering Rack

What are the two types of steering systems we talked about?

• Parallelogram

• Independent

• Dependent

• Rack and Pinion

Hydraulic lines that move fluids in a power steering system.

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Driven by the car’s engine by a belt and a pulley, it provides the hydraulic power for power steering systems.

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What three parts are not used on the rack and pinion system (bottom) that are used on linkage style system (top)?

• Idler Arm, Pitman Arm, Center Link

• Tie Rod, Rack and Pinion, Steering Knuckle

• Steering Knuckle, Tie Rod, Pitman Arm

• Idler Arm, Center Link, Tie Rod

Name this component?

• Steering Knuckle

• Tie Rod

• Center Link

• Pitman Arm

In a hydraulic power steering system what part generates hydraulic pressure?

• Power Steering Pump

• Hydraulic Piston

• Rotary Control Valve

• Rack and Pinion

True or False: A hydraulic power steering pump is driven by the engine through a belt and a pulley.

• True

• False

True or False: A vehicle having a power steering reservoir is likely to be a electric power steering system.

• True

• False

On a hydraulic power steering system what part acts as the distribution system?

• Pump

• Lines

• Steering Gear

• Reservoir