Steering 2

Rack & Pinion steering is also known as:

• Direct

• Indirect

• Non-reversible

• Cam & Peg

Rack & Pinion is more complex than steering box

• True

• False

Rack & Pinion does what?

• Converts rotary into linear motion

• Converts linear into rotary motion

• Converts heat into energy

• Converts energy into heat

The steering rack has teeth pitched closer together in middle why?

• Quicker response when first turning

• Make steering stiffer

• Absorb road noise

• Increases steering effort

What is purpose of flexi joint

• To absorb small road vibration

• To allow steering colum to adjust

• To self centre steering

• To collapse in an accident

What is purpose of a ball joint?

• to allow linkage components to swivel freely

• To allow for vertical movement only

• To allow horizontal movement only

• Return steering to straight ahead

If a steering box has ratio of 12:1 how many degrees does the output shaft move in one rotation of steering wheel?

• 30 degrees

• 30 minutes

• 25 degrees

• 12 degrees

If a pinion has 10 teeth and the ratio is 4:1 how many teeth are on rack?

• 40

• Variable

• 25

• 2.5

What is item pictured

• Universal joint

• Flexi joint

• CV Joint

• Round joint

What is steering type shown?

• Rack & Pinion

• Worm & Pin

• Gear & Pulley

• Fifth wheel steering