FUN 101 Week 10 Test Steering / Suspension

Tech A says that the steering column uses one or more flexible joints to connect to the steering gearbox. Tech B says that the pitman arm is bolted to the frame and relays the steering linkage movement to the opposite wheel from the steering gearbox. Who is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

The Ackermann principle is:

• when the steering wheel automatically returns to center.

• where the inside wheels are able to turn at a different radius than the outside wheels.

• the offset of the front wheels

• the difference in the ride height from front to rear.

The outer tie-rod is threaded onto the rack and has a ball-and-socket swivel joint to allow movement in any direction.

• True

• False

The ________ is a rotating gear that meshes with the rack.

• Side gear

• Front gear

• Ring gear

• Pinion gear

The _________ keeps the shock forces from being transmitted through the steering linkage and back to the steering wheel.

• Steering shock

• Steering angle sensor

• Steering boot

• Steering damper

Technician A says modern vehicle steering columns are now fitted with a collapsible section to reduce driver injury during a collision. Technician B says that some steering columns use an intermediate shaft to prevent the impact force from being transferred directly to the column. Who is correct?

• Technician A

• Technician B

• Both Technician A and Technician B

• Neither Technician A nor Technician B

The __________ connects the pitman arm to the idler arm.

• Center link

• Drag link

• Both A and B

• None of the above

Which of the following can be forged as one piece, and can be referred to as a steering knuckle?

• Steering arm

• Stub axle knuckle

• Stub-axle carrier

• All of the answers listed

The power steering system is designed so that the vehicle can still be controlled even if the engine or the power steering system were to fail—though greater effort would be required.

• True

• False

Reduction ratio is measured in:

Select one:

• millimeters

• inches.

• feet.

• degrees.