Steering Systems

Mackenzie and Ahmad are learning about car mechanics. Which of the following is not a function of the steering system?

• Minimize body roll when cornering rapidly.

• Provide directional control for vehicle.

• Transmit "road feel" to the driver.

• Maintain correct level of effort needed to turn front wheels

During a car maintenance workshop, Mackenzie and Allie were learning about different parts of a recirculating-ball gearbox. Which of the following is not a part of a recirculating-ball gearbox?

• Sector Shaft

• Pinion Gear

• Worm Gear

• Ball Nut

Ahmad and Muhammed are working on a car project. They need to identify which type of pump listed below is not used in power steering systems. Can you help them?

• Vane

• Slipper

• Roller

• Reciprocating

During a car maintenance class, Natnael asked the instructor what an electronic steering mechanism eliminates the need for. What was the instructor's response?

• Power Steering pump

• Power steering lines

• Hydraulic cylinder

• All the above

Mackenzie is driving her car and notices a whining noise, excessive steering effort, erratic steering effort, loss of power assist, or squealing noise. What is the likely cause of these problems?

• Defective power steering pump

• Worn or loose belt

• Low fluid level

• All the above

While driving with Allie, Mackenzie noticed that the front wheels could turn without moving the steering wheel. The likely cause is a worn _______

• Idler Arm

• pitman arm

• tie rod

• steering knuckle

Allie says tie rod ends are allowed to have 0.002" play. Mackenzie says that inner Tie rods cannot have any free play. Who is correct?

• Allie

• Mackenzie

• Both

• Neither

Muhammed is working on a hydraulic system and needs to ensure it operates safely. A pressure-relief valve is used to ___________

• Allow fluid to leak out of the system

• Protect system from damage

• Fill the Reservoir

• Build Excess pressure in the system

During a car mechanics class, Mackenzie and Ahmad were discussing different types of steering gears. Two common types of steering gears are:

• Worm Gear and Pump Driven

• Rack gear and pinion gear

• Worm gear and Rack and pinion

• Gear Box and Drive shaft

Shane is learning about car mechanics. He wants to know the typical range for steering gearbox ratios. What is the usual range?

• 5:1-10:1

• 10:1 to 20:1

• 15:1 to 24:1

• 24:1 to 34:1