CH 39 Week 4 Quiz

Two of the most important service tools to diagnose and repair electrical and electronic faults in the modern steering system are:

• a. soldering iron and black electrical tape.

• b. digital volt-ohmmeter (DMM) and factory scan tool.

• c. ice-pick light and high amperage ammeter.

• d. vat 40 tester and battery charger.

Tools and equipment used on the mechanical portion of the steering system include all of the following EXCEPT:

• a. scan tool

• b. dial indicator

• c. tie-rod puller

• d. pickle fork

Which tool is particularly useful in performing a continuity test on any opens or shorts in an EPS system and help determine where the problem is located?

• a. TPMS tool.

• b. Factory scanner

• c. DMM

• d. Digital SPM tool

Some components of the steering system may need to be removed and replaced, requiring the use tools such as all of the following EXCEPT __________.

• a. Pickle forks

• b. A tie-rod puller

• c. A power steering system analyzer

• d. Inner tie-rod socket tools

To check for binding issues, it may be necessary to separate the steering linkage to verify that binding is in the _______ or steering column, not the steering linkage or the ball joints.

• a. Steering gearbox

• b. Power steering pump

• c. EPS module

• d. All of the above

Dispose of discarded fluid properly in accordance with the relevant ______ and government legislation.

• a. EPA

• b. DOMA

• c. FEMA

• d. CDC

If the customer's concern is related to the steering linkage, perform a visual and hands-on inspection of the ______.

• a. Linkage

• b. Joints

• c. Steering gear

• d. All of the above

All the following can create play in the steering wheel EXCEPT:

• a. worn steering gears.

• b. worn tie rod ends.

• c. bent steering arm.

• d. looseness in the idler arm.

All manufacturers build the filter into the reservoir such that the reservoir and filter are one unit and changed together

• True

• False

When the bushings are _________, the driver typically complains of either loose steering or noises when driving or turning.

• a. Compressed

• b. Softened by leaking oil

• c. Hard and brittle

• d. Torn