Steering system Quiz

To isolate a vehicle from starting...

• Tag “do not start” and leave keys in your toolbox

• Tag “do not start” and put keys on the seat or dash

You notice the power steering fluid level is low during a steering system inspection. What may be the cause?

• Nothing it's normal over time

• The power steering belt is beginning to fail

• A leak

You notice some physical damage to steering components when inspecting the steering system. You should ...

• write it on the job card and tell your supervisor so the customer can be contacted

• write it on the job card and continue your service

• leave it as it is outside of your responsibility

What is the purpose of power-assisted steering?

Groups:

(a) True

,

(b) False

• Improve overall handling

• Reduce the driver's steering effort at high speeds

• Improve fuel efficiency

• Enhance vehicle stability

• Enhance steering response

• Reduce ther driver's effort at low speeds

What is the purpose of a rack and pinion, and steering box?

• To allow adjustment of toe in / toe out

• To increase steering effort by using a gear reduction

• To reduce steering effort by using a gear reduction

What type of oil would you use in hydraulic assisted power steering?

Answer explanation

Manufacturer's specified fluid

Which grease is recommended for ball joints, tie rod ends and other steering linkage joints?

• Vaseline

• Zinc oxide grease

• Multipurpose grease

• Molybdenum disulphide

When inspecting steering wear in the tie-rod ends, raise the wheels clear and grab the wheel in a 3 and 9 o'clock position

• and be moved back and forth in time with each other.

• and be moved back and forth in opposite directions

Match the service task with the procedure:

• Degrease, top up fluid, test, inspect

• Top up the power steering hydraulic fluid

• Use specified oil to fill to full mark

• Post-service testing

• Operate the steering under a range

• Locate the source of a hydraulic fluid leak

Match the type of steering system to their basic operating principles.

• Fully hydraulic

• The driver steers the vehicle with steering effort from levers and fluid pressure from the engine-driven pump

• Hydraulic power-assisted

• Driver steers vehicle with assistance by levers, gearing and fluid pressure from engine-driven pump

• Manual steering

• Driver steers vehicle with assistance from levers, gearing and power from battery/alternator

• Electric power assisted

• Driver steers vehicle with assistance only by use of levers and gearing