WorksheetsSteering and tire system
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 13mins
The items in the picture belong to what system?
McPherson Strut Suspension
Parallelogram Steering
Rack and Pinion Steering
Multi link Suspension
A customer complains about a shimmy in the steering wheel whenever he/she hits a bump. This is mostly likely caused by:
Failed steering damper
Over-tightened tire rod castle nut
Loose power steering belt
Excessive tie rod play
Hard steering can be caused by which of the following?
Low pressure output of the power steering pump
Loose or slipping power steering belt
Low power steering fluid
All of the above
2 techs are discussing the item pictured. Tech A says this connects the center link and steering box. Tech B says this is a pitman arm. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both Techs
Neither Tech
Which one of these is the most common type of steering system?
Rack and Pinion
Parallelogram
McPherson
SLA
Power assist is given to the steering system using?
Electric and Hydraulic Assist
Magnetic Assist
Engine Oil Assist
Brake Fluid Assist
What three parts are not used on the rack and pinion system (bottom) that are used on linkage style system (top)?
Idler Arm, Pitman Arm, Center Link
Tie Rod, Rack and Pinion, Steering Knuckle
Steering Knuckle, Tie Rod, Pitman Arm
Idler Arm, Center Link, Tie Rod
In a hydraulic power steering system what part generates hydraulic pressure?
Power Steering Pump
Hydraulic Piston
Rotary Control Valve
Rack and Pinion
On a hydraulic power steering system what part acts as the distribution system?
Pump
Lines
Steering Gear
Reservoir
On a electric power steering system what part generates the power assist?
Hydraulic Pump
Rack and Pinion
Electric Motor
Steering Wheel
Which one of these is not a benefit of the electric power steering system?
Compact
Less mechanical parts
Engine parasitic drain
Proportion Effort Assist
What is the name of the part that links the steering wheel to the steering gearbox(rack and pinion or worm gear)?
Steering Gearbox
Steering Column
Tie Rod
Pitman Arm
Adjusting a tie-rod in or out will affect the vehicles?
Toe
Camber
Caster
What is this?
Tie Rod
Idler Arm
Pitman Arm
Steering Rack
Hydraulic lines that move fluids in a power steering system.
Driven by the car’s engine by a belt and a pulley, it provides the hydraulic power for power steering systems.
What's another name for Rack and Pinion?
Steering Rack
Steering Knuckle
Steering Damper
Steering Stabilizer
The operating arm of steering box is called what
Pullman arm
Idler Arm
Pitman Arm
Down Arm
What does a 'modern' steering column do in an accident?
Collapses to avoid injuring driver
Adjusts for reach
Turns right to avoid on coming traffic
Turns left to avoid on comming traffic
An anti- roll bar is also known as :
a control arm
a sway bar
torsion bar
trailing arm
Name this component:
torsion bar
tie rod end
sway bar link
strut rod
The width of this tire is:
17 inches
225 cm
225 mm
50 mm
The first number in the tire size (225) is the:
Aspect Ratio
Diameter
Section Witdth
Temperature Rating
The speed rating for this tire is:
"R"
50 mph
Information not given in this picture
"H"
The "98" in the tire pictured indicates the:
Section width
Burnout potential
Load Index
Speed Rating
When was this tire manufactured?
4th month of 2008
4 week of August
29th week of 2010
Information not provided in this picture
The tire wear in the picture is caused by:
Excessive Toe
Excessive Camber
Excessive Caster
Incorrect Tire Pressure
This wear pattern is caused by:
Over inflation
Under inflation
Excessive Toe
Excessive Camber
A tire has the date code "0405" on it. When was the tire manufactured?
4th month of 2005
5th week of 2004
4th week of 2005
5th month of 2004
Where is the label with tire inflation and size located on the vehicle?
Trunk
Passenger front door
Drivers front door
Drivers rear door
A flat spot like the one in the picture is most likely from?
A pot hole in the road
Locking the wheel when braking
Underinflated tire
Poor alignment
