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Steering and tire system

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Loose tie rods are discovered during the initial inspection of a vehicle's steering linkage. Technician A says loose tie rods will cause a clunking or popping noise while turning. Technician B says loose tie rods will result in constant steering correction and vehicle wander. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
2.

The items in the picture belong to what system?

a)

McPherson Strut Suspension

b)

Parallelogram Steering

c)

Rack and Pinion Steering

d)

Multi link Suspension

3.

A customer complains about a shimmy in the steering wheel whenever he/she hits a bump. This is mostly likely caused by:

a)

Failed steering damper

b)

Over-tightened tire rod castle nut

c)

Loose power steering belt

d)

Excessive tie rod play

4.

Hard steering can be caused by which of the following?

a)

Low pressure output of the power steering pump

b)

Loose or slipping power steering belt

c)

Low power steering fluid

d)

All of the above

5.

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?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both Techs

d)

Neither Tech

6.

Which one of these is the most common type of steering system?

a)

Rack and Pinion

b)

Parallelogram

c)

McPherson

d)

SLA

7.

Power assist is given to the steering system using?

a)

Electric and Hydraulic Assist

b)

Magnetic Assist

c)

Engine Oil Assist

d)

Brake Fluid Assist

8.

What three parts are not used on the rack and pinion system (bottom) that are used on linkage style system (top)?

a)

Idler Arm, Pitman Arm, Center Link

b)

Tie Rod, Rack and Pinion, Steering Knuckle

c)

Steering Knuckle, Tie Rod, Pitman Arm

d)

Idler Arm, Center Link, Tie Rod

9.

In a hydraulic power steering system what part generates hydraulic pressure?

a)

Power Steering Pump

b)

Hydraulic Piston

c)

Rotary Control Valve

d)

Rack and Pinion

10.

On a hydraulic power steering system what part acts as the distribution system?

a)

Pump

b)

Lines

c)

Steering Gear

d)

Reservoir

11.

On a electric power steering system what part generates the power assist?

a)

Hydraulic Pump

b)

Rack and Pinion

c)

Electric Motor

d)

Steering Wheel

12.

Which one of these is not a benefit of the electric power steering system?

a)

Compact

b)

Less mechanical parts

c)

Engine parasitic drain

d)

Proportion Effort Assist

13.

What is the name of the part that links the steering wheel to the steering gearbox(rack and pinion or worm gear)?

a)

Steering Gearbox

b)

Steering Column

c)

Tie Rod

d)

Pitman Arm

14.

Adjusting a tie-rod in or out will affect the vehicles?

a)

Toe

b)

Camber

c)

Caster

15.

What is this?

a)

Tie Rod

b)

Idler Arm

c)

Pitman Arm

d)

Steering Rack

16.

Hydraulic lines that move fluids in a power steering system.

a)
b)
c)
d)
17.

Driven by the car’s engine by a belt and a pulley, it provides the hydraulic power for power steering systems.

a)
b)
c)
d)
18.

What's another name for Rack and Pinion?

a)

Steering Rack

b)

Steering Knuckle

c)

Steering Damper

d)

Steering Stabilizer

19.

The operating arm of steering box is called what

a)

Pullman arm

b)

Idler Arm

c)

Pitman Arm

d)

Down Arm

20.

What does a 'modern' steering column do in an accident?

a)

Collapses to avoid injuring driver

b)

Adjusts for reach

c)

Turns right to avoid on coming traffic

d)

Turns left to avoid on comming traffic

21.
Name this component
a)
Ball joint
b)
tie rod end
c)
control arm 
d)
socket
22.
Caster is measured in: 
a)
degrees
b)
centimeters
c)
millimeters
d)
thousandths of an inch
23.
Periodic rotation of vehicle tires will most likely ensure all of these EXCEPT:
a)
maximum tire life.
b)
maximum vehicle fuel economy.
c)
maximum vehicle safety. 
d)
optimum vehicle handling.
24.
Which of these wheel types offers increased brake cooling? 
a)
Directional 
b)
Aluminum
c)
Steel 
d)
Omni-directional
25.
Which of these tightening patterns should be used when tightening wheel lug nuts to specified torque?
a)
Circular
b)
Star/criss-cross
c)
Random 
d)
Makes no difference
26.
Which part of a tire is used to disperse water that could cause hydroplaning?
a)
Groove
b)
Sipe
c)
Bead
d)
Belt
27.

An anti- roll bar is also known as :

a)

a control arm

b)

a sway bar

c)

torsion bar

d)

trailing arm

28.
Name this component
a)
control arm
b)
sway bar 
c)
steering knuckle 
29.

Name this component:

a)

torsion bar

b)

tie rod end

c)

sway bar link

d)

strut rod

30.

The width of this tire is:

a)

17 inches

b)

225 cm

c)

225 mm

d)

50 mm

31.

The first number in the tire size (225) is the:

a)

Aspect Ratio

b)

Diameter

c)

Section Witdth

d)

Temperature Rating

32.

The speed rating for this tire is:

a)

"R"

b)

50 mph

c)

Information not given in this picture

d)

"H"

33.

The "98" in the tire pictured indicates the:

a)

Section width

b)

Burnout potential

c)

Load Index

d)

Speed Rating

34.

When was this tire manufactured?

a)

4th month of 2008

b)

4 week of August

c)

29th week of 2010

d)

Information not provided in this picture

35.

The tire wear in the picture is caused by:

a)

Excessive Toe

b)

Excessive Camber

c)

Excessive Caster

d)

Incorrect Tire Pressure

36.

This wear pattern is caused by:

a)

Over inflation

b)

Under inflation

c)

Excessive Toe

d)

Excessive Camber

37.

A tire has the date code "0405" on it. When was the tire manufactured?

a)

4th month of 2005

b)

5th week of 2004

c)

4th week of 2005

d)

5th month of 2004

38.

Where is the label with tire inflation and size located on the vehicle?

a)

Trunk

b)

Passenger front door

c)

Drivers front door

d)

Drivers rear door

39.

A flat spot like the one in the picture is most likely from?

a)

A pot hole in the road

b)

Locking the wheel when braking

c)

Underinflated tire

d)

Poor alignment

40.
The relationship of tire height to its width is called its ____.
a)
aspect ratio
b)
sidewall/tread ratio
c)
width percentage
d)
cross-sectional mass