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AUT104 Week 3 Quiz Steering Systems

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mechanical joints and bushings, as well as ________, wear over time, decreasing in functionality and eventually failing.

Select one:

a)

Motors

b)

Switches

c)

Pumps

d)

All of the above

2.

______ are used to measure the runout or movement on different parts of the steering system, such as play in tie-rod ends.

Select one:

a)

Pickle forks

b)

Dial indicators

c)

Inner tie-rod end tools

d)

Tie-rod sleeve adjusting tools

3.

Tech A states that when diagnosing a steering system problem it is important to consider just the mechanical components at first. Tech B states that when diagnosing a steering system problem it is important to consider both the mechanical and electrical components, and that a factory scan tool is very helpful in this process. Who is correct?

Select one:

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

4.

If you do not know where the center point of the clock spring is, you can carefully turn the clock spring in the correct direction, counting the number of total turns until it reaches the end, then move back ______ that number of turns.

Select one:

a)

Half

b)

One-third

c)

Two-thirds

d)

One-quarter

5.

One method for checking for leaks is to clean all power steering fluid off the affected parts of the vehicle and then run it for a little while to see where the leak is originating from.

Select one:

a)

True

b)

False

6.

What tool is being used to measure tie rod play?

a)

Vernier caliper

b)

Micrometer

c)

Dial Indicator

d)

Pickle fork

7.

Technician A says power steering pressure hose leaks can be catastrophic because the fluid is being actively pumped and the fluid could spray all over the hot engine and exhaust system which could cause a fire. Technician B says there will be no noise or warning if the fluid level is very low and the steering will feel fine. Who is correct?

Select one:

a)

Technician A

b)

Technician B

c)

Both Technician A and Technician B

d)

Neither Technician A nor Technician B

8.

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

Select one:

a)

Linkage

b)

Joints

c)

Steering gear

d)

All of the above

9.

If the fluid level gets low enough, it can cause a ______ noise when driving.

Select one:

a)

Popping

b)

Buzzing/Whining

c)

Snapping

d)

Swishing

10.

Tech A says that many power steering pump pulleys are typically held in place by a press fit. Tech B says that some power steering pump pulleys are made out of plastic. Who is correct?

Select one:

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

11.

Replacement of _______ requires an alignment to be performed or rapid tire wear will occur.

Select one:

a)

Tie-rod ends

b)

Tie-rod cotter pin

c)

Clamps

d)

Grease fitting

12.

If the EPS lamp indicates a fault, a(n) ______ will need to be hooked up to the vehicle's data link connector.

Select one:

a)

Voltmeter

b)

Scan tool

c)

Ohmmeter

d)

Ammeter

13.

Failure to disable the SRS system could cause one or more of the SRS devices to deploy, which can cause ____________.

Select one:

a)

Serious injury

b)

Death

c)

An expensive repair

d)

All of the above

14.

The steering column has a sliding shaft that will slide into itself in the event of an accident, and the column housing mounting points are designed to allow the column to slip downward as the driver makes contact with the steering wheel.

Select one:

a)

True

b)

False

15.

What tool is this?

a)

Brake spoon

b)

Pickle fork

c)

Dial indicator

d)

Chisel set

16.

What part is this?

a)

Inner tie rod

b)

Ball Joint

c)

Steering knuckle

d)

Strut assembly

17.

For looseness in the steering system concerns, do not forget to check the ________ between the intermediate shaft and the steering gearbox.

Select one:

a)

Universal joint

b)

Hose coupler

c)

Tie rod sleeve

d)

Clock spring

18.

Tech A says that worn tie-rod ends can cause a steering wandering complaint. Tech B says that a hard steering complaint could be caused by a worn power steering pump. Who is correct?

Select one:

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

19.

Tech A says that to properly check a tie-rod end, the technician should twist the tie-rod end, and any rotational movement means the joint is bad. Tech B says that to properly check tie-rod ends, the vehicle's weight should be on the wheels, and as an assistant wiggles the steering wheel, you can check for movement in the tie-rod ends. Who is correct?

Select one:

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

20.

Tech A says that a pickle fork is used to hold a tie rod while it is being tightened. Tech B says that an outer tie-rod end should have a noticeable side-to-side play if it is okay. Who is correct?

Select one:

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

21.

When disabling the vehicle's SRS, it is critical that you use a memory minder or auxiliary power supply on the vehicle to retain settings and presets as well as module memory.

Select one:

a)

True

b)

False

22.

What part is this?

a)

Tie rod end

b)

Strut assembly

c)

Ball joint

d)

Idler arm

23.

What is being shown in this illustration?

a)

Toe out on turns

b)

Ackerman angle

c)

Camber

d)

Caster

24.

What tool is this?

a)

Pickle fork

b)

Tie rod puller

c)

Power steering pulley puller

d)

Strut compressor

25.

What tool is this?

a)

Power steering pulley puller

b)

Ball joint press

c)

Tie rod remover

d)

Pickle fork