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Steering Systems

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mackenzie and Ahmad are learning about car mechanics. Which of the following is not a function of the steering system?

a)

Minimize body roll when cornering rapidly.

b)

Provide directional control for vehicle.

c)

Transmit "road feel" to the driver.

d)

Maintain correct level of effort needed to turn front wheels

2.

During a car maintenance workshop, Mackenzie and Allie were learning about different parts of a recirculating-ball gearbox. Which of the following is not a part of a recirculating-ball gearbox?

a)

Sector Shaft

b)

Pinion Gear

c)

Worm Gear

d)

Ball Nut

3.

Ahmad and Muhammed are working on a car project. They need to identify which type of pump listed below is not used in power steering systems. Can you help them?

a)

Vane

b)

Slipper

c)

Roller

d)

Reciprocating

4.

During a car maintenance class, Natnael asked the instructor what an electronic steering mechanism eliminates the need for. What was the instructor's response?

a)

Power Steering pump

b)

Power steering lines

c)

Hydraulic cylinder

d)

All the above

5.

Mackenzie is driving her car and notices a whining noise, excessive steering effort, erratic steering effort, loss of power assist, or squealing noise. What is the likely cause of these problems?

a)

Defective power steering pump

b)

Worn or loose belt

c)

Low fluid level

d)

All the above

6.

While driving with Allie, Mackenzie noticed that the front wheels could turn without moving the steering wheel. The likely cause is a worn _______

a)

Idler Arm

b)

pitman arm

c)

tie rod

d)

steering knuckle

7.

Allie says tie rod ends are allowed to have 0.002" play. Mackenzie says that inner Tie rods cannot have any free play. Who is correct?

a)

Allie

b)

Mackenzie

c)

Both

d)

Neither

8.

Muhammed is working on a hydraulic system and needs to ensure it operates safely. A pressure-relief valve is used to ___________

a)

Allow fluid to leak out of the system

b)

Protect system from damage

c)

Fill the Reservoir

d)

Build Excess pressure in the system

9.

During a car mechanics class, Mackenzie and Ahmad were discussing different types of steering gears. Two common types of steering gears are:

a)

Worm Gear and Pump Driven

b)

Rack gear and pinion gear

c)

Worm gear and Rack and pinion

d)

Gear Box and Drive shaft

10.

Shane is learning about car mechanics. He wants to know the typical range for steering gearbox ratios. What is the usual range?

a)

5:1-10:1

b)

10:1 to 20:1

c)

15:1 to 24:1

d)

24:1 to 34:1

11.

Ahmad and Coady are discussing car mechanics. Ahmad says that Pitman arms connect the steering system center link to the steering knuckles. Is he correct?

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Muhammed and Mackenzie are discussing car mechanics. Muhammed says that the most popular type of steering system on today's vehicles is rack-and-pinion. Is he correct?

a)

True

b)

False

13.

During a car maintenance class, Shane and Mackenzie were discussing the integral-piston power steering system. They learned that the hydraulic piston is mounted inside the steering _______

a)

gearbox housing.

b)

Steering Column

c)

Steering Linkage

d)

Steering Pump

14.

Natnael and Allie are learning about car maintenance. They need to check the power steering fluid level. The fluid level should always be checked with the engine_____

a)

Running at 1500rpm

b)

Off

c)

Removed

d)

idling

15.

Muhammed noticed an issue with his car's steering system. The most common complaint with steering system problems is

a)

Excessive steering wheel play

b)

Noisy pump

c)

leaking system

d)

excessive effort

16.

Allie noticed that her car's steering column felt off after a front wheel alignment. Is steering column service needed whenever a front wheel alignment is performed?

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Allie noticed her car's power steering pump was defective. The most effective service for a defective power steering pump is

a)

Rebuild

b)

Replace

c)

Bypass

d)

Stop leak

18.

Muhammed noticed a whining or buzzing sound when turning the wheels of his car. What could be the cause?

a)

Defective pump

b)

Air in the system

c)

Poor Belt condition

d)

All the above

19.

Allie is learning about car maintenance and wants to check the power steering fluid level. She reads that power steering fluid does not expand, so it can be checked hot or cold at the same level. Is this true?

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Gilbert and Mackenzie are discussing the available types of four-wheel steering systems. They mention mechanical, hydraulic, and ______________________________.

a)

Magnetic

b)

Electronic

c)

Manual

d)

Differential

21.

Gilbert is learning about different types of rack-and-pinion power steering systems in his automotive class. He learns that a(n) ______________________________ rack-and-pinion power steering system senses vehicle speed and steering load to provide adequate road feel for the driver.

a)

Proportional

b)

Variable

c)

Computerized

d)

Standard

22.

Muhammed and Shane were discussing car mechanics. Muhammed asked, 'Do you know which component applies power assist directly to the top of the steering shaft?'

a)

Power steering motor

b)

Steering wheel

c)

Steering column

d)

Power steering pump

23.

Allie and Mackenzie are working on a car and need to check for play in the linkage or rack and pinion. They decide to perform a _____

a)

Dry park test

b)

Road side test

c)

A bounce test

d)

removal of tie rods and check for play

24.

During a car maintenance workshop, Shane noticed that a flexible ______________________________ is used on the lower part of the steering shaft for many steering column assemblies.

a)

Universal Joint

b)

Gear

c)

Coupling

d)

Sleeve

25.

Gilbert and Allie are working on their car's alignment. The Alignment angle that is affected by replacing Tie Rods is

a)

Camber

b)

Caster

c)

Toe

d)

Pivot

26.

After servicing a hydraulic power system in Muhammed's car, you must______ air in the system

a)

Bleed

b)

Pump

c)

Ignore

d)

Burn

27.

Shane is learning about car mechanics. He wants to know which component transfers turning motion from the steering wheel to the steering gearbox.

a)

Column

b)

Steering Shaft

c)

Steering Linkage

d)

Pitman arm

28.

Muhammed is learning how to repair cars. When removing a steering column, it is important to ______

a)

Disconnect the battery

b)

Turn the wheels all the way to the right

c)

Keep the Vehicle on the ground

d)

Remove the Instrument cluster

29.

Gilbert and Shane are working on a project to understand how different parts of a car work. They need to identify which part changes turning motion into straight-line motion.

a)

Steering Box

b)

Steering wheel

c)

Column

d)

Steering Shaft

30.

Muhammed and Ahmad were discussing car maintenance. Muhammed asked, 'What is the primary function of a power steering pump?'

a)

To increase fuel efficiency

b)

To assist in steering the vehicle

c)

To control the braking system

d)

To manage the vehicle's suspension

31.

During a car maintenance workshop, Shane asked, 'Which component is responsible for connecting the steering wheel to the steering mechanism?'

a)

Steering Column

b)

Steering Linkage

c)

Steering Gearbox

d)

Steering Pump

32.
Which steering system allows the driver to adjust the steering effort according to their preference?
a)
Variable-assist power steering
b)
Active steering system
c)
Electric power steering
d)
Hydraulic power steering
33.
Which type of steering system uses an electric motor to assist with steering?
a)
Electric power steering
b)
Hydraulic power steering
c)
Rack and pinion steering
d)
Manual steering
34.
How does a rack and pinion steering system work?
a)
It uses hydraulic fluid to turn the wheels
b)
It uses gears to convert steering wheel rotation into linear motion
c)
It uses an electric motor to control steering effort
d)
It uses a belt and pulley system to steer the wheels
35.
How does a steering damper assist a steering system?
a)
By reducing vibrations and noise
b)
By increasing the vehicle's top speed
c)
By improving the AC system performance
d)
By reducing the effort required to steer
36.
Which type of steering system does not require any external power source?
a)
Power steering system
b)
Hydraulic power steering system
c)
Manual steering system
d)
Electric power steering system
37.

The operating arm of steering box is called what

a)

Pullman arm

b)

Idler Arm

c)

Pitman Arm

d)

Down Arm

38.

Steering box system is known as parallelogram steering because

a)

The system has symmetrical components

b)

It is ftted in parallel to wheels

c)

It is fitted parallel to chassis

d)

It is used on HGV's

39.

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

40.

Identify the steering system component in the image.

a)

Steering box

b)

Steering rack gaitor

c)

Steering column

d)

Track rod end (TRE)

41.

______ 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

42.
Technician A says tie-rod assemblies for rack-and-pinion steering connect the ends of the pitman arms with the steering knuckles. Technician B says tie-rod assemblies for rack-and-pinion steering connect the ends of the rack with the steering knuckles. Who is right?
a)
Tech A
b)
Tech B
c)
Both
d)
Neither
43.

Which hose is a high pressure hose transporting hydraulic fluid?

a)

Gear to cooler hose

b)

Cooler to reservoir hose

c)

Reservoir to pump hose

d)

Pump to gear hose

44.

True or False: When a car is moving straight ahead the power steering system is needed to keep the wheel in the straight ahead position.

a)

True

b)

False