Tools and equipment used on the mechanical portion of the steering system include all of the following EXCEPT:

Which tool is particularly useful in performing a continuity test on any opens or shorts in an EPS system and help determine where the problem is located?

Some components of the steering system may need to be removed and replaced, requiring the use tools such as all of the following EXCEPT

To check for binding issues, it may be necessary to separate the steering linkage to verify that binding is in the ______ or steering column, not the steering linkage or the ball joints.

Dispose of discarded fluid properly in accordance with the relevant ______ and government legislation.

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

All the following can create play in the steering wheel EXCEPT:

All manufacturers build the filter into the reservoir such that the reservoir and filter are one unit and changed together.

When the bushings are _______, the driver typically complains of either loose steering or noises when driving or turning.

Regardless of the symptoms, all other steering problems should be considered and eliminated before undertaking the removal or replacement of the rack-and-pinion steering gear.

The goal for the sector lash adjustment is to remove play from between the worm-and-sector gear teeth in the centered position, while not binding up at any point in the travel.

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

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?

Most manufacturers identify their high-voltage wires with specific colors, but there is not a uniform color designation across all manufacturers.

The scanner accesses and retrieves data from the vehicle's onboard computer and identifies the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).

Once a repair or replacement is complete, the PCM will generally need to be accessed with a ____ to perform the process for recentering the steering wheel position sensor.

Technician A says the steering shaft coupler or u-joint is OK if it has less than 20 degrees of free play. Technician B says if the driver has been in an accident and the steering column has collapsed it will be evident when you look under the dash while an assistant pulls and pushes the column. Who is correct?

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

Which of the following systems should be disabled while working on or around the steering column, any of the airbags, or other pyrotechnic devices?