Exam 47: Steering Systems

If the center link, idler arm, or pitman arm is NOT mounted at the correct height, toe is unstable and a condition known as _____ is produced.

Power steering fluid pressure can be measured with a scan tool.

The main job of the idler arm is to support the _____.

Breakaway plastic capsules, inserts or steel balls held in a plastic retainers, and collapsible steel mesh [accordion-pleated] devices that give way under pressure allow the _____ to collapse in a collision.

Technician A says the parallelogram-type of steering linkage is mounted ahead of the front suspension. Technician B says the parallelogram-type of steering linkage is mounted behind the front suspension. Who is correct?

Rack-and-pinion preload can be adjusted by setting the yoke lash.

What is a dry park check?

The weakest part [most likely to fail] in a parallelogram-type steering system is the ______.

Lower steering efforts are desirable at highway speeds in order to provide improved road feel.

The only steering linkage parts used in a rack-and-pinion system are the _____.

Wear and looseness in a parallelogram-type steering linkage permits intermittent changes in the toe setting of the front wheels, which can lead to ________.

Worn tie-rod ends can result in ______.

Mechanical 4WS is steering angle sensitive. It is NOT sensitive to vehicle road speed.

Since 1968, all steering columns have a collapsible feature that allows the column to fold into itself upon impact.

Rack-and-pinion steering arrangements require two tie-rod linkages.

Identify the four basic pump designs.

Technician A says adjusting the steering gear too tightly can cause hard steering. Technician B says adjusting the steering gear too tightly can cause poor returnability. Who is correct?

In a hydroboost system, pressurized power steering fluid is used for both the power steering system and the ______.

Technician A says some tie-rod ends use a special bonded ball stud, in which no boot is used. Technician B says when checking tie-rod ends, any vertical movement of the tie-rod over 1/8 inch (3 mm) indicates that replacement is necessary. Who is correct?

Describe how to inspect a pitman arm.