Exam 47: Steering Systems

The primary sensor input used by an electronically controlled power steering system is the ______.

The ____________________ arm connects to the frame at the opposite side of the center link from the pitman arm.

Technician A says a special puller is often required to separate a tie-rod end from the steering knuckle. Technician B says a special puller is required to separate the pitman arm from the pitman shaft. Who is correct?

What are the three major subsystems in a steering system?

What component connects the steering gearbox to the steering linkage?

Which of the following is NOT part of a parallelogram-type steering linkage?

Which of the following is a 4WS production design?

Rack-and-pinion steering systems are being discussed. Technician A says they require two outer tie-rod ends. Technician B says they do not require inner tie-rod ends. Who is correct?

Nearly all late model vehicles use a single _____ to drive the power steering pump and all other belt-driven components.

Active steering systems are being discussed. Technician A says active steering improves vehicle stability by turning the wheels more or less sharply than commanded by the steering wheel. Technician B says the system allows for a variable steering ratio dependent on vehicle speed. Who is correct?

Which of the following is true of the integral-piston power steering linkage system?

What is a steering damper?

The center link is often referred to as the ____________________ link.

The ____________________ ball steering gear is used mostly on large cars and light trucks.

All steering systems have a ______.

Technician A says worn tie-rod ends are the probable cause of a shimmy. Technician B says a shimmy could be caused by a loose power-steering belt. Who is correct?

What are the basic advantages of all four-wheel steering (4WS) systems?

The idler arm should be checked ______.

Tire wear patterns are good indicators of steering and suspension problems.

What is the difference between conventional rack-and-pinion steering and electronic [electric] rack-and-pinion steering?