Question 1

On a rack and pinion steering system, the end of the steering shaft has a pinion gear that meshes with the sector gear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

List three types of power steering pumps that have been used on cars.

Accepted Answer

Three main types of power steering pumps have been used on cars. They are the roller, vane, and slipper types.

Question 3

What is implied by the term 15:1 steering ratio?

Accepted Answer

A 15:1 ratio means that when the steering wheel is turned 15 degrees, the front wheels will turn 1 degree.

Question 4

What happens to the electronic control unit when some active front-steering systems electronically change the steering gear ratio?

Accepted Answer

Some active front-steering systems are c

Question 5

The part that MOST-Likely connects the steering linkage parts is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  jam nut 
B)  clock spring 
C)  ball socket 
D)  cradle 
A)  jam nut 
B)  clock spring 
C)  ball socket 
D)  cradle

Question 6

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  a pump that is driven by a belt from the crankshaft supplies hydraulic power to assist steering effort. 
B)  most power steering is hydraulic, with pressure supplied from the crankshaft by a belt-driven pump. 
C)  steering assist is needed most when the car is stopped or nearly stopped. 
D)  the power steering pump develops more unneeded flow at lower engine rpm and vehicle speeds. 
A)  a pump that is driven by a belt from the crankshaft supplies hydraulic power to assist steering effort. 
B)  most power steering is hydraulic, with pressure supplied from the crankshaft by a belt-driven pump. 
C)  steering assist is needed most when the car is stopped or nearly stopped. 
D)  the power steering pump develops more unneeded flow at lower engine rpm and vehicle speeds.

Question 7

The ____________________ is determined by the number of teeth on the driving gear compared to the number of teeth on the driven gear.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ is determined by the number...

Question 8

What is the purpose of the flow control valve in the power steering pump?

Accepted Answer

A flow control valve monitors

Question 9

The part that MOST-Likely includes a short section of shaft beneath the steering wheel connected to the steering column using gears or a universal joint is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  belt pulley 
B)  tilt column 
C)  shear pin 
D)  tilt release lever 
A)  belt pulley 
B)  tilt column 
C)  shear pin 
D)  tilt release lever

Question 10

Which of the following is LEAST-Likely a component of the steering system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Steering gear 
B)  Steering linkage 
C)  Steering column 
D)  Steering axle 
A)  Steering gear 
B)  Steering linkage 
C)  Steering column 
D)  Steering axle

Question 11

A locknut retains the steering wheel to the shaft.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When the transmission shift selector is located in the steering column, a slotted lock plate attached to the upper steering shaft is engaged with a lever to lock the steering wheel when the shift lever is in park and the ignition switch is off.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

While having a discussion, Technician A says that BMW's active steering system uses a planetary gearset between the steering wheel and the steering gear. The input is the planetary carrier and the output is the sun gear. Technician B says that the input is the sun gear and the output is the planetary carrier. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  A only 
B)  B only 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B 
A)  A only 
B)  B only 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 14

A recirculating ball gear on a passenger car usually has ____________________ steering linkage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A recirculating ball gear on a passenger...

Question 15

While having a discussion, Technician A says that electronically controlled steering gears can be "steer-by-wire" with no mechanical connection. Technician B says that they can be mechanically connected using an electrohydraulic steering gear. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  A only 
B)  B only 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B 
A)  A only 
B)  B only 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 16

Which of the following statements is LEAST-Likely true?

Accepted Answer

A)  On the pivot lever gear box, a small, sensitive torsion bar twists in response to steering effort. 
B)  Integral units can be either recirculating ball or rack and pinion. 
C)  Power steering systems are either rack and pinion or conventional recirculating ball and nut with a hydraulic control system added. 
D)  To sense and control power steering assist, gearboxes use either a pivot lever or a torsion bar acting on a spool valve. 
A)  On the pivot lever gear box, a small, sensitive torsion bar twists in response to steering effort. 
B)  Integral units can be either recirculating ball or rack and pinion. 
C)  Power steering systems are either rack and pinion or conventional recirculating ball and nut with a hydraulic control system added. 
D)  To sense and control power steering assist, gearboxes use either a pivot lever or a torsion bar acting on a spool valve.

Question 17

The ____ refers to the amount of steering wheel rotation.

Accepted Answer

A)  lock to lock 
B)  steering ratio 
C)  toe-out-on-turns 
D)  turn ratio 
A)  lock to lock 
B)  steering ratio 
C)  toe-out-on-turns 
D)  turn ratio

Question 18

A tilt release lever compresses the spring to release tension on the ratchet when steering wheel position adjustment is desired.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the difference between a "fast" steering ratio and slower steering ratios?

Accepted Answer

A "fast" steering ratio is abo

Question 20

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  power steering allows a vehicle to be easily steered at low speeds. 
B)  on many late-model vehicles, the speed of the vehicle determines how much power assist is given. 
C)  maximum power assist occurs at 150 rpm (fast idle) while the vehicle is at rest. 
D)  General Motors' electronic variable assist steering system, Magnasteer, has a rotary actuator attached to the input shaft of the hydraulically powered rack and pinion steering gear. 
A)  power steering allows a vehicle to be easily steered at low speeds. 
B)  on many late-model vehicles, the speed of the vehicle determines how much power assist is given. 
C)  maximum power assist occurs at 150 rpm (fast idle) while the vehicle is at rest. 
D)  General Motors' electronic variable assist steering system, Magnasteer, has a rotary actuator attached to the input shaft of the hydraulically powered rack and pinion steering gear.

Exam 65: Steering Fundamentals

On a rack and pinion steering system, the end of the steering shaft has a pinion gear that meshes with the sector gear.

List three types of power steering pumps that have been used on cars.

What is implied by the term 15:1 steering ratio?

What happens to the electronic control unit when some active front-steering systems electronically change the steering gear ratio?

The part that MOST-Likely connects the steering linkage parts is the:

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

The ____________________ is determined by the number of teeth on the driving gear compared to the number of teeth on the driven gear.

What is the purpose of the flow control valve in the power steering pump?

The part that MOST-Likely includes a short section of shaft beneath the steering wheel connected to the steering column using gears or a universal joint is the:

Which of the following is LEAST-Likely a component of the steering system?

A locknut retains the steering wheel to the shaft.

When the transmission shift selector is located in the steering column, a slotted lock plate attached to the upper steering shaft is engaged with a lever to lock the steering wheel when the shift lever is in park and the ignition switch is off.

A recirculating ball gear on a passenger car usually has ____________________ steering linkage.

While having a discussion, Technician A says that electronically controlled steering gears can be "steer-by-wire" with no mechanical connection. Technician B says that they can be mechanically connected using an electrohydraulic steering gear. Who is correct?

Which of the following statements is LEAST-Likely true?

The ____ refers to the amount of steering wheel rotation.

A tilt release lever compresses the spring to release tension on the ratchet when steering wheel position adjustment is desired.

What is the difference between a "fast" steering ratio and slower steering ratios?

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

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