Question 1

Prior to removing the steering wheel on a vehicle equipped with a driver's side air bag, the system must be ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Prior to removing the steering wheel on...

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of power steering hoses?

Accepted Answer

A)  to lubricate the pump
B)  to relieve pressure
C)  to transmit pressurized fluid power
D)  None of the answers is correct.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  A only
B)  B only
C)  both A and B
D)  neither A nor BE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Rack-and-pinion steering ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  is lighter in weight and has fewer components than parallelogram steering
B)  does not provide as much feel for the road as parallelogram steering
C)  does not use tie-rods in the same fashion as parallelogram steering
D)  all answers are correctE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Define the term "gearbox ratio."

Accepted Answer

Gearbox [steering] ratio is th...

Question 8

An oil leak at the bellows of a rack and pinion could be caused by ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  inner rack seal
B)  outer rack seal
C)  pinion seal
D)  all answers are correctE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

What are the three major subsystems in a steering system?

Accepted Answer

The steering system is compose...

Question 10

The power steering pressure on an electronically controlled power steering system is regulated by the vehicle's computer by varying the _____ applied to the pressure control solenoid.

Accepted Answer

A)  frequency
B)  resistance
C)  duty cycle
D)  voltageE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

____________________ is the slight rotational oscillations of the steering wheel resulting from the interaction of the tires with the road surface.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the slight rotational oscillations of...

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  flat drive belt
B)  V-belt
C)  serpentine belt
D)  multilink metal beltE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

List at least eight components of a power rack and pinion steering system

Accepted Answer

rack and rack bushings
pinion gear and ...

Question 14

Technician A repairs leaking power steering hoses by cutting out the leaking section and installing a length of double wall 3/8-inch steel tubing with hose clamps. Technician B replaces worn or damaged power steering hoses. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  A only
B)  B only
C)  both A and B
D)  neither A nor BE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  engine coolant temperature [ECT]
B)  vehicle speed sensor [VSS]
C)  engine RPM [CKP]
D)  mass airflow [MAF]E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

The part (most likely to fail) in a parallelogram-type steering system is the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  pitman arm
B)  idler arm
C)  center link
D)  tie rodsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The center link is often referred to...

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  A only
B)  B only
C)  both A and B
D)  neither A nor BE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Quadrasteer steering systems are being discussed. Technician A says at low speeds, the rear wheels turn in the same direction as the front wheels. Technician B says at high speeds, the rear wheels turn in the direction opposite to the front wheels. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  A only
B)  B only
C)  both A and B
D)  neither A nor BE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Which statement about the integral-piston power steering linkage system is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The power cylinder is integrated with the steering gear
B)  The power cylinder has four hydraulic lines connected to it
C)  The power cylinder is attached to the steering column
D)  All the answers are correct.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Exam 47: Steering Systems

The power steering pressure on an electronically controlled power steering system is regulated by the vehicle's computer by varying the _____ applied to the pressure control solenoid.

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What is the primary purpose of power steering hoses?

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Technician A repairs leaking power steering hoses by cutting out the leaking section and installing a length of double wall 3/8-inch steel tubing with hose clamps. Technician B replaces worn or damaged power steering hoses. Who is correct?

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

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

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Quadrasteer steering systems are being discussed. Technician A says at low speeds, the rear wheels turn in the same direction as the front wheels. Technician B says at high speeds, the rear wheels turn in the direction opposite to the front wheels. Who is correct?

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

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Prior to removing the steering wheel on a vehicle equipped with a driver's side air bag, the system must be ____________________.

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

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Which statement about the integral-piston power steering linkage system is true?

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____________________ is the slight rotational oscillations of the steering wheel resulting from the interaction of the tires with the road surface.

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

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The part (most likely to fail) in a parallelogram-type steering system is the ______.

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List at least eight components of a power rack and pinion steering system

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What are the three major subsystems in a steering system?

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

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Define the term "gearbox ratio."

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Rack-and-pinion steering ______.

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An oil leak at the bellows of a rack and pinion could be caused by ______.

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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?

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