Name: ________________________ Class: ___________________ Date: __________ ID: A

STEERING SYSTEM INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT

True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.

____ 1. The worm and roller steering components are basically the same found in the recirculating ball/parallelogram
system.
____ 2. In a rack-and-pinion steering system, the rack is the steering input and drives the pinion in order to move the
wheels.
____ 3. The front-wheel suspension design greatly influences steering geometry.
____ 4. Parallelogram steering arrangements typically use a rack-and-pinion mechanism.
____ 5. Rack-and-pinion steering arrangements require two tie-rod linkages.
____ 6. Rack-and-pinion preload can be adjusted by setting the yoke lash.
____ 7. A sector shaft is used in most rack-and-pinion steering mechanisms.
____ 8. The worm gear and the pitman gear are components within a recirculating ball steering gearbox.
____ 9. Since 1968, all steering columns have a collapsible feature that allows the column to fold into itself upon
impact.

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

____ 10. What is the primary purpose of power steering hoses?

a. To lubricate the pump c. To transmit pressurized fluid power
b. To relieve pressure d. None of the above
____ 11. Worn tie-rod ends can result in:
a. Scalloped and scuffed tires c. Poor steering returnability
b. The vehicle pulling to one side d. All of the above
____ 12. In a rack-and-pinion steering system, what protects the rack from contamination?
a. The inner tie-rod socket c. Grommets
b. The outer tie-rod socket d. The bellows boots
____ 13. A variable steering ratio can normally be found in:
a. Manual steering units c. Both A and B
b. Power steering units d. Neither A nor B
____ 14. Which of the following is not a probable cause of wheel shimmy?
a. Binding steering column U-joints
b. Loose wheel bearings
c. Out-of-balance tires
d. Loose, worn, or damaged suspension parts
____ 15. The main job of the idler arm is to support the:
a. Left side of the center link c. Pitman arm
b. Right side of the center link d. Steering column

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____ 16. Which of the following is true of the integral-piston power steering linkage system?
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 of the above
____ 17. Which of the following is a 4WS production design?
a. Mechanical c. Electro/hydraulic
b. Hydraulic d. All of the above
____ 18. Rack-and-pinion steering:
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 of the above
____ 19. What component connects the steering gearbox to the steering linkage?
a. Idler arm c. Steering shaft
b. Pitman arm d. Tie-rod
____ 20. Technician A says a loose manual steering gear box is the probable cause of a shimmy. Technician B says a
shimmy could be caused by loose steering linkage. Who is correct?
a. A only c. Both A and B
b. B only d. Neither A nor B
____ 21. 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?
a. A only c. Both A and B
b. B only d. Neither A nor B
____ 22. Technician A says a worn or damaged idler arm can cause front-end shimmy. Technician B says a worn or
damaged idler arm can cause hard steering. Who is correct?
a. A only c. Both A and B
b. B only d. Neither A nor B
____ 23. To diagnose excessive steering wheel turning effort, Technician A uses a torque wrench. Technician B uses a
pull scale. Who is correct?
a. A only c. Both A and B
b. B only d. Neither A nor B
____ 24. Power steering systems are being discussed. Technician A says they include both integral and linkage
systems. Technician B says they include both hydro-boost and power-assisted rack systems.
a. A only c. Both A and B
b. B only d. Neither A nor B
____ 25. Technician A says all tie-rod ends come equipped with protective boots. Technician B says all tie-rod ends
come equipped with grease fittings. Who is correct?
a. A only c. Both A and B
b. B only d. Neither A nor B
____ 26. Technician A says to avoid using heat on any part of the steering linkage. Technician B says if parts must be
heated in order to remove them, the parts must be replaced. Who is correct?
a. A only c. Both A and B
b. B only d. Neither A nor B

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____ 27. 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?
a. A only c. Both A and B
b. B only d. Neither A nor B

Completion
Complete each sentence or statement.

28. The ____________________ ball steering gear is used mostly on large cars and light trucks.
29. The ____________________ arm connects the linkage to the steering column, through a steering gear
located at the base of the column.
30. The ____________________ arm connects to the frame and the right side of the steering link and supports
the link at the correct height.
31. The steering link is often referred to as a center link or ____________________ link.
32. Prior to removing the steering wheel on a vehicle equipped with a driver’s side air bag, the system must be
____________________.
33. Hydraulic fluid for the power steering pump is stored in a(n) ____________________.
34. A pressure ____________________ valve controls the pressure output from the pump.
35. ____________________ is the sensation the driver feels at the steering wheel from the road surface.
36. ____________________ is the slight rotational oscillations of the steering wheel resulting from the
interaction of the tires with the road surface.

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STEERING SYSTEM INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT

Answer Section

TRUE/FALSE

1. ANS: T
2. ANS: F
3. ANS: T
4. ANS: F
5. ANS: T
6. ANS: T
7. ANS: F
8. ANS: T
9. ANS: T

MULTIPLE CHOICE

10. ANS: C
11. ANS: D
12. ANS: D
13. ANS: B
14. ANS: A
15. ANS: B
16. ANS: A
17. ANS: D
18. ANS: A
19. ANS: B
20. ANS: C
21. ANS: C
22. ANS: C
23. ANS: C
24. ANS: C
25. ANS: D
26. ANS: C
27. ANS: A

COMPLETION

28. ANS: Recirculating

29. ANS: Pitman
30. ANS: Idler
31. ANS: Drag

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32. ANS:
Disarmed
Disabled
33. ANS: Reservoir
34. ANS: Relief
35. ANS: Feedback
36. ANS: Nibble