Steering Quiz "A"

Question 1

What component connects the pitman arm to the upper steering arm?

Answer 1

Drag Link

Question 2

What device allows the steering knuckle to pivot?

Answer 2

Kingpin

Question 3

What is used to retain a straight kingpin?

Answer 3

Draw key(s)

Question 4

How many lower steering arms are found on a typical single axle steering system?

Answer 4

2

Question 5

What device is used to synchronize movement from the left steering knuckle to the right steering knuckle?

Answer 5

Tie-rod

Question 6

Kingpins can be either _________ or __________?

Answer 6

Straight, Tapered

Question 7

What type of manual steering gear is used on heavy duty trucks?

Answer 7

Recirculating ball

Question 8

What component would be considered the input member in a truck manual steering gear assembly?

Answer 8

Worm shaft

Question 9

What is the common way that the pitman arm is connected the the sector shaft?

Answer 9

Splines and pinch bolt

Question 10

Where is the timing mark on the steering gear located?

Answer 10

Sector shaft

Question 11

The power steering system on a truck is defined as being________-

Answer 11

Power assist

Question 12

When is the most steering effort required by a truck driver?

Answer 12

Low speed loaded and parking

Question 13

The tie rod has internal threads with..

Answer 13

Right hand threads on right and left hand on left

Question 14

If the retaining nut came loose on the drag link/pitman arm end what could result?

Answer 14

The mounting hole in the pitman arm could be damaged

Question 15

Operating a power steering system when it is low on fluid could cause?

Answer 15

Slow steering

Question 16

What it the proper repair procedure when dealing with damaged steering components?

Answer 16

Replaced with new components

Question 17

The main components of the power steering system on a heavy duty truck consists of?

Answer 17

The reservoir, the pump and steering gear

Question 18

The maximum angle on turns for each wheel on a steering axle is controlled by the?

Answer 18

Steering stops

Question 19

If the wheelbase of a truck is altered what may have to be changed?

Answer 19

Lower steering arms

Question 20

If the pressure relief valve on a power steering system was set too low the result would be?

Answer 20

Lack of power assist