Question 1

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 2

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

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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.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

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 ratioE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  jam nut
B)  clock spring
C)  ball socket
D)  cradleE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

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

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Three main types of power stee...

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

Turning the wheel all the way from one lock to the other is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

lock to lo...

Question 8

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 BE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

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  True

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A "fast" steering ratio is abo...

Question 11

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 12

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

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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.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Tie-rod ends are attached to ball joints at the front wheels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The steering gear is connected to the wheels by the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  steering linkage
B)  jam nut
C)  spool valve
D)  control valveE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

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 axleE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

A locknut retains the steering wheel to the shaft.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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 leverE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

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 BE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

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.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D) A

Exam 65: Steering Fundamentals

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.

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All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

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The ____ refers to the amount of steering wheel rotation.

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

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

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Three main types of power stee...
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A recirculating ball gear on a passenger car usually has ____________________ steering linkage.

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Turning the wheel all the way from one lock to the other is called ____________________.

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lock to lo...
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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?

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

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

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A "fast" steering ratio is abo...
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On a rack and pinion steering system, the end of the steering shaft has a pinion gear that meshes with the sector gear.

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All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

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Tie-rod ends are attached to ball joints at the front wheels.

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The steering gear is connected to the wheels by the ____.

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

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

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A locknut retains the steering wheel to the shaft.

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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:

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Which of the following statements is LEAST-Likely true?

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Exam 65: Steering Fundamentals

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.

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All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

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The ____ refers to the amount of steering wheel rotation.

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

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

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

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Turning the wheel all the way from one lock to the other is called ____________________.

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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?

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

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

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

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All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

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Tie-rod ends are attached to ball joints at the front wheels.

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The steering gear is connected to the wheels by the ____.

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

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

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A locknut retains the steering wheel to the shaft.

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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:

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