14 Steering Systems

Identify the steering system component in the image.

• Steering box

• Steering rack gaitor

• Steering column

• Track rod end (TRE)

Identify which of these functions are performed by the steering system.

• Provide a degree of 'feel' of the road to the driver.

• Change direction of the vehicle.

• Not transmit road shocks back to the driver.

• Not cause excessive tyre wear.

Identify the steering system component in the image.

• Steering box

• Steering rack gaitor

• Steering column

• Track rod end (TRE)

This component joins the track rod to steering knuckle, allowing for suspension, steering movement and adjustment.

• Steering column

• Steering box

• Steering rack

• Track rod end (TRE)

Identify the steering system component in the image.

• Steering column

• Steering box

• Steering rack

• Track rod end (TRE)

After replacing a steering or suspension component, it is vital that the steering alignment is checked and adjusted to meet manufacturer's requirements.

• False

• True

Identify the steering system component in the image.

• Steering box

• Steering rack gaitor

• Steering column

• Track rod end (TRE)

On a steering box type system, what is the name of the first linkage out of the box giving the angular movement.

• Steering Wheel

• Steering rack gaitor

• Pitman arm

• Track rod end

Identify the steering system component in the image.

• Steering Wheel

• Steering rack gaitor

• Steering column

• Track rod end

The Ackerman Principle refers to steering geometry, it was designed to avoid the need for tyres to slip sideways when following the path around a curve.

• False

• True