Steering and Suspension assignment

What is the purpose of the cross tube, pitman arm, steering lever, and drag link?

• To hold decorative ornaments on the vehicle
• To regulate the temperature of the engine
• To play music through the vehicle's speakers
• To connect and transfer motion between steering components in a vehicle.

What makes a drag link adjustable?

• Plastic material
• Fixed length
• Rubber coating
• Threaded sections at both ends

Where are the manufacturer’s specifications for vertical endplay found?

• Contact the customer service department for assistance.
• Search online forums for user-generated specifications.
• Measure the endplay yourself using basic tools.
• Check the product manual or technical documentation provided by the manufacturer.

How is the actual vertical endplay found?

• Calculate the horizontal displacement of the object.
• Determine the temperature of the surrounding environment.
• Estimate the weight of the component.
• Measure the vertical movement of the component when a force is applied.

What are the knuckle bushings?

• Metallic components used in the exhaust system of a vehicle
• Plastic covers for the headlights
• Components used in the suspension system of a vehicle to reduce vibrations and noise, made of rubber or polyurethane.
• Electronic sensors used in the engine control unit

What is knuckle bushing play?

• The weight of the knuckle bushing
• The color of the knuckle bushing
• Amount of movement or looseness between the knuckle bushing and the kingpin

• The temperature of the knuckle bushing

Why should we measure the distance between the tie rod ends before disassembly?

• To ensure proper alignment during reassembly.
• To save time by skipping this step
• To make the vehicle louder
• To increase the weight of the vehicle

What is wheel bearing endplay?

• The end of the wheel bearing

• The weight of the wheel bearing
• Amount of movement or play in the wheel bearing when the wheel is mounted on the vehicle
• The movementof the wheel bearing

Why do we allow endplay?

• To prevent the wheels from locking up

• To make the game more difficult
• To waste time during the game
• To confuse the opponents

What are the signs of too much preload on a wheel bearing?

• Improved vehicle handling
• Decreased temperature in the wheel bearing
• Wheel bearing becomes quieter
• Excessive heat generation and increased noise from the wheel bearing