Steering Linkage Quiz

How are the inner tie rods attached to the rack on a center take-off type rack and pinion steering gear?

• Riveted

• Bolted

• Pinned

• Staked

A vehicle equipped with four-wheel steering will use ________ mode when moving at low speeds.

• opposite-phase
• same-phase

• single-phase

• right-phase

What is the MOST likely cause of bump steer?

• Worn outer tie rod ends

• A worn center link

• A lack of proper lubrication of all ball and socket joints

• Worn or oil soaked rack bushings

Technician A says that outer tie rod ends should be replaced in pairs, even if only one is worn. Technician B says that some rack and pinion systems use inner tie rod ends mounted to the center of the rack Which technician is correct?

• Technician A only

• Technician B only

• Both technicians

• Neither technician

Which tool is NOT recommended to be used to separate tapered steering components because it can do harm?

• Tie rod removal puller

• Two hammers

• Taper breaker

• Pickle fork

Technician A says that the pitman arm is connected to the steering gear. Technician B says that an idler arm is used with all rack and pinion steering linkages. Which technician is correct?

• Technician A only

• Technician B only

• Both technicians

• Neither technician

Which of the following terms may be used to describe the center link?

• Connecting link

• Drag link

• Relay rod

• All of these are correct

Which of the following linkage types may be used with a rack and pinion design?

• Cross steer

• Haltenberger

• Parallelogram

• None of these are correct

Technician A says that tie rod ends are used to connect the steering linkage to the steering knuckles. Technician B says that some ball and socket joints are filled with rubber and do not require lubrication. Which technician is correct?

• Technician A only

• Technician B only

• Both technicians

• Neither technician

Technician A says that steering ball socket joints do not need lubrication. Technician B says that it's a good idea to lubricate steering stops. Which technician is correct?

• Technician A only

• Technician B only

• Both technicians

• Neither technician