Automotive Mechanics 10th Edition By Les Simpson – Test Bank

Automotive Mechanics 10th Edition By Les Simpson – Test Bank

Unit 11 Test Bank

1. Pitman arms can be removed by wiggling them backwards and forwards.

FALSE

Competency: AURLTD004 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
Difficulty: Easy
Foundation skills: Reading
Gradable: automatic
Topic: KE: Identification and function of major steering components
Topic: KE: Identification, function and basic operation of steering systems

2. The pitman arm has motion transferred to it by the cross link.s

FALSE

Competency: AURTTD002 Inspect and service steering systems
Difficulty: Easy
Foundation skills: Reading
Gradable: automatic
Topic: KE: Identification and function of major steering components
Topic: KE: Identification, function and basic operation of steering systems

3. The steering damper dampens spring oscillations.

FALSE

Competency: AURTTD002 Inspect and service steering systems
Difficulty: Easy
Foundation skills: Reading
Gradable: automatic
Topic: KE: Identification and function of major steering components
Topic: KE: Identification, function and basic operation of steering systems

4. Steering systems are designed so that, when turning, the front wheels turn at slightly different angles.

TRUE

Competency: AURTTD002 Inspect and service steering systems
Difficulty: Medium
Foundation skills: Learning
Foundation skills: Reading
Gradable: automatic
Topic: KE: Identification, function and basic operation of steering systems

5. A rack is supported in one end by a rack bush and in the other end by:

A. another synthetic or metal bush
B. a needle or roller bearing
C. the pinion and spring-loaded yoke
D. the tight-fitting housing

Competency: AURLTD004 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
Difficulty: Medium
Foundation skills: Learning
Foundation skills: Reading
Gradable: automatic
Topic: KE: Repair procedures for light vehicle steering systems, including procedures for removing, replacing and adjusting the system

6. Rack-and-pinion systems can achieve variable ratios by:

A. changing the angle of the pinion teeth
B. changing the size of the pinion teeth
C. changing the angle of the rack teeth
D. changing the size of the rack teeth

Competency: AURLTD004 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
Difficulty: Medium
Foundation skills: Learning
Foundation skills: Reading
Gradable: automatic
Topic: KE: Application, purpose and operation of the following components of light vehicle steering systems and components
Topic: KE: Operating principles of light vehicle steering systems and associated components

7. The amount of power assist through the steering control valve is mainly influenced by:

A. oil viscosity
B. tyre load
C. oil temperature
D. steering wheel size

Competency: AURLTD004 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
Difficulty: Medium
Foundation skills: Learning
Foundation skills: Reading
Gradable: automatic
Topic: KE: Application, purpose and operation of the following components of light vehicle steering systems and components
Topic: KE: Operating principles of light vehicle steering systems and associated components

8. Speed-sensitive power-assist systems are mainly influenced by:

A. vehicle speed
B. gearbox shaft speed
C. engine speed
D. steering turning speed

Competency: AURLTD004 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
Difficulty: Hard
Foundation skills: Learning
Foundation skills: Reading
Gradable: automatic
Topic: KE: Application, purpose and operation of the following components of light vehicle steering systems and components
Topic: KE: Diagnostic testing procedures for light vehicle steering systems

9. Apart from hydraulic power steering, other power steering types include:

A. pneumatic
B. electro-hydraulic
C. mechanical
D. electro-mechanical

Competency: AURLTD004 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
Difficulty: Medium
Foundation skills: Learning
Foundation skills: Reading
Gradable: automatic
Topic: KE: Application, purpose and operation of the following components of light vehicle steering systems and components

10. How is a steering system checked for free-play and looseness?

A. With the wheels on the ground
B. With the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position
C. By rocking the steering wheel lightly left and right
D. All of the given answers are correct
Competency: AURTTD002 Inspect and service steering systems
Difficulty: Easy
Foundation skills: Learning
Foundation skills: Reading
Gradable: automatic
Topic: KE: Inspection procedures for steering systems

11. On a rack-and-pinion power steering system, the control valve directs fluid pressure on turns to:

A. a vane set on the pinion shaft
B. release the rack pad applied force to make turning easier
C. one side of a piston attached to the rack
D. the inlet side of the pump to increase assistance