memory steer (alignment)

Question 1

memory steer is a term used to describe the ______ or _____ of a vehicle caused by faults in the ______ and ________ system

Answer 1

lead
pull
steering
suspension

Question 2

often a _______ upper strut ____ or ______ gear can cause a pulling condition in one direction after making a turn, as if the vehicle had a ____ and pulled in the same direction

Answer 2

defective
bearing
steering
memory

Question 3

what is most likely the cause of memory steer?

Answer 3

binding suspension or steering components

Question 4

to correct memory steer what should be disconneted from where and checked for free rotation

Answer 4

wheels from tie rod end

Question 5

wheels disconnected from tie rod ends should do what?

Answer 5

rotate easily without bind or roughness

Question 6

what should be done to components to eliminate binding conditions?

Answer 6

repair or replace

Question 7

one of the most common causes of memory steer is what?

Answer 7

installation of steering and suspension components with the front wheels turned

Question 8

most steering and suspension components contains a ________ which has a memory if moved from its install position. if the memory steer condition is only in one direction, then this is the most likely cause.

Answer 8

rubber

Question 9

the rubber compones experts a _____ on suspension ot steering that causes the vehicle to _____ to one side

Answer 9

force
pull

Question 10

to test for memory steer perform a _________

Answer 10

test drive

Question 11

memory test step 1:
with the vehicle _______ at and intersection or in a parking area. turn the _________ completely to the _______ stop then straighten the wheel without going past the ______ ahead position

Answer 11

stooped
steering wheel
left
straight

Question 12

memory steer test procedure 2

lightly _____ the vehicle and note for any _____ of the vehicle to _____ or ____ to the left

Answer 12

accelerate
tendency
lead
pull

Question 13

step 3 in memory steer procedure

_____ the procedure turning the steering wheel to the_____

Answer 13

repeat
right

Question 14

a five wheel alignment includes a check of the ___________

Answer 14

steering wheel

Question 15

if toe is adjusted without the steering wheel straight what can happen

Answer 15

the wheel will not be straight while the vehicle is straight resulting in the customer believing the vehicle is not aligned

Question 16

many vehicle manufacturers now include the maximum allowable steering wheel angle variation from straight this specification is commonly?

Answer 16

plus or minus 3 degrees or less