Steering

Question 1

Part time power assist?

Answer 1

Used on on-highway trucks. The resistance of the tires varies pressure in the system. Still uses a mechanical linkage to the steering components

Question 2

Full time power steering?

Answer 2

Total power steer using hydraulic valves and hydraulic oil and pressure

Question 3

What happens in the event of pump failure ?

Answer 3

Emergency steering pumps drivin off the transmission will supply flow to the steering system

Question 4

What will a directional control valve also be identified as?

Answer 4

Reversing valve

Question 5

Steering control valve is called?

Answer 5

HMU or hand metering unit

Question 6

Steering valve stop screws do what?

Answer 6

Unload or meter steering hydraulic oil right before max angle is reached

Question 7

2 types of filters?

Answer 7

Depth —> spin on

Surface type —> screen/ magnet

Question 8

What is mesh count?

Answer 8

Squares in a surface type filter in a square inch