Steering Columns

Question 1

The two pieces of collapsible steering shafts are held together by:

a) injected plastic
b) steel shear pins
c) bolts and nuts
d) springs

Answer 1

a) injected plastic

Question 2

Couplings on the steering shaft:

a) are never serviceable
b) support and locate the steering column in the vehicle
c) help to isolate the steering column in the vehicle
d) provide a non-flexible connection between the steering gear and and the steering shaft

Answer 2

c) help to isolate the steering wheel from road noise and shock

Question 3

Air bag wiring and connectors are commonly colour coded:

a) red or green
b) yellow or orange
c) black or white
d) blue or purple

Answer 3

b) yellow or orange

Question 4

The clock spring provides a:

a) hard-wired connection to the actuator
b) time delay for the air bag system
c) return device to collapse the air bag after deployment
d) timed triggering device for the air bag

Answer 4

a) hard-wired connection to the actuator

Question 5

If the air bag light comes on when the vehicle is started, but goes out after a few seconds, what is the service procedure required?

a) check for loose connection at the yellow connector at the base of the steering column
b) No service is requires. This is a normal self-test function
c) replace the air bag fuse
d) rearm the actuator

Answer 5

b) No service is required. This is a normal self-test function

Question 6

The air bag system must be disarmed:

a) only if the air bag system is being serviced
b) any time the steering column is serviced
c) after removing the actuator
d) when the battery is replaced

Answer 6

b) any time the steering column is serviced

Question 7

Any time the air bag actuator is removed from the vehicle, it must be:

a) deployed in a controlled manner
b) carried with the trim cover held toward your body
c) stored so accidental deployment does not pose a hazard
d) replaced with a new one

Answer 7

c) stored so accidental deployment does not pose a hazard

Question 8

Shorting bars in the connectors for the air bag system:

a) short out the actuator circuit during deployment
b) close the actuator circuit when the system is armed
c) open the actuator circuit when the system is disarmed
d) short out the actuator circuit when the connector is disconnected

Answer 8

d) short out the actuator circuit when the connector is disconnected

Question 9

If inspection of a steering column support reveals breakaway capsules are shifted in their brackets, what is the proper service procedure?

a) use larger washers on the fasteners
b) tap the capsules back in place
c) no service is required. The capsules shift back on their own
d) replace the steering column support

Answer 9

d) replace the steering column support

Question 10

Mechanic’s wire can be used on multi-function switch wiring to:

a) short out the switch during disassembly
b) secure the harness to the steering column
c) test for positioning in the connector
d) guide the wires through passages in the steering column

Answer 10

d) guide the wires through passages in the steering column

Question 11

Most steering column components:

a) can be repaired or overhauled in the service shop
b) are replaced as an assembly
c) must be replaced every time they are removed
d) cannot be accessed in the vehicle

Answer 11

b) are replaced as an assembly

Question 12

The steering wheel should be locked in the straight-ahead position before disconnecting the steering column from the steering gear to prevent:

a) damage to the air bag clock spring or contact coil
b) the steering linkage from getting off-centre
c) collapse of the steering shaft
d) deployment of the air bag

Answer 12

a) damage to the air bag clock spring or contact coil