Steering Quiz "A" Flashcards
What component connects the pitman arm to the upper steering arm?
Drag Link
What device allows the steering knuckle to pivot?
Kingpin
What is used to retain a straight kingpin?
Draw key(s)
How many lower steering arms are found on a typical single axle steering system?
2
What device is used to synchronize movement from the left steering knuckle to the right steering knuckle?
Tie-rod
Kingpins can be either _________ or __________?
Straight, Tapered
What type of manual steering gear is used on heavy duty trucks?
Recirculating ball
What component would be considered the input member in a truck manual steering gear assembly?
Worm shaft
What is the common way that the pitman arm is connected the the sector shaft?
Splines and pinch bolt
Where is the timing mark on the steering gear located?
Sector shaft
The power steering system on a truck is defined as being________-
Power assist
When is the most steering effort required by a truck driver?
Low speed loaded and parking
The tie rod has internal threads with..
Right hand threads on right and left hand on left
If the retaining nut came loose on the drag link/pitman arm end what could result?
The mounting hole in the pitman arm could be damaged
Operating a power steering system when it is low on fluid could cause?
Slow steering
What it the proper repair procedure when dealing with damaged steering components?
Replaced with new components
The main components of the power steering system on a heavy duty truck consists of?
The reservoir, the pump and steering gear
The maximum angle on turns for each wheel on a steering axle is controlled by the?
Steering stops
If the wheelbase of a truck is altered what may have to be changed?
Lower steering arms
If the pressure relief valve on a power steering system was set too low the result would be?
Lack of power assist
