Steering Types
What steering system is most commonly used today?
Rack & Pinion
What is the purpose of a shock absorber?
Absorbs movement, cushions ride, and keeps stable.
What is round and connected to the steering column?
Steering wheel
What supports the weight of the vehicle?
The spring
What are the three steering types?
Rack and Pinion, Recirculating ball, Worm and sector
What is a sway bar used for?
Minimizing body roll
What connects the steering wheel to the steering mechanism?
Steering column
What controls the rebound of the springs?
Shock absorbers
What steering type does the conventional steering system use?
Recirculating ball
What are the three types of springs?
Coil, leaf, Torsion bar
What converts energy from engine into hydraulic power and is used to help steer the vehicle?
Power steering pump.
What bar twists to absorb the wheels vertical movement?
Torsion bar
What steering system is also called the parallelogram system?
Conventional Steering
Which kind of suspension is made of numerous strips of metal clamped together?
Leaf spring
What connects the rack & pinion to the outer tie rod
Inner tie rod
What connects the knuckle to the steering gear?
Tie rod
What is the worm and sector?
The gear from the steering shaft is shaped like a worm and is connected to a sector gear?
What is the difference between independent and non-independent suspension?
Independent allows wheels to move separately. Non-independent doesn't.
What is the arm that is connected to the center link with a ball socket or pivot bushing?
Pitman arm
What is located behind each wheel with an independent suspension?
Control arm