Tools and Equipment
Diag steering system
Diag Fluid Leak
Diag Steering Column
Service
100
What is This Tool
What is: A Pickle Fork
100
This component could cause a whining noise from the engine bay
What is: Power steering pump
100
One Way to check for leaks is to clean it off and run the vehicle to see if there is a drip. True or False
What is: True
100
This sensor may require re calibration if the steering gear is being worked on
What is: Steering Angle sensor
100
This is the first thing that should be done before bringing a vehicle into the shop
What is: a road test (if it is safe enough)
200
Used to check for voltage
What is: A DVOM or Digital Volt OHM Meter
200
A Wiggle or looseness where is shouldn't be
What is: Play in a component
200
This could be used on what type of line
What is: Low pressure
200
Where would you find the procedure to replace the steering column
What is: The service Information or ALLDATA
200
Once you have Diagnosed what is wrong, whats the next step
What is: Price the Parts
300
What is this tool
What is: a Inner Tie Rod Remover
300
Low tire pressure in steering tires could cause this
What is: Hard to turn the steering wheel
300
DAILY DOUBLE
You need to use this tool, when checking for leaks in a system with DYE in it
What is: A blacklight
300
This provides an electrical connection through the steering wheel for accessories such as:
Steering wheel volume control, cruise control, bluetooth and more
What is: A clock spring
300
DAILY DOUBLE!!
Once you have priced Parts, what should happen next
What is: Call the customer, or talk to the service advisor
400
Used to Measure the amount of Play a component has
What is: A dial indicator
400
If These components gets bent, your steering wheel will be off center quite a bit
What is: Inner or Outer Tie Rod
400
This Hose would be considered
What is: A High pressure Line
400
You need to disarm this if working on the steering column
What is: A Air Bag
400
Once a repair is complete, this is a critical part to ensure the customers car is completely fixed
What is: ROAD TEST!
500
What are these used for
What is: Adjusting tie rods on Heavy Duty vehicles
500
When turning the wheel, it is stiff than loose, stiff than loose. What component would cause this?
What is: A worn steering shaft
500
If no leak is found, but fluid is low, what should be done
What is: Ask the customer to come back in a couple of days to recheck for leak
500
DAILY DOUBLE!!
This is a flexible ribbon that is coiled inside a plastic holder
What is: A CLOCK SPRING!
500
If a wheel comes off, after you worked on their vehicle, who is liable?
What is: The technician (YOU)