The ________ is a rotating gear that meshes with the rack.

Technician A says modern vehicle steering columns are now fitted with a collapsible section to reduce driver injury during a collision. Technician B says that some steering columns use an intermediate shaft to prevent the impact force from being transferred directly to the column. Who is correct?

The __________ connects the pitman arm to the idler arm.

Which of the following can be forged as one piece, and can be referred to as a steering knuckle?

The power steering system is designed so that the vehicle can still be controlled even if the engine or the power steering system were to fail—though greater effort would be required.

Reduction ratio is measured in:

Select one:

Steering ratio is not the same on all vehicles and is designed by engineers to provide the best steering response for the vehicle.

The steering box converts the rotary motion of the steering wheel into:

Tech A says that when the vehicle is being driven straight ahead, a belt-driven power steering pump will pump fluid continuously, placing a minimal load on the engine. Tech B says that a belt-driven power steering pump is activated by an electromagnetic clutch, so it only pumps fluid when the wheels are being steered. Who is correct?

When the driver moves the steering wheel, the hydraulic pressure is sent to the ________.

Tech A says that electric power steering systems are much heavier than hydraulic pumps. Tech B says that hydraulic pumps are more compact than electric pumps. Who is correct?

Tech A says that on a hydraulic power steering system the power steering switch turns off the power steering pump if the pressure gets too high. Tech B says that on the same system, the power steering switch is used to turn on the pump if the pressure gets too low. Who is correct?

There are three types of power steering, including all of the following EXCEPT:

Tech A says that the clock spring (spiral cable) assists the turning of the steering wheel on vehicles with EPS. Tech B says that the clock spring is used to transmit an electrical signal to the driver's side airbag. Who is correct?

Tech A says that a torsion bar is used to operate the control valve in a hydraulically controlled power steering system. Tech B says that in the neutral position, the pressure in the power steering system is very high. Who is correct?

In modern computer-controlled four-wheel steering, an actuator similar to a front rack-and-pinion assembly attaches to the rear steering knuckles with: