ASE Test A4, Section A - Manual and Powered Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair Questions and Answers

What four steering components may cause excessive steering wheel free play? A worn flexible coupling, worn steering u-joint, loose steering gear mounting bolts, and/or a loose steering gear preload. What must be centered as it is tightened into position? The vehicle's subframe. What must be centered and neutralized when the subframe is serviced? The steering colum. What two things can cause binding in the steering column? Off center subframes, and off center steering columns. Off center subframes can cause what in the steering column? Binding. Off center steering columns can cause what in the steering? Binding. On a front wheel drive vehicle, what four things does the subframe support? Engine, Transmission, Drive Train, and Suspension. What must be centered and tightened into position when it is loosened or removed for service? The vehicle's subframe. What type of holes are there in the brackets attaching the steering column to the chassis brace under the dash? Slotted Holes. How is the steering column attached to the vehicle? It is attached through slotted holes in brackets attaching the steering column to the chassis brace. What two things should you do if you remove the steering column? Center and neutralize the steering column. What causes excessive steering wheel freeplay in a manual steering system? A loose worm bearing preload. Will an overfilled steering system affect steering effort? No it will not. What happens to the steering effort when positive caster is less than specified? Steering effort is reduced.