ASE: Steering and Suspension
How would you adjust a rack yoke bearing? - correct answer Tighten, then look at OEM
specifications and back off by the suggested amount of degrees.
If a customer states that their steering wheel turns more to the left than to the right, what are some of
the most likely causes? - correct answer - Incorrectly timed steering gear
- Bent pitman arm
- Bent tie rod
A customer says that their vehicle is difficult to steer, but only in one direction. What is the most likely
cause? - correct answer A faulty or leaking power steering gear.
What could a shifted front cradle affect? - correct answer - Front camber
- Front caster
- Thrust angle
What is one thing that spring eye bushings and worn strut bushings could cause? - correct answer
A pull on acceleration and deceleration.
Why is camber angle important? - correct answer It is a tire wear angle and can cause a pull
in the steering.
What could happen if a composite leaf spring is scratched during installation? - correct answer
If the spring is dented or scratched it will be weakened and break more easily.
Vehicles with high caster settings are most likely to use a ___________ ____________ to help control
front-wheel shimmy - correct answer Steering damper
