Truck Steering And Suspension Michigan Mechanic Study Guide (50 Terms).

WHEN TROUBLE SHOOTING A POWER STEERING SYSTEM, YOU NOTICE OIL FOAMING. WHAT CAN CAUSE THIS? {Ans: A. THE FLUID LEVEL IS LOW. (CORRECT AWNSER) B. A BINDING RELIEF VALVE. C. A PLUGGED VENT. (NOT CORRECT AWNSER) D. THE OPERATING TEMPERATURE IS BELOW NORMAL.}WHAT IS THE FIRST THING TO CHECK IN A CASE OF HARD STEERING? {Ans: A. AIR PRESSURE IN TIRES. (POSSIBLE CORRECT AWNSER) B. CAMBER SETTINGS. (NOT CORRECT AWNSER) C. DRAG LINK SETTINGS. D. STEERING COLUMN LUBRICATION. (NOT CORRECT AWNSER)}ON A COMPLETE OVERHAUL OF A MANUAL RECIRCULATING BALL STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY, WHAT ADJUSTMENT IS MADE FIRST? {Ans: A. THE SECTOR SHAFT ADJUSTMENT. B. THE OVER-CENTER ADJUSTMENT. C. THE WORN BEARING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT. (CORRECT AWNSER) D. THE STEERING STOP ADJUSTMENT.}THE UNIT SHOWN IN THE DRAWING BELOW HAS A FOUR SPRING TORQUE LEAF SUSPENSION. DISTANCE W IS 101 1/2". DISTANCE X IS 101 1/2". DISTANCE Y IS 49 7/8". DISTANCE Z IS 50 1/4". HOW WOULD YOU ADJUST THE REAR AXLE TO MAKE Y AND Z EQUAL? {Ans: A. TURN THE FRONT HANGER CAM BOLTS. (NOT CORRECT AWNSER) B. REPOSITION THE SPRING SLIDERS. C. CHANGE SHACKLE LENGTH. D. ADJSUT THE RADIUS RODS. (CORRECT AWNSER)}WHAT MUST YOU DO