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3.3 Steering system

Power Mechanics · Grade 11 · 10 lessons in the design

What you will be able to do

  • explain functions of steering system in a light vehicle
  • describe types of steering systems used in light vehicles
  • identify components of steering systems used in light vehicles
  • describe the operation of manual steering system of a light vehicle
  • service the steering system of a light vehicle
  • appreciate steering systems in a light vehicle

Key questions

“Why are different types of steering systems used in light vehicles?”

Lessons

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  1. What the steering has to do
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    State the three jobs of a light-vehicle steering system and say why more than one type exists.
  2. Camber, caster and toe
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Read this trainer geometry card and decide which measurements pass.
  3. The inner wheel turns further
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Show that the inner front wheel on a bend needs a larger steer angle than the outer wheel.
  4. Manual, hydraulic, electrical
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Compare the three steering types and find a ratio the assistance does not change.
  5. Wheel, box, rods and knuckles
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Name the steering parts and match each one to the rack layout or the box layout.
  6. How a manual rack steers
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe the operation of a manual rack and pinion from the wheel to the knuckles.
  7. Four steering boxes
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe recirculating ball, worm and wheel, worm and sector, and cam and peg.
  8. Help on the same gear
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe hydraulic and electrical assistance and the mechanical path each one leaves in place.
  9. Play, boots and oil level
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Inspect rim play, tie-rod ends, rack boots and steering-box oil, and decide pass or fail.
  10. Joint, grease and the toe card
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Replace a tie-rod end, grease a nipple, refill a box to the plug, and finish on the toe band.