ASE A4 Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair Practice Exam Welcome to your ASE A4 Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair Practice Exam 1. ASE A4: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair What is the purpose of a rack and pinion steering gear in a vehicle? A. To control tire pressure B. To maintain engine oil level C. To convert rotational motion into linear motion for steering D. To adjust suspension height None 2. ASE A4: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair In a vehicle's power steering system, what is the primary function of the power steering pump? A. To control tire pressure B. To provide power assistance for steering C. To maintain engine oil level D. To adjust suspension height None 3. ASE A4: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair What is the term for the condition where the steering wheel does not return to the center position after a turn? A. Oversteer B. Understeer C. Wheel alignment D. Steering drift None 4. ASE A4: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair In a recirculating ball steering gear, what is the purpose of the ball nut? A. To control tire pressure B. To provide power assistance for steering C. To maintain engine oil level D. To convert rotational motion into linear motion for steering None 5. ASE A4: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair What is the primary function of the steering gear assembly in a vehicle's steering system? A. To control tire pressure B. To maintain engine oil level C. To convert rotational motion into linear motion for steering D. To adjust suspension height None 6. ASE A4: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair In a vehicle with electronic power steering (EPS), what component provides steering assistance without the need for hydraulic fluid? A. Hydraulic pump B. Steering column C. Electric motor D. Power steering reservoir None 7. ASE A4: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair What is the term for the excessive play or looseness in the steering wheel, often caused by worn steering components? A. Oversteer B. Understeer C. Steering wheel play D. Steering column tilt None 8. ASE A4: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair In a vehicle with a recirculating ball steering gear, what component is responsible for redistributing the balls to maintain smooth operation? A. Ball nut B. Worm gear C. Sector shaft D. Pitman arm None 9. ASE A4: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair What does the term "steering ratio" refer to in a vehicle's steering system? A. The ratio of engine power to steering power B. The ratio of tire diameter to steering wheel diameter C. The ratio of steering wheel movement to wheel movement D. The ratio of steering wheel play to tire pressure None 10. ASE A4: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair What is the term for the condition where the front wheels lose traction and slide toward the outside of a turn? A. Oversteer B. Understeer C. Wheel alignment D. Steering drift None 11. ASE A4: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair What is the primary purpose of a pitman arm in a vehicle's steering system? A. To control tire pressure B. To provide power assistance for steering C. To convert rotational motion into linear motion for steering D. To transmit steering motion from the steering gear to the steering linkage None 12. ASE A4: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair What is the term for the condition where the front wheels turn less than the amount indicated by the steering wheel input? A. Oversteer B. Understeer C. Steering wheel play D. Steering column tilt None 13. ASE A4: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair In a vehicle's steering system, what is the function of the idler arm? A. To control tire pressure B. To provide power assistance for steering C. To maintain engine oil level D. To support the steering linkage and maintain alignment None 14. ASE A4: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair What is the term for the condition where the rear wheels lose traction and slide toward the outside of a turn? A. Oversteer B. Understeer C. Wheel alignment D. Steering drift None 15. ASE A4: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair In a vehicle with a recirculating ball steering gear, what component is responsible for converting the rotational motion of the worm gear into lateral movement? A. Ball nut B. Worm gear C. Sector shaft D. Pitman arm None 16. ASE A4: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair What is the term for the condition where the front wheels turn more than the amount indicated by the steering wheel input? A. Oversteer B. Understeer C. Steering wheel play D. Steering column tilt None 17. ASE A4: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair In a vehicle's steering system, what is the function of the tie rods? A. To control tire pressure B. To provide power assistance for steering C. To maintain engine oil level D. To connect the steering gear to the steering knuckles and control the wheel alignment None 18. ASE A4: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair What is the term for the condition where the steering wheel shakes or vibrates while driving at higher speeds? A. Oversteer B. Understeer C. Steering wheel play D. Steering wheel oscillation None 19. ASE A4: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair What is the term for the condition where the steering wheel is difficult to turn, especially at low speeds? A. Oversteer B. Understeer C. Wheel alignment D. Steering wheel hardspot None 20. ASE A4: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair In a vehicle's steering system, what is the purpose of the steering gearbox? A. To control tire pressure B. To provide power assistance for steering C. To convert rotational motion into linear motion for steering D. To adjust suspension height None 21. ASE A4: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair What is the term for the condition where the vehicle pulls to one side when driving on a straight road? A. Oversteer B. Understeer C. Steering wheel play D. Vehicle drift None 22. ASE A4: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair In a hydraulic power steering system, what is the function of the power steering fluid? A. To control tire pressure B. To provide power assistance for steering C. To maintain engine oil level D. To adjust suspension height None 23. ASE A4: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair What is the term for the condition where the steering wheel is not centered when the vehicle is traveling straight? A. Oversteer B. Understeer C. Wheel alignment D. Steering wheel off-center None 24. ASE A4: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair What component is responsible for transmitting steering motion from the steering gear to the wheels in a recirculating ball steering gear system? A. Ball nut B. Worm gear C. Sector shaft D. Pitman arm None 25. ASE A4: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair What is the term for the condition where the vehicle turns more sharply than intended in response to steering input? A. Oversteer B. Understeer C. Overturning D. Steering wheel play None 26. ASE A4: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair What is the purpose of the steering damper (also known as a steering stabilizer) in a vehicle's steering system? A. To control tire pressure B. To provide power assistance for steering C. To maintain engine oil level D. To reduce steering wheel vibration and stabilize steering None 27. ASE A4: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair What is the term for the condition where the front wheels turn more than the rear wheels in response to steering input? A. Oversteer B. Understeer C. Overturning D. Front wheel drive None 28. ASE A4: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair In a vehicle's steering system, what is the purpose of the steering knuckles? A. To control tire pressure B. To provide power assistance for steering C. To maintain engine oil level D. To connect the wheels to the suspension and allow for wheel movement None 29. ASE A4: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair What is the term for the condition where the steering wheel is loose and moves without controlling the vehicle's direction? A. Oversteer B. Understeer C. Steering wheel play D. Loose steering column None 30. ASE A4: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair What is the term for the condition where the steering wheel is difficult to turn and makes a squealing or whining noise during steering? A. Oversteer B. Understeer C. Steering wheel hardspot D. Steering column tilt None Time is Up! Time's up
