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How would you adjust a rack yoke bearing? ✔✔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? ✔✔- 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? ✔✔A faulty or leaking power steering gear.
What could a shifted front cradle affect? ✔✔- Front camber
- Front caster
- Thrust angle
, What is one thing that spring eye bushings and worn strut bushings could cause? ✔✔A pull on
acceleration and deceleration.
Why is camber angle important? ✔✔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? ✔✔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 ✔✔Steering damper
A popping noise while turning the steering wheel is most likely caused by? ✔✔Worn front tie
rods
What is the most likely cause of a power steering hose leaking on a vehicle? ✔✔Separated motor
mounts
What angle has the greatest affect on steering wheel return? ✔✔Caster