DTC Steering And Alignment UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM Questions And Correct Answers

DTC Steering And Alignment UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM Questions And Correct
Answers
What size steering wheel is most commonly used on heavy-duty trucks? (pg. 742) - CORRECT
ANSWERS 22-inches



What connects a Pitman arm to the steering control arm? (pg. 744) - CORRECT ANSWERS Drag
link



How does a Pitman shaft connect to the output or sector shaft of a steering gear? (pg. 744) - CORRECT
ANSWERS Splines and clamp bolt



What device does a steering knuckle pivot on? (pg. 745) - CORRECT ANSWERS Kingpin



Technician A says that a kingpin can be straight. Technician B says that a kingpin can be tapered. Who is
correct? (pg. 745) - CORRECT ANSWERS Both Tech A and B



What is used to retain a straight kingpin in a steering knuckle assembly? (pg. 745) - CORRECT
ANSWERS Draw key



What two steering components does an Ackerman arm connect? (pg. 746) - CORRECT
ANSWERS Steering knuckle and tie-rod end



How many Ackerman arms would you find on a typical single axle truck steering system? (pg. 746) -
CORRECT ANSWERS Two



Technician A says that a cross tube connects a pair of Ackerman arms. Technician B says that tie rod ends
have ball sockets built into them. Who is correct? (pg. 746) - CORRECT ANSWERS Both Tech A
and B