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16 Cards in this Set
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what are the 2 types of steering methods?
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ackerman system and fifth wheel.
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what is the difference between ackerman system and fifth wheel steering methods?
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ackerman pivots on steering arms while fifth wheel pivots the entire front axle. (fifth wheel is usually used on equipment that requires towing).
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what are the 2 types of steering linkages?
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Solid Axle Steering Linkage and Independent Suspension Steering Linkage.
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what are the 3 types of Independent Suspension Steering Linkages?
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Center Steering Linkage and Parallelogram Steering Linkage
Rack and Pinion Steering Linkage |
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which steering linkage used an intemediate knuckle arm in the center of the tie rods?
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center steering linkage
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which steering linkage uses an idler arm?
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Parallelogram Steering Linkage
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what are the 5 type of steering gears?
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1. Worm and Sector Type
2. Worm and Roller Type 3. Cam and Lever Type 4. Worm and Nut Type 5. Rack and Pinion Type |
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what are the 3 Configurations of Power Steering Systems?
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Linkage Type, Integral, and Semi-Integral.
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what is the desirable method of power steering for heavy vehicles?
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air steering.
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what is the difference
in the turning ratios of the two front wheels called? |
toe out.
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what is the angle measured in degrees, that the steering knuckle pivots
are tilted forward or backward from the vertical axis when viewed from the side? |
caster.
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what Is the angle
made by the wheel with the vertical axis when It is In the straight ahead position? |
camber.
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what is it called when the wheels are
closer together at the bottom than they are at the top? |
positive camber.
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what is the recommended angle of camber?
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1 degree.
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what is refered to as the amount in
inches that the wheels point in; that is, the distance between the front wheels is less at the front than it is at the rear? |
toe in.
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what is refered to as the ability of the
vehicle to maintain a right angle between the centerline of the vehicle and both the front and rear axles or spindles. If this angle is off, the vehicle will appear to be going sideways down a straight road? |
tracking.
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