Study The Function of The Rack and Pinion Power Steering System
Study The Function of The Rack and Pinion Power Steering System
Study The Function of The Rack and Pinion Power Steering System
Transmission
2. What is the function of a steering gear box?
Engine
Suspension
3. What do you mean by steering ratio?
Steering
4. What is variable ratio steering? Brakes
Wheels
5. Which steering gearbox is used in the ACTROS truck?
Alignment
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Rack & Pinion Steering Box
PDI
Disassemble the rack and pinion steering gear box
Maintenance
Transmission
Engine
Suspension
Steering
Label the figure
1. Describe in brief the working of the steering gear. Brakes
Wheels
Alignment
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Rack & Pinion Steering Box
PDI
1. Which play can be set in the rack and pinion steering gear? Describe the
procedure. Maintenance
Transmission
2. What will be the effect if the play is not correctly set?
Engine
3. What is the procedure for checking and adjusting centre position of steering Suspension
gear?
Steering
4. What is the function of: Brakes
a) Steering Play Compensator
Wheels
b) Steering Damper
Alignment
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Rack & Pinion Steering Pump
1. Describe in brief the working of the pump PDI
Maintenance
Transmission
2. What is the advantage of having two inlets and two outlets? Engine
Suspension
Steering
3. What is the important procedure to be carried out while installing
the pump in the vehicle? Brakes
Wheels
Read the procedure for checking oil pressure. What is the specified pressure for 203008? Alignment
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Disassemble the re-circulating ball screw type of steering gear box PDI
Maintenance
Transmission
Suspension
Steering
Brakes
Why is the re-circulating ball screw type of steering gear used in heavy vehicles?
Wheels
Alignment
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• What is the objective of having Steering system? PDI
Maintenance
• What different types of Steering System do you know?
Transmission
Engine
• Name the different types of Steering Gear / Steering Box used in a vehicle?
Suspension
Transmission
Engine
Suspension
• How will you fill &Y bleed the power steering pump?
(Refer WIS Doc No. – AR46.30-P-0010CW) Steering
Brakes
Wheels
Alignment
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• Study the following documents & understand the steps to be followed in case of any
such repair to be carried out. PDI
a) Remove & Install steering wheel. (WIS Doc No. – AR46.10-P-0100CW)
Maintenance
b) Check & Replace rubber boot. (WIS Doc No. – AR46.40-P-0400EW)
c) Check Steering wheel torque. (WIS Doc No. – sm46.00-P-0002a) Transmission
d) Check oil pressure of power steering pump. (WIS Doc No. – AR46.30-P-0100CW)
e) Remove & Install Rack & Pinion Steering. (WIS Doc No. – AR46.20-P-0600CW)
Engine
Suspension
Steering
Brakes
Wheels
Alignment