SS-LAB 1 In this lab, student will: Identify steering system components, function of each, customer concern in relation to component; determine necessary action. Student will then complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, cause, and correction of steering system problems on a vehicle assigned by instructor. NEXT

Steering Components/Functions Click Here and read about how steering works Click Here and read about how steering works Click Here and read about how steering works Click Here and read about how steering works NEXTPREVIOUS

Matching: Functions of Steering Parts (Click on each term below to find match) Power Steering Pump Power Steering Pump attached to the steering shaft Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion device that senses the force on the steering wheel Tie Rod Tie Rod hydraulic power for the steering is provided by this Pinion Gear Pinion Gear Channels the hydraulic fluid from the pump to the steering gear or rack & pinion Steering Shaft Steering Shaft used on many trucks and SUVs today, and contains a worm gear Recirculating-ball Steering Recirculating-ball Steering A rod that connects the steering mechanism to the front wheel Power Steering Hose Power Steering Hose gear set is enclosed in a metal tube, with each end of the rack protruding from the tube Rotary Valve Rotary Valve Connects the steering wheel to the steering mechanism NEXT

Matching: Functions of Steering Parts Power Steering Pump attached to the steering shaft Rack & Pinion device that senses the force on the steering wheel Tie Rod hydraulic power for the steering is provided by this Pinion Gear Channels the hydraulic fluid from the pump to the steering gear or rack & pinion Steering Shaft used on many trucks and SUVs today, and contains a worm gear Recirculating-ball Steering A rod that connects the steering mechanism to the front wheel Power Steering Hose gear set is enclosed in a metal tube, with each end of the rack protruding from the tube Rotary Valve Connects the steering wheel to the steering mechanism PREVIOUS

Matching: Functions of Steering Parts Power Steering Pump attached to the steering shaft Rack & Pinion device that senses the force on the steering wheel Tie Rod hydraulic power for the steering is provided by this Pinion Gear Channels the hydraulic fluid from the pump to the steering gear or rack & pinion Steering Shaft used on many trucks and SUVs today, and contains a worm gear Recirculating-ball Steering A rod that connects the steering mechanism to the front wheel Power Steering Hose gear set is enclosed in a metal tube, with each end of the rack protruding from the tube Rotary Valve Connects the steering wheel to the steering mechanism PREVIOUS

Matching: Functions of Steering Parts Power Steering Pump attached to the steering shaft Rack & Pinion device that senses the force on the steering wheel Tie Rod hydraulic power for the steering is provided by this Pinion Gear Channels the hydraulic fluid from the pump to the steering gear or rack & pinion Steering Shaft used on many trucks and SUVs today, and contains a worm gear Recirculating-ball Steering A rod that connects the steering mechanism to the front wheel Power Steering Hose gear set is enclosed in a metal tube, with each end of the rack protruding from the tube Rotary Valve Connects the steering wheel to the steering mechanism PREVIOUS

Matching: Functions of Steering Parts Power Steering Pump attached to the steering shaft Rack & Pinion device that senses the force on the steering wheel Tie Rod hydraulic power for the steering is provided by this Pinion Gear Channels the hydraulic fluid from the pump to the steering gear or rack & pinion Steering Shaft used on many trucks and SUVs today, and contains a worm gear Recirculating-ball Steering A rod that connects the steering mechanism to the front wheel Power Steering Hose gear set is enclosed in a metal tube, with each end of the rack protruding from the tube Rotary Valve Connects the steering wheel to the steering mechanism PREVIOUS

Matching: Functions of Steering Parts Power Steering Pump attached to the steering shaft Rack & Pinion device that senses the force on the steering wheel Tie Rod hydraulic power for the steering is provided by this Pinion Gear Channels the hydraulic fluid from the pump to the steering gear or rack & pinion Steering Shaft used on many trucks and SUVs today, and contains a worm gear Recirculating-ball Steering A rod that connects the steering mechanism to the front wheel Power Steering Hose gear set is enclosed in a metal tube, with each end of the rack protruding from the tube Rotary Valve Connects the steering wheel to the steering mechanism PREVIOUS

Matching: Functions of Steering Parts Power Steering Pump attached to the steering shaft Rack & Pinion device that senses the force on the steering wheel Tie Rod hydraulic power for the steering is provided by this Pinion Gear Channels the hydraulic fluid from the pump to the steering gear or rack & pinion Steering Shaft used on many trucks and SUVs today, and contains a worm gear Recirculating-ball Steering A rod that connects the steering mechanism to the front wheel Power Steering Hose gear set is enclosed in a metal tube, with each end of the rack protruding from the tube Rotary Valve Connects the steering wheel to the steering mechanism PREVIOUS

Matching: Functions of Steering Parts Power Steering Pump attached to the steering shaft Rack & Pinion device that senses the force on the steering wheel Tie Rod hydraulic power for the steering is provided by this Pinion Gear Channels the hydraulic fluid from the pump to the steering gear or rack & pinion Steering Shaft used on many trucks and SUVs today, and contains a worm gear Recirculating-ball Steering A rod that connects the steering mechanism to the front wheel Power Steering Hose gear set is enclosed in a metal tube, with each end of the rack protruding from the tube Rotary Valve Connects the steering wheel to the steering mechanism PREVIOUS

Matching: Functions of Steering Parts Power Steering Pump attached to the steering shaft Rack & Pinion device that senses the force on the steering wheel Tie Rod hydraulic power for the steering is provided by this Pinion Gear Channels the hydraulic fluid from the pump to the steering gear or rack & pinion Steering Shaft used on many trucks and SUVs today, and contains a worm gear Recirculating-ball Steering A rod that connects the steering mechanism to the front wheel Power Steering Hose gear set is enclosed in a metal tube, with each end of the rack protruding from the tube Rotary Valve Connects the steering wheel to the steering mechanism PREVIOUS

Checking Your Understanding Click on Link to Quiz Below: NEXTPREVIOUS

Concerns/Complaints Power Steering Pump Noisy or fluid leaks Rack & Pinion Binding/Rattling or fluid leaks Tie Rod Looseness or excess play in steering Pinion Gear Looseness or excess play in steering, rattling noises Steering Shaft Looseness or excess play in steering, rattling noises Recirculating-ball Steering Looseness or excess play in steering, rattling noises, fluid leaks Power Steering Hose Fluid leaks Rotary Valve Binding one or both directions / Rattling or fluid leaks Steering Fluid Low = noisy, Dirty or burned smelling NEXT

Now Write a Repair Order See instructor for assigned vehicle See instructor for assigned vehicle Get list of customer concerns/complaints Get list of customer concerns/complaints Research possible causes Research possible causes Create estimate to correct problems Create estimate to correct problems Include parts, labor, fluids, and taxes in your estimate of repairs needed. Include parts, labor, fluids, and taxes in your estimate of repairs needed. Link to repair order Link to repair order Link to repair order Link to repair order NEXT

Student Feedback What did you learn from this exercise? What did you learn from this exercise? What would have made it a better lesson? What would have made it a better lesson? Are there areas that need better directions? Are there areas that need better directions? Any additions that might make this lesson easier to understand? Any additions that might make this lesson easier to understand? Please write down your answers and discuss them with your instructor. Please write down your answers and discuss them with your instructor.