How is the steering column held central to the tube?
By bearings or bushes
What safety feature do most steering columns have?
Collapsible steering
What are the components of a solid beam front axle in order?
- Steering Wheel
- Steering Column
- Steering box
- Drop bar (pitman arm)
- Drag Link
- Upper steering arm
- Stub axle
- Lower steering arm
- Track rod
Opposite wheel lower arm then connected to track rod
What is Backlash?
The tolerance between the gears in a steering box
What is reversible steering?
Where the steering wheel will turn when the wheels itself are turned
What is irreversible steering?
Not being able to move the steering wheel by moving the wheel
What types of steering boxes do we have?
- Worm or cam and roller
- Worm and recirculating ball
- Rack and pinion
When would you adjust lock stops on a wheel?
When you change the size of the tyre to prevent it fouling on other components
What is the purpose of the steering box?
- To convert rotary to reciprocating motion
- To give a mechanical advantage
Why must a rack and pinon be in 3 parts?
To prevent both wheels feeling shock under one side
What size split are you allowed in a ball joints rubber gator?
None
What two ways can you secure a ball joint?
- Nyloc nut
- Castellated nut
What are alternative names for ball joints?
- Track rod ends
- Tyre rod ends
