Light-Duty Steering Systems Parts Technician First Period Material Identification and Calculations 270103i

Light-Duty Steering Systems

Parts Technician

First Period

Material Identification and Calculations

270103i

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Figure 1 - Drag link (fore and aft) steering linkage. (Courtesy Federal Mogul Canada)


Figure 2 - Haltenberger steering linkage.(Courtesy Federal Mogul Canada)


Figure 3 - Parallelogram steering linkage.(Courtesy General Motors of Canada Limited)


Figure 4 - Rack and pinion steering.(Courtesy General Motors of Canada Limited)


Figure 5 - Parallelogram steering linkage.


Figure 6 - Tapered ball stud.


Figure 7 - Parallelogram centre link.(Courtesy Federal Mogul Canada)


Figure 8 - Pitman arm. (Courtesy Federal Mogul Canada)


Figure 9 - Idler arm.(Courtesy Federal Mogul Canada)


Figure 10 - Tie rod ends.(Courtesy Federal Mogul Canada)


Figure 11 - Tie rod assembly.


Figure 12 - Tie rod sleeve.


Figure 13 - Right-hand and left-hand threads on tie rods.


CAUTION

Remind customers when they are replacing tie rod ends to always put the assembly back exactly as taken off, otherwise inner and outer tie rods can be reversed.


Figure 14 - A cotter pin secures the steering linkage component connections.


Figure 15 - Steering dampener.


Figure 16 - Inner tie rod assembly for rack and pinion.(Courtesy Federal Mogul Canada)


Figure 17 - Tie rod end with jam nut.(Courtesy Federal Mogul Canada)


Figure 18 - Steering gear and linkage.


Figure 19 - Recirculating ball and nut steering gear.


Figure 20 - Exploded view of recirculating ball and nut steering gear. (Courtesy General Motors of Canada Limited)


Figure 21 - Manual rack and pinion.(Courtesy General Motors of Canada Limited)


Figure 22 - Exploded view of manual rack and pinion.(Courtesy General Motors of Canada Limited)


NOTE

When recommending steering gear lubricant, consult the manufacturer's vehicle owner's manual or service publications for the correct type of lubricant.


Figure 23 - Non-integral power steering was simply added to existing steering linkage components in early power steering systems.


Figure 24 - Integral power steering. (Courtesy General Motors of Canada Limited)


Figure 25 - Internal components of an integral power steering gear.(Courtesy General Motors of Canada Limited)


Figure 26 - End takeoff and centre takeoff power steering gears.(Courtesy General Motors of Canada Limited)


Figure 27 - Internal components of a power rack and pinion steering gear.(Courtesy Federal Mogul Canada)


Figure 28 - Power steering hose.


Figure 29 - Types of power steering pumps.


Figure 29 - Types of power steering pumps.

NOTE

Fill the power steering pump with the fluid recommended by the manufacturer. Some manufacturers claim that generic power steering fluid can harm the system.


Figure 30 - Steering shaft couplings.


Figure 31 - Steering column breakaway mounting.


Figure 32 - Collapsible steering shaft. (Courtesy of General Motors of Canada Limited)


Figure 33 - Collapsible steering column.(Courtesy General Motors of Canada Limited)


Figure 34 - Multi-function control centre.


Figure 35 - Multi-function switch.


Figure 36 - Steering column wiring.


Figure 37 - Underside view of tilt components.


Table 1 - Common replacement components and related sales.

Failed Component Related Sales

steering dampener tie rods wheel alignment

pitman arm tie rods cotter pin wheel alignment

idler arm tie rods cotter pin wheel alignment

tie rod cotter pin grease wheel alignment

power steering belt power steering fluid steering gear seal kit

Lubricant power steering hoses power steering fluid


Figure 38(Courtesy Federal Mogul Canada)


Figure 39(Courtesy General Motors of Canada Limited)

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Light-Duty Steering Systems Parts Technician First Period Material Identification and Calculations 270103i