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A4 - Steering & Suspension Pre-Work

There are no Spaces between any words in the crossword puzzle answers. Complete this assignment and bring it with you to the class.
Across
a suspension component that restricts lateral movement of a solid axle. Usually used with coil springs and lower control arms or radius rods; also called a panhard rod.
a steering problem in which a vehicle tends to turn to the left or the right after a bump without any steering input from the driver. This is usually caused by some steering misalignment or damage that permits change of toe when the suspension works up and down.
the angle formed by the relationship of the kingpin axis and a vertical axis through the wheel centerline when viewed from the side of the vehicle.
the principle device in the suspension of the same name, in which the spring and shock absorber are combined in a single unit.
a conventional steering system component consisting of an arm that swivels in a bushing on a shaft which is attached to the frame. The _____ ___ is mounted on the right side of the vehicle and is the same length and same angle as the pitman arm. Its primary function is to hold the right end of the center link and to transfer the steering motion to the right side tie-rod.
the relationship between the height of a tire from bead to tread, and the tread width; usually expressed as a percentage of the tread width.
a suspension component that provides a pivot point that allows the steering knuckle to move up and down as well as turn in response to steering input. The ball fits into the socket housing that is attached to the control arm and the stud on the other end of the ball is attached to the steering knuckle.
the difference between the trust line and the geometric centerline of the vehicle.
a tire wear pattern (caused by wheel imbalance) in which pieces appear to be cut out of the tire by a spoon. Also referred to as cupping.
the sum of the angle of camber and steering axis inclination; the sum of two intersecting angles.
the attitude of a tire/wheel assembly in which when viewed from the front the distance between the tops and bottoms of the tires are different. This is measured when setting up how much the top/bottom of the tire should lean in or out.
the angle between true vertical and an imaginary line running through the rotational center of the ball joint(s). Abbreviated as SAI.
a steering linkage component which attaches the pitman arm to the idler arm, tie-rod, or Cross link.
a steering linkage component that connects the pitman arm and the steering arm.
a steering system component mounted on the steering box shaft that transfers the gearbox motion to the steering linkage.
a suspension component that is connected to a twin I-beam or solid axle at one end and to the vehicle frame through bushings at the other. The ____ ___ braces the I-beam or axle and keeps it at a right angle to the vehicle frame.
Down
on vehicles where the lower control arm is attached to the frame at one pivot point, a ___ ___ is used to brace the control arm against the vehicle frame.
the direction in which the wheel tends to roll; a major factor in tire wear.
a bar made of spring steel that uses a twisting motion to support the weight of the vehicle and absorb road shocks.
a type of steering mechanism that replaces the pitman arm, center link, and idler arm on gearbox steering. The steering column ends in a pinion gear that moves the driven rack to the left and right. The rack ends contain ball studs connected to the steering knuckles.
the loss of traction that results when a tire loses sufficient grip on a wet roadway; the tire actually loses contact with the road surface and rides on a thin film.
a ball and socket joint that connects the tie rod to the steering knuckle and to the center link or steering rack.
a measuring device equipped with a readout dial used most often to determine end play/motion or irregularities
a measuring device equipped with a readout dial used to measure depth, length, or diameter.
the tendency of many front wheel drive vehicles with half shafts of unequal length, to turn from the desired direction when accelerating. Especially in a curve, or when decelerating in a curve.