Question 1
A school bus exhibits hard steering only when the engine is cold, improving as it warms up. Tech A says a worn power steering pump can cause this. Tech B says cold, thick power steering fluid combined with a partially restricted hose can cause temporary hard steering. Who is correct?
Correct Answer:
Both Tech A and Tech B
Question 2
During a kingpin inspection on a school bus front axle, the technician finds excessive vertical (up-and-down) play at the steering knuckle. This wear most directly indicates a worn:
Correct Answer:
Thrust bearing or shims at the kingpin
Question 3
A school bus integral power steering gear leaks fluid from the sector shaft seal. The most likely root cause to check before simply replacing the seal is:
Correct Answer:
A worn sector shaft or bushing letting the shaft move
Question 4
What is the primary purpose of the steering damper (stabilizer) sometimes used on school bus front steering linkage?
Correct Answer:
To dampen road shock and reduce steering wheel kickback and shimmy
Question 5
A school bus wanders and requires constant steering correction. Tech A says worn drag link or tie-rod ends can cause this. Tech B says excessive steering gear lash at center can also cause wander. Who is correct?
Correct Answer:
Both Tech A and Tech B
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