Steering Suspension & Alignment

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Across
  1. 2. Suspension components that act as locators for ball joints, bushings etc. sometimes cradles a coil spring. (7, 3)
  2. 5. A heavy metal cylindrical shape suspension device that holds the weight of the vehicle and cushions the ride. (4, 6)
  3. 7. Shock Absorbers
  4. 8. Suspension moves upward in its travel toward frame.
  5. 9. Replaces spring, shock, ball joint, and upper control arm of SLA.
  6. 12. A violent side to side motion or movement of an object.
  7. 14. _________ balance is the equal distribution of weight on either side of the centerline of tire/wheel.
  8. 16. A suspension which provides an isolated mounting for each wheel to the chassis. One wheel does not have an effect on the others.
  9. 18. A strong tendency of a vehicle to steer away from a directed course
  10. 21. _________ Balance is the equal distribution of weight around the wheel circumference.
  11. 22. The amount of deflection exhibited under specific load. (6, 4)
  12. 23. Toe out is a __________ reading.
  13. 26. Up and down jumping of rear axle due to torque absorption of leaf springs. (4, 5)
  14. 30. Single leaf springs (4, 4)
  15. 34. The inward or outward tilt of the top of the wheel as viewed from the front.
  16. 35. Can be manual or power. (8, 4)
  17. 36. Two lines that stay the same distance apart and never meet.
  18. 38. when the chassis is not parallel to the ground. (5, 5)
  19. 39. An acronym for Original Equipment Manufacturer.
  20. 40. A directional change in steering during jounce and rebound due to unequal tie rod lengths or angles. (4, 5)
  21. 41. The high spot of road to help with water runoff. (4, 5)
  22. 46. The difference in the tire side wall stiffness that can induce an up and down motion in a rotating object. (6, 5, 9)
  23. 47. A line bisecting the rear total toe angle. (6, 4)
  24. 49. supports vehicle weight.
  25. 52. The difference in Caster measurements side to side. (5, 5)
  26. 54. A transverse mounted spring steel bar that controls and minimizes body roll or tipping in corners.
  27. 55. A twisting steel spring designed to maintain ride height. (7, 3)
  28. 57. The height at which the springs carry the vehicle.
  29. 58. The angle formed by a line drawn perpendicular to the geometric center line and a line connecting the centers of the front wheels.
  30. 60. An angle formed between the steering axis and true vertical as viewed from the front. Helps steering return to straight ahead. (1, 1, 1)
  31. 62. A partial frame that is sometimes bolted to the chassis of unibody cars.
  32. 63. Strut suspension system incorporating a spring, upper suspension locator & shock absorber.
  33. 65. A straight and level steering wheel while driving down the road in a “straight ahead” course. + or – 3°.(10, 8)
  34. 68. Toe ______ is said to exist when the fronts of a set of wheels on an axle are closer in front than in the rear on the same axle.
  35. 69. Longest spring in spring pack, with spring eyes and bushings (4, 4)
  36. 70. _________ toe is the difference in distance of the front and rear of one tire in reference to the vehicles centerline.
  37. 71. A full electronically controlled suspension system.
  38. 72. Compared to true vertical, the forward or rearward tilt of the steering axis as viewed from the side.
  39. 73. Body and chassis is one single piece.
Down
  1. 1. Variable Weight Spring
  2. 3. Suspension control devices resembling the letters I and A.
  3. 4. Can be load carrying or follower. (4, 5)
  4. 6. A short lever arm splined to the steering gear cross shaft
  5. 10. Longitudinal mounted control arm attached to body or frame that extends rearward to rear axle.
  6. 11. Strut similar to the MacPherson but not directly involved in steering.
  7. 12. An imaginary line drawn between the centers of the upper and lower pivot points of knuckle. (8, 4)
  8. 13. supports the center link on right side of vehicle. (5, 3)
  9. 15. A steel beam that is shaped like the letter I when you look at the cross section. (1, 4)
  10. 17. A steel rod connecting the pitman arm to the steering knuckle. (4, 4)
  11. 19. Is equal to the weight of vehicle components not supported by the springs.
  12. 20. Steering linkage system using two short tie rods connected to the steering arms and to a long center link. The center link is supported on one end by an idler arm and the other end is attached directly to the pitman arm.
  13. 24. A unit of measurement used to describe an angle.
  14. 25. Angled upper control arm found on rear axles to reduce side to side movement.
  15. 27. the _________ angle is the angle formed between the trust line and the geometric centerline.
  16. 28. . Two intersecting lines meet to form an __________.
  17. 29. A condition where the front wheels seek a position other than straight ahead. Usually in the direction the vehicle was last steered. (6, 5)
  18. 31. The process of measuring and positioning all wheels attached to the common chassis.
  19. 32. Can be the difference in measurements taken across the front of the tires versus a measurement taken across the rear of the same tires on a given axle. (5, 3)
  20. 33. The change of camber that occurs in a turn due to caster. (6, 4)
  21. 35. A steering component that connects the outer tie rod to the knuckle or strut. (8, 3)
  22. 37. A slight tendency for a vehicle to move away from a given path.
  23. 42. between lower ball joint and strut (strut suspension) for steering, the spindle and or hub can be part of or bolted to the knuckle.
  24. 43. An independent suspension system design using an upper and lower control arm. (1, 1, 1)
  25. 44. When rear wheels don’t follow the front wheels. (3, 8)
  26. 45. An imaginary line through the midpoint of both front and rear wheels (9, 10)
  27. 48. Supports the wheel bearing.
  28. 50. The tendency of a vehicle to drift to either side of a direc
  29. 51. An adjustable connecting link for steering, mounted between the rack and steering arm. (3, 3)
  30. 52. The difference in Camber measurements side to side. (5, 6)
  31. 53. A tire irregularity, in that the tire takes the shape of a cone when inflated and loaded. Cone effect causes pull.
  32. 54. Is equal to the vehicle’s weight supported by the suspension system springs.
  33. 55. The inner wheel must toe out more than the outer wheel toes in, in order to reduce tire scrub, on turns. (1, 1, 1, 1)
  34. 56. Suspension moves downward in its travel away from frame.
  35. 59. = to S.A.I + camber. (8, 5)
  36. 61. The ease at which a vehicle travels a curved path.
  37. 62. used to limit spring oscillations. (5, 8)
  38. 64. It is the component that is connected between the lower and upper ball joints. (SLA)
  39. 66. A modern steering system design that utilizes a round gear meshed with a straight gear (4, 3, 6)
  40. 67. the Toe angle formed by the intersection of a line drawn through one wheel in reference to the vehicles centerline.