• 1.

When a driver wants to change direction

of car, what does he do ?
• 2. Name some parts of steering system
Unit 12 : STEERING SYSTEM
 Outside Inside Outside Inside

Turning left
Straight forward

Steering shaft

Ball nut rack

Pitman arm
Universal joint
Pinion

Recirculating ball
bearings

Rack
Sector gear
Worm gear
Rack and pinion Recirculating ball steering
 Hydraulic power steering

From oil pump

Passage changeover valve
Oil reservoir Pressure hose

Oil pump
Suction hose Gear box
Servo cylinder

Return hose

D B
3. 1. 2.
A
Power Steering
EPS ECU

Reservoir tank

DC motor

Control valve Torque sensor

Gear housing

Vane pump

Power cylinder

Hydraulic type power steering Electric type power steering

(1/2)
Power Steering
Control valve shaft

to Reservoir

from Vane
pump

Seal ring
Seal ring
Seal ring

Rack Piston

Cylinder left chamber Cylinder right chamber

(1/5)
 Match the words with the definitions

1. Spindle A. a system that makes turning easier

2. Rotate B. A gear that moves the tie rods

3. steering shaft C. To turn something in a circular motion

D. a piece that connects the steering wheel
4. power steering
to the pinion
5. rack E. A part that holds wheels in place
 TRUE or FALSE.

1. The tie rods connect to the control arms and pinion..

2. The tie rods turn the spindles.

3. Power steering removes gears from a steering system.

(GIVE THE EVIDENCE)

 Listen and complete the conversation

Mechanic (M): Hi Mrs. Smith. What brings you to the garage today?
Customer (F): I'm having trouble steering my car.
Mechanic: That sounds serious. Tell me more.
Customer: When I try to turn it, the 1 ___ ___ is really stiff
Mechanic: So it takes a lot of work to turn it?
Customer: Oh yes. I have to use 2 ___ ___ ___ .
Mechanic: Have you noticed any stains under the car?
Customer: You know, I 3 ___ ___ ___ on the garage floor this morning.
Mechanic: Well, you could be 4 ___ ___ ___ . When there's no fluid, it's
really hard to turn the steering wheel. 5 ___ ___ ___ ___ a leak.
Customer: Is that hard to fix?
Mechanic: It's usually 5 ___ ___ ___ ___ . But let's get your car on the lift
and have a look.
Mechanic (M): Hi Mrs. Smith. What brings you to the garage today?
Customer (F): I'm having trouble steering my car.
Mechanic: That sounds serious. Tell me more.
Customer: When I try to turn it, the steering wheel is really stiff
Mechanic: So it takes a lot of work to turn it?
Customer: Oh yes. I have to use all my strength.
Mechanic: Have you noticed any stains under the car?
Customer: You know, I saw a spot on the garage floor this morning.
Mechanic: Well, you could be out of fluid. When there's no fluid, it's really
hard to turn the steering wheel. I'd bet you have a leak.
Customer: Is that hard to fix?
Mechanic: It's usually not a big deal. But let's get your car on the lift and
have a look.
 SPEAKING
A : Hi Mr. B What brings you to the garage today?
B : I'm having trouble steering my car.
A : That sounds serious. Tell me more.
B : When I try to turn it, the steering wheel is really stiff
A : So it takes a lot of work to turn it?
B : Oh yes. I have to use all my strength.
A : Have you noticed any stains under the car?
B : You know, I saw a spot on the garage floor this morning.
A : Well, you could be out of fluid. When there's no fluid, it's really hard to
turn the steering wheel. I'd bet you have a leak.
B : Is that hard to fix?
A : It's usually not a big deal. But let's get your car on the lift and have a
look.
 WRITING
Use the conversation above to fill out the mechanic’s notes

Schedule

-Client:
-Problem:

-Symptoms/ Signs:

- Likely cause: