A Technician Is Checking a Car for Loose and Erratic

question 9

Multiple Choice

A technician is checking a car for loose and erratic steering. When an assistant moves the steering wheel left and right, he notices the entire steering rack moving back and forth about one-half inch. He checks the tightness of the rack mounting bolts and finds that they are torqued to specifications. What could be the problem?

• A)worn inner tie-rod end
• B)worn outer tie-rod end
• C)worn steering U-joint (coupler)
• D)worn rack mount bushings

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Definitions:

Covert-destructive

Refers to actions or behaviors that are secretly harmful or damaging.

Overt-destructive

Characterized by clear, visible behaviors aimed at causing harm or damage, often observable in certain psychological conditions or situations.

Conduct Disorder

A pattern of behavior in children and adolescents marked by aggression towards people or animals, destruction of property, deceitfulness, theft, or serious violations of rules.

Overt-nondestructive

Refers to actions or behaviors that are openly performed without any intention to harm or destroy.