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ACT CH18

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steering column   show
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show connects the steering wheel to the steering gear. Usually consists of upper and lower shafts  
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show changes the rotating motion of the steering shaft to a back-and-forth movement of the steering linkage  
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steering linkage   show
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show the connection between the steering and suspension systems  
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rack-and-pinion steering system   show
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show which is a toothed rod  
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parallelogram steering gear   show
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show converts the rotation of the sector shaft to a back-and-forth motion and transfers this motion to the rest of the steering linkage  
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show a major part of a parallelogram linkage/is moved to the left or right by the pitman arm/supports one end of the center  
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idler arm   show
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tie rods   show
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suspension system   show
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show are the compressible link between a vehicle's suspension and its body or frame  
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shock absorbers   show
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MacPherson strut assembly   show
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show pivoting suspension components that help maintain alignment of the wheel or axle assembly while permitting needed mmovement  
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ball joints   show
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bushings   show
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strut rods   show
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stabilizer bar   show
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show is found in many front-wheel-drive unibody vehicles/In this system  
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short/long arm suspension (SLA)   show
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show has a solid rear axle that connects both rear wheels  
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show keeps the vehicle level during maneuvers  
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show the surface in the hub that the bearing contacts  
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show will inform the driver of incorrect tire pressure  
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show the assemblies on which the tires are mounted  
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ride height   show
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curb weight   show
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show the ability of vehicle's rear wheels to track directly behind the front wheels  
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show involves checking the suspension parts for damage or wear  
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show checks and sets the front wheels only  
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show involves checking to see that the rear wheels follow directly behind the front wheels  
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show checks and sets all four wheels to specifications  
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total toe   show
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toe   show
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camber   show
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cross camber   show
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show the angle between an imaginary line through the upper and lower ball joints  
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included angle   show
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caster angle   show
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cross caster   show
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setback   show
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pitman sector shaft   show
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trailing arm   show
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