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Steering Level 5 Cdaac 2024

This document is a written assessment for Automotive Engineering Level 5 focusing on the Service Vehicle Steering System, scheduled for July/August 2024. It consists of two sections, with Section A requiring candidates to answer all questions and Section B allowing them to choose three questions. The assessment covers various aspects of steering systems, including components, functions, geometry, steering gearboxes, and common faults.

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Steering Level 5 Cdaac 2024

This document is a written assessment for Automotive Engineering Level 5 focusing on the Service Vehicle Steering System, scheduled for July/August 2024. It consists of two sections, with Section A requiring candidates to answer all questions and Section B allowing them to choose three questions. The assessment covers various aspects of steering systems, including components, functions, geometry, steering gearboxes, and common faults.

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©2024 TVET CDACC

071605T4AUT
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING LEVEL 5
ENG/OS/AUT/CR/5/5/A
Service Vehicle Steering System
July/August 2024

TVET CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION


COUNCIL (TVET CDACC)

WRITTEN ASSESSMENT

TIME: 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATE

1. This paper consists of TWO sections: A and B.


2. Attempt ALL the questions in Section A and any THREE questions from Section B.
3. Marks for each question are as indicated.
4. You are provided with a separate answer booklet.
5. Do not write on the question paper.

This paper consists of THREE (3) printed pages.


Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all pages are printed as
indicated and that no questions are missing.

Turn over
©2024 TVET CDACC

SECTION A: (40 MARKS)


Attempt ALL the questions in this section
1. Automobile steering system assists drivers when driving the vehicle along the road. List
THREE main components of the steering system. (3 Marks)
2. A steering system is a critical system in a vehicle. State THREE functions of a good steering
system of an automobile. (3 Marks)
3. A good steering system must meet a number of functional requirements. Outline THREE
of these requirements. (3 Marks)
4. There are several types of steering geometry terms. Differentiate the following steering
geometry terms. (4 Marks)
(a) Toe-in
(b) Toe-out.
5. Define the term steering ratio as used in vehicle steering system. (2 Marks)
6. Steering linkages are mechanical components that provide relative motion between two
components. Name THREE parts of these linkages. (3 Marks)
7. Caster angle is one of the steering geometry angles. Differentiate between positive and
negative caster angle. (2 Marks)
8. Power steering aids the driver in turning the wheels for steering. State THREE reasons
why power steering would be preferred over hydraulic power steering. (3 Marks)
9. For a steering system to be complete, there must be a steering gearbox. State TWO major
functions of steering gear box in automobile steering system. (2 Marks)
10. Steering system has got various types of steering gear box; name any THREE of these
steering gearboxes. (3 Marks)
11. There are several conditions that should be considered to have a wheel directional stability.
List THREE of these conditions. (3 Marks)
12. A driver experiences a hard steering when driving his car, as an expert, name THREE
causes of this hard-steering problem. (3 Marks)
13. A truck driver came to a general motor company complaining that one of the trucks wheels
was wobbling. State FOUR causes of the wobble. (3 Marks)
14. State THREE causes of excessive play in the steering system. (3 Marks)

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©2024 TVET CDACC

SECTION B: (60 MARKS)


Attempt any THREE questions in this section
15.
a) Name TWO common types of power steering system (2 Marks)
b) With the aid of a labelled diagram, illustrate a conventional steering system.
(9 Marks)
c) The following are some of the steering system faults that customers
experience. State THREE possible causes of each fault.
i. Feedback, (3 Marks)
ii. Wandering, (3 Marks)
iii. Pulling or drifting. (3 Marks)

16.
a) Differentiate between understeer and oversteer as used in steering system.
(4 Marks)
b) Efficient steering systems depend upon proper setting of steering geometry
angles. With the aid of a labelled diagram, illustrate FOUR types of steering
geometry angles and state the purpose of each angle to the vehicles steering
system. (16 Marks)
17. Modern vehicles have been equipped with electronic power steering system.
a) Outline FOUR advantages of an electronic power steering over hydraulic
power steering. (4 Marks)
b) State FOUR disadvantages of power assisted steering system. (4 Marks)
c) Personal protective equipment’s are used to prevent or minimize exposure to
hazards. Explain SIX personal protective equipment. (12 Marks)
18.
a) The angular difference between the aimed direction and the direction on motion is
known as the slip angle. List FIVE factors that determines the value of this slip
angles. (5 Marks)
b) Sketch a worm and sector steering gearbox and label all the parts. (7 Marks)
c) Power steering pump is a very crucial component in the steering system. Explain
FOUR functions of the steering pump. (8 Marks)

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