Question

Hard steering can be fixed by

(a) replacing the bent or broken parts

(b) replacing worn out parts

(c) tightening the loose bearings

(d) none of the mentioned

The question was asked in final exam.

I want to ask this question from Steering Gear Mechanism topic in section Mechanisms with Lower Pairs of Machine Kinematics

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) replacing the bent or broken parts

Best explanation: It can be fixed by the following remedies

a) inflate the tyres to correct pressure

b) replace all tight ball joints

c) replacing the bent or broken parts.