ridequality/ridecomfortthe feel of thevehicle throughsuspensionmovement anddampingshockabsorber(damper)a componentthat controlsspringoscillations andmotiondampinganti-rollbar (swaybar)/ swaybar linkconnects bothsides of thesuspension toreduce bodyrollsteeringcolumnthe shaft andhousingconnecting thesteering wheelto the steeringgearwheeloffsetthe distancefrom the wheel’smountingsurface to itscenterline;affects fitmenttoe-in/toe-outthe angle the tiresare pointed toward(toe-in) or awayfrom (toe-out)each other whenviewed from abovejounce/reboundbumperlimitssuspensiontravel at theextreme endsof movementpowersteeringpump /control valvehydraulic orelectriccomponentsthat reducesteering effortstrutassemblycombines ashock absorberwith a structuralcomponentsupporting thechassisshort-arm/long-arm (SLA)suspensiona frontsuspensiondesign usingunequal lengthcontrol armscontrolarm(upper/lower)a suspensionlink that locatesthe wheel andallows verticalmotioncastertrail/steeringtrailthe distancebetween the tire’scontact patch andthe steering axisintersection pointwheelimbalanceuneven weightdistribution in awheel/tireassemblycausingvibrationcamberthe tilt of the wheelor tire inward oroutward whenviewed from thefront of the vehiclethrustlinethe direction inwhich the rearaxle pushesrelative to thevehicle’scenterlinesteering gear(rack andpinion /recirculatingball)convertssteeringwheel inputinto wheelmotioncamberchangeduringrebound/compressionvariation incamber angleas thesuspensionmoves up ordowncontrolarmbushinga rubber orelastomericmount thatcushions andlocates thecontrol armballjointa pivot pointallowing multi-directionalmovement,connecting controlarms and steeringknuckleswheeland tireserviceincludesbalancing,mounting,inflation,rotation, andinspectionsteeringratiothe amount ofroad wheelturn comparedto steeringwheel inputidler arm/pitmanarmsteering linkagecomponentsthat support ortransfersteering motionairsuspensionuses airsprings insteadof conventionalcoil or leafspringsstrutmount/bearingthe top mountingpoint of a strutassembly, oftencontaining abearing forsteeringmovementtie rodendconnects thesteering linkageto the steeringknuckle,transferringsteering motionrideheightthe verticaldistance betweenthe vehicle’schassis and theground (or frameand axle)springratethe stiffnessof a spring;resistance tocompressionthrustanglethe direction therear wheelspush the vehiclerelative to thecenterline of thevehicleundersteer/oversteerhandlingconditions wherethe vehicle turnsless (understeer)or more(oversteer) thanintendedbindingwhen asteering orsuspensionpart does notmove freelylostmotionexcessive freeplay in steeringbefore wheelmovementoccursnegativecamber/positivecambertop of the tiretilts inward(negative) oroutward(positive)casterthe tilt of thesteering axiswhen viewedfrom the side(forward orrearward tilt)wheelalignmentadjustingcamber, caster,toe, and thrustangle to meetvehiclespecificationsthrustangleadjustmentaligning therear axlethrust line withthe vehicle’scenterlineloadleveling/heightsensingsystems thatadjustsuspensionheight undervarying loadspower-steeringbelt/pulleydrives thepowersteering pumpin manyvehiclesrackpiston /sectorshaftinternal parts ofa steering gearthat can causeplay orlooseness ifworntorsionbara springingmember thatresists twistand sets rideheight andspring rateridequality/ridecomfortthe feel of thevehicle throughsuspensionmovement anddampingshockabsorber(damper)a componentthat controlsspringoscillations andmotiondampinganti-rollbar (swaybar)/ swaybar linkconnects bothsides of thesuspension toreduce bodyrollsteeringcolumnthe shaft andhousingconnecting thesteering wheelto the steeringgearwheeloffsetthe distancefrom the wheel’smountingsurface to itscenterline;affects fitmenttoe-in/toe-outthe angle the tiresare pointed toward(toe-in) or awayfrom (toe-out)each other whenviewed from abovejounce/reboundbumperlimitssuspensiontravel at theextreme endsof movementpowersteeringpump /control valvehydraulic orelectriccomponentsthat reducesteering effortstrutassemblycombines ashock absorberwith a structuralcomponentsupporting thechassisshort-arm/long-arm (SLA)suspensiona frontsuspensiondesign usingunequal lengthcontrol armscontrolarm(upper/lower)a suspensionlink that locatesthe wheel andallows verticalmotioncastertrail/steeringtrailthe distancebetween the tire’scontact patch andthe steering axisintersection pointwheelimbalanceuneven weightdistribution in awheel/tireassemblycausingvibrationcamberthe tilt of the wheelor tire inward oroutward whenviewed from thefront of the vehiclethrustlinethe direction inwhich the rearaxle pushesrelative to thevehicle’scenterlinesteering gear(rack andpinion /recirculatingball)convertssteeringwheel inputinto wheelmotioncamberchangeduringrebound/compressionvariation incamber angleas thesuspensionmoves up ordowncontrolarmbushinga rubber orelastomericmount thatcushions andlocates thecontrol armballjointa pivot pointallowing multi-directionalmovement,connecting controlarms and steeringknuckleswheeland tireserviceincludesbalancing,mounting,inflation,rotation, andinspectionsteeringratiothe amount ofroad wheelturn comparedto steeringwheel inputidler arm/pitmanarmsteering linkagecomponentsthat support ortransfersteering motionairsuspensionuses airsprings insteadof conventionalcoil or leafspringsstrutmount/bearingthe top mountingpoint of a strutassembly, oftencontaining abearing forsteeringmovementtie rodendconnects thesteering linkageto the steeringknuckle,transferringsteering motionrideheightthe verticaldistance betweenthe vehicle’schassis and theground (or frameand axle)springratethe stiffnessof a spring;resistance tocompressionthrustanglethe direction therear wheelspush the vehiclerelative to thecenterline of thevehicleundersteer/oversteerhandlingconditions wherethe vehicle turnsless (understeer)or more(oversteer) thanintendedbindingwhen asteering orsuspensionpart does notmove freelylostmotionexcessive freeplay in steeringbefore wheelmovementoccursnegativecamber/positivecambertop of the tiretilts inward(negative) oroutward(positive)casterthe tilt of thesteering axiswhen viewedfrom the side(forward orrearward tilt)wheelalignmentadjustingcamber, caster,toe, and thrustangle to meetvehiclespecificationsthrustangleadjustmentaligning therear axlethrust line withthe vehicle’scenterlineloadleveling/heightsensingsystems thatadjustsuspensionheight undervarying loadspower-steeringbelt/pulleydrives thepowersteering pumpin manyvehiclesrackpiston /sectorshaftinternal parts ofa steering gearthat can causeplay orlooseness ifworntorsionbara springingmember thatresists twistand sets rideheight andspring rate

CATS ASE Steering & Suspension Vocab - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. the feel of the vehicle through suspension movement and damping
    ride quality/ ride comfort
  2. a component that controls spring oscillations and motion damping
    shock absorber (damper)
  3. connects both sides of the suspension to reduce body roll
    anti-roll bar (sway bar)/ sway bar link
  4. the shaft and housing connecting the steering wheel to the steering gear
    steering column
  5. the distance from the wheel’s mounting surface to its centerline; affects fitment
    wheel offset
  6. the angle the tires are pointed toward (toe-in) or away from (toe-out) each other when viewed from above
    toe-in/toe-out
  7. limits suspension travel at the extreme ends of movement
    jounce/ rebound bumper
  8. hydraulic or electric components that reduce steering effort
    power steering pump / control valve
  9. combines a shock absorber with a structural component supporting the chassis
    strut assembly
  10. a front suspension design using unequal length control arms
    short-arm/long-arm (SLA) suspension
  11. a suspension link that locates the wheel and allows vertical motion
    control arm (upper/ lower)
  12. the distance between the tire’s contact patch and the steering axis intersection point
    caster trail/ steering trail
  13. uneven weight distribution in a wheel/tire assembly causing vibration
    wheel imbalance
  14. the tilt of the wheel or tire inward or outward when viewed from the front of the vehicle
    camber
  15. the direction in which the rear axle pushes relative to the vehicle’s centerline
    thrust line
  16. converts steering wheel input into wheel motion
    steering gear (rack and pinion / recirculating ball)
  17. variation in camber angle as the suspension moves up or down
    camber change during rebound/ compression
  18. a rubber or elastomeric mount that cushions and locates the control arm
    control arm bushing
  19. a pivot point allowing multi-directional movement, connecting control arms and steering knuckles
    ball joint
  20. includes balancing, mounting, inflation, rotation, and inspection
    wheel and tire service
  21. the amount of road wheel turn compared to steering wheel input
    steering ratio
  22. steering linkage components that support or transfer steering motion
    idler arm/ pitman arm
  23. uses air springs instead of conventional coil or leaf springs
    air suspension
  24. the top mounting point of a strut assembly, often containing a bearing for steering movement
    strut mount/ bearing
  25. connects the steering linkage to the steering knuckle, transferring steering motion
    tie rod end
  26. the vertical distance between the vehicle’s chassis and the ground (or frame and axle)
    ride height
  27. the stiffness of a spring; resistance to compression
    spring rate
  28. the direction the rear wheels push the vehicle relative to the centerline of the vehicle
    thrust angle
  29. handling conditions where the vehicle turns less (understeer) or more (oversteer) than intended
    understeer/ oversteer
  30. when a steering or suspension part does not move freely
    binding
  31. excessive free play in steering before wheel movement occurs
    lost motion
  32. top of the tire tilts inward (negative) or outward (positive)
    negative camber/ positive camber
  33. the tilt of the steering axis when viewed from the side (forward or rearward tilt)
    caster
  34. adjusting camber, caster, toe, and thrust angle to meet vehicle specifications
    wheel alignment
  35. aligning the rear axle thrust line with the vehicle’s centerline
    thrust angle adjustment
  36. systems that adjust suspension height under varying loads
    load leveling/ height sensing
  37. drives the power steering pump in many vehicles
    power-steering belt/ pulley
  38. internal parts of a steering gear that can cause play or looseness if worn
    rack piston / sector shaft
  39. a springing member that resists twist and sets ride height and spring rate
    torsion bar