wheelalignmentadjustingcamber, caster,toe, and thrustangle to meetvehiclespecificationssteeringcolumnthe shaft andhousingconnecting thesteering wheelto the steeringgearthrustangleadjustmentaligning therear axlethrust line withthe vehicle’scenterlineidler arm/pitmanarmsteering linkagecomponentsthat support ortransfersteering motionanti-rollbar (swaybar)/ swaybar linkconnects bothsides of thesuspension toreduce bodyrollwheelimbalanceuneven weightdistribution in awheel/tireassemblycausingvibrationairsuspensionuses airsprings insteadof conventionalcoil or leafspringsballjointa pivot pointallowing multi-directionalmovement,connecting controlarms and steeringknucklesbindingwhen asteering orsuspensionpart does notmove freelystrutassemblycombines ashock absorberwith a structuralcomponentsupporting thechassiswheeloffsetthe 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 abovepowersteeringpump /control valvehydraulic orelectriccomponentsthat reducesteering effortnegativecamber/positivecambertop of the tiretilts inward(negative) oroutward(positive)camberchangeduringrebound/compressionvariation incamber angleas thesuspensionmoves up ordownsteeringratiothe amount ofroad wheelturn comparedto steeringwheel inputcontrolarm(upper/lower)a suspensionlink that locatesthe wheel andallows verticalmotionlostmotionexcessive freeplay in steeringbefore wheelmovementoccurscasterthe tilt of thesteering axiswhen viewedfrom the side(forward orrearward tilt)power-steeringbelt/pulleydrives thepowersteering pumpin manyvehiclesstrutmount/bearingthe top mountingpoint of a strutassembly, oftencontaining abearing forsteeringmovementtie rodendconnects thesteering linkageto the steeringknuckle,transferringsteering motioncontrolarmbushinga rubber orelastomericmount thatcushions andlocates thecontrol armjounce/reboundbumperlimitssuspensiontravel at theextreme endsof movementridequality/ridecomfortthe feel of thevehicle throughsuspensionmovement anddampingshort-arm/long-arm (SLA)suspensiona frontsuspensiondesign usingunequal lengthcontrol armscastertrail/steeringtrailthe distancebetween the tire’scontact patch andthe steering axisintersection pointthrustlinethe direction inwhich the rearaxle pushesrelative to thevehicle’scenterlineundersteer/oversteerhandlingconditions wherethe vehicle turnsless (understeer)or more(oversteer) thanintendedloadleveling/heightsensingsystems thatadjustsuspensionheight undervarying loadsthrustanglethe direction therear wheelspush the vehiclerelative to thecenterline of thevehiclerackpiston /sectorshaftinternal parts ofa steering gearthat can causeplay orlooseness ifwornspringratethe stiffnessof a spring;resistance tocompressioncamberthe tilt of the wheelor tire inward oroutward whenviewed from thefront of the vehiclerideheightthe verticaldistance betweenthe vehicle’schassis and theground (or frameand axle)torsionbara springingmember thatresists twistand sets rideheight andspring ratewheeland tireserviceincludesbalancing,mounting,inflation,rotation, andinspectionsteering gear(rack andpinion /recirculatingball)convertssteeringwheel inputinto wheelmotionshockabsorber(damper)a componentthat controlsspringoscillations andmotiondampingwheelalignmentadjustingcamber, caster,toe, and thrustangle to meetvehiclespecificationssteeringcolumnthe shaft andhousingconnecting thesteering wheelto the steeringgearthrustangleadjustmentaligning therear axlethrust line withthe vehicle’scenterlineidler arm/pitmanarmsteering linkagecomponentsthat support ortransfersteering motionanti-rollbar (swaybar)/ swaybar linkconnects bothsides of thesuspension toreduce bodyrollwheelimbalanceuneven weightdistribution in awheel/tireassemblycausingvibrationairsuspensionuses airsprings insteadof conventionalcoil or leafspringsballjointa pivot pointallowing multi-directionalmovement,connecting controlarms and steeringknucklesbindingwhen asteering orsuspensionpart does notmove freelystrutassemblycombines ashock absorberwith a structuralcomponentsupporting thechassiswheeloffsetthe 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 abovepowersteeringpump /control valvehydraulic orelectriccomponentsthat reducesteering effortnegativecamber/positivecambertop of the tiretilts inward(negative) oroutward(positive)camberchangeduringrebound/compressionvariation incamber angleas thesuspensionmoves up ordownsteeringratiothe amount ofroad wheelturn comparedto steeringwheel inputcontrolarm(upper/lower)a suspensionlink that locatesthe wheel andallows verticalmotionlostmotionexcessive freeplay in steeringbefore wheelmovementoccurscasterthe tilt of thesteering axiswhen viewedfrom the side(forward orrearward tilt)power-steeringbelt/pulleydrives thepowersteering pumpin manyvehiclesstrutmount/bearingthe top mountingpoint of a strutassembly, oftencontaining abearing forsteeringmovementtie rodendconnects thesteering linkageto the steeringknuckle,transferringsteering motioncontrolarmbushinga rubber orelastomericmount thatcushions andlocates thecontrol armjounce/reboundbumperlimitssuspensiontravel at theextreme endsof movementridequality/ridecomfortthe feel of thevehicle throughsuspensionmovement anddampingshort-arm/long-arm (SLA)suspensiona frontsuspensiondesign usingunequal lengthcontrol armscastertrail/steeringtrailthe distancebetween the tire’scontact patch andthe steering axisintersection pointthrustlinethe direction inwhich the rearaxle pushesrelative to thevehicle’scenterlineundersteer/oversteerhandlingconditions wherethe vehicle turnsless (understeer)or more(oversteer) thanintendedloadleveling/heightsensingsystems thatadjustsuspensionheight undervarying loadsthrustanglethe direction therear wheelspush the vehiclerelative to thecenterline of thevehiclerackpiston /sectorshaftinternal parts ofa steering gearthat can causeplay orlooseness ifwornspringratethe stiffnessof a spring;resistance tocompressioncamberthe tilt of the wheelor tire inward oroutward whenviewed from thefront of the vehiclerideheightthe verticaldistance betweenthe vehicle’schassis and theground (or frameand axle)torsionbara springingmember thatresists twistand sets rideheight andspring ratewheeland tireserviceincludesbalancing,mounting,inflation,rotation, andinspectionsteering gear(rack andpinion /recirculatingball)convertssteeringwheel inputinto wheelmotionshockabsorber(damper)a componentthat controlsspringoscillations andmotiondamping

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