Maintenance Session 4 | BAB Steering Hydraulics

Which hose or hoses when defective will allow air into the steering system?*

pressure hose
suction hose
return hose
all the above

When replacing a steering gear on a dual steering system you should replace both steering gears.*

True
False

When setting toe-in you should always put all of the toe in the right or passenger side tire.*

True
False

To get maximum life, cut down on possible warranty situations and properly maintain your power steering system which of the following should be done when replacing a power steering gear, pump or cylinder?*

change the system filter
flush the system with recommended fluid
change the hoses every three years
clean the reservoir
check all connections for leaks or cracks
adjust the poppet valves
bleed the system
all the above

BAB units are painted baby blue because:*

the blue paint doesn’t contain lampblack
it’s easier to see a leak against the blue paint
the blue paint will turn white if the unit is run out of fluid
all the above
none of the above, we just like the color

19 out of 21 possible warranty situations are due to improper installation procedures. By calling BAB’s “installers only” tech line how many can be repaired with the component still on the vehicle?*

all 19/100%
17/81%
half/50%
third/33%

Changing the front springs from a three leaf taper to a thirteen leaf spring pack or adding a snow plow will also change the center of the steering gear unless the proper adjustments are made.*

True
False

Approximately 50% of steering gears with auto poppets fail due to suspension problems. A suspension problem can be anything from a completely worn out front end to the steering stops being out of adjustment.*

True
False

A power spike in the hydraulic system can cause seal damage and leakage to a new or remanufactured steering gear.*

True
False

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