Title: Inspect steering shaft universal joint(s), flexible coupling(s), collapsible column, lock-cylinder mechanism, and steering wheel; determine needed action.
Course: Automotive Technology III (20104-III) > Section: Suspension and Steering: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair

Procedure should include conducting a visual inspection, according to state inspection standards, and following manufacturer guidelines and specifications.

ASE Education Foundation
2017 Automobile Service Technology (AST) Level
IV. Suspension and Steering
B. Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair
Task 6

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the difference between a universal joint and a flexible coupling?
- What are methods for inspecting a collapsible column?
- How does a lock cylinder mechanism work?