ASE T5 SUSPENSION & STEERING PRACTICE TEST #1 |
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | VERIFIED
100% CORRECT.
A device that is used on suspensions to primarily absorb energy and
dampen suspension oscillation is called:
A. An equalizer bracket.
B. A torque rod.
C. A spring.
D. A shock absorber. - ANS.... -Answer A is incorrect. An equalizer bracket
is used to mount and house the equalizer.
Answer B is incorrect. The torque arm is used to control axle rotational
forces and to maintain and adjust axle alignment.
Answer C is incorrect. The spring assemblies distribute the vehicle load
across the frame and provide a cushion between the road surface and the
vehicle.
Answer D is correct. Shock absorbers dampen spring oscillation by limiting
the effects of spring jounce and rebound.
Upon inspection, excessive play in the steering column assembly on a
truck equipped with a tilt steering column is noted. Which of the following
would be the LEAST LIKELY cause?
A. Loose lock shoe in the support
B. Faulty anti-lash spring in the centering sphere
C. Loose tilt head pivot pins
D. Column mounting bracket bolts loose - ANS.... -Answer A is incorrect.
Tilt mechanisms are designed to allow for the column to be adjusted and
then held securely in that position by the lock shoe mechanism. If the lock
,shoe pin and wedge lock components are worn, excessive movement in
the steering column would be the result.
Answer B is correct. A faulty anti-lash spring might cause the housing to be
loose, but it would not cause excessive play in the steering column
assembly.
Answer C is incorrect. The main housing pivots on the pivot screws located
on each side of the main housing support bracket. If the pins become worn,
the steering column would have excessive movement because the pivot
pins are not holding the column securely in place.
Answer D is incorrect. The column mounting bolt bracket secures the
column. If the bracket bolts become loose, the column would shift and have
movement in the steering column assembly.
Referring to the figure above, when checking a tie rod end for wear which
procedure is correct?
A. Use a 2 x 4 to pry on the cross tube.
B. Use a dial indicator and hydraulic jack.
C. Use up and down hand force to check for wear.
D. Use a feeler gauge to check for wear. - ANS.... -Answer A is incorrect.
Excessive leverage might be applied using a 2 x 4 and might damage the
tie rod socket.
Answer B is incorrect. A dial gauge is used to measure wear, but a
hydraulic jack should never be used to check for movement.
Answer C is correct. Hand pressure should only be used to check for
movement.
Answer D is incorrect. Wear is measured with a dial indicator, not a feeler
gauge.
, While discussing steering system components, Technician A states that a
typical single-axle truck system has one Ackerman arm. Technician B says
that the Ackerman arm controls turning radius. Who is correct?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - ANS.... -Answer A is incorrect. There are two
Ackerman arms in the steering system.
Answer B is correct. Only Technician B is correct. Ackerman arms control
the turning radius and allow for each front wheel to rotate on different arcs
while turning.
Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician B is correct.
Answer D is incorrect. Technician B is correct.
A driver complains that after hitting a bump his vehicle suddenly veers to
the right or left.
Which of these is the LEAST LIKELY cause?
A. A loose idler arm
B. A damaged relay rod
C. A worn tie rod end
D. A wheel out of balance - ANS.... -Answer A is incorrect, A loose idler
arm will cause fluctuation in the steering when striking a bump.
Answer B is incorrect. A damaged relay rod can cause veering when
striking a bump because of looseness in the ball joint end of the relay rod.
Answer C is incorrect. A worn tie rod end can cause veering when striking
a bump because of looseness in the ball joint end of the tie rod.
Answer D is correct. Wheel balance will not cause veering, only a shaking
in the steering wheel.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | VERIFIED
100% CORRECT.
A device that is used on suspensions to primarily absorb energy and
dampen suspension oscillation is called:
A. An equalizer bracket.
B. A torque rod.
C. A spring.
D. A shock absorber. - ANS.... -Answer A is incorrect. An equalizer bracket
is used to mount and house the equalizer.
Answer B is incorrect. The torque arm is used to control axle rotational
forces and to maintain and adjust axle alignment.
Answer C is incorrect. The spring assemblies distribute the vehicle load
across the frame and provide a cushion between the road surface and the
vehicle.
Answer D is correct. Shock absorbers dampen spring oscillation by limiting
the effects of spring jounce and rebound.
Upon inspection, excessive play in the steering column assembly on a
truck equipped with a tilt steering column is noted. Which of the following
would be the LEAST LIKELY cause?
A. Loose lock shoe in the support
B. Faulty anti-lash spring in the centering sphere
C. Loose tilt head pivot pins
D. Column mounting bracket bolts loose - ANS.... -Answer A is incorrect.
Tilt mechanisms are designed to allow for the column to be adjusted and
then held securely in that position by the lock shoe mechanism. If the lock
,shoe pin and wedge lock components are worn, excessive movement in
the steering column would be the result.
Answer B is correct. A faulty anti-lash spring might cause the housing to be
loose, but it would not cause excessive play in the steering column
assembly.
Answer C is incorrect. The main housing pivots on the pivot screws located
on each side of the main housing support bracket. If the pins become worn,
the steering column would have excessive movement because the pivot
pins are not holding the column securely in place.
Answer D is incorrect. The column mounting bolt bracket secures the
column. If the bracket bolts become loose, the column would shift and have
movement in the steering column assembly.
Referring to the figure above, when checking a tie rod end for wear which
procedure is correct?
A. Use a 2 x 4 to pry on the cross tube.
B. Use a dial indicator and hydraulic jack.
C. Use up and down hand force to check for wear.
D. Use a feeler gauge to check for wear. - ANS.... -Answer A is incorrect.
Excessive leverage might be applied using a 2 x 4 and might damage the
tie rod socket.
Answer B is incorrect. A dial gauge is used to measure wear, but a
hydraulic jack should never be used to check for movement.
Answer C is correct. Hand pressure should only be used to check for
movement.
Answer D is incorrect. Wear is measured with a dial indicator, not a feeler
gauge.
, While discussing steering system components, Technician A states that a
typical single-axle truck system has one Ackerman arm. Technician B says
that the Ackerman arm controls turning radius. Who is correct?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - ANS.... -Answer A is incorrect. There are two
Ackerman arms in the steering system.
Answer B is correct. Only Technician B is correct. Ackerman arms control
the turning radius and allow for each front wheel to rotate on different arcs
while turning.
Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician B is correct.
Answer D is incorrect. Technician B is correct.
A driver complains that after hitting a bump his vehicle suddenly veers to
the right or left.
Which of these is the LEAST LIKELY cause?
A. A loose idler arm
B. A damaged relay rod
C. A worn tie rod end
D. A wheel out of balance - ANS.... -Answer A is incorrect, A loose idler
arm will cause fluctuation in the steering when striking a bump.
Answer B is incorrect. A damaged relay rod can cause veering when
striking a bump because of looseness in the ball joint end of the relay rod.
Answer C is incorrect. A worn tie rod end can cause veering when striking
a bump because of looseness in the ball joint end of the tie rod.
Answer D is correct. Wheel balance will not cause veering, only a shaking
in the steering wheel.
