ASE T5 SUSPENSION & STEERING PRACTICE
TEST 1 QUESTIONS |COMPLETE SOLUTION |
LATEST VERSION 2026
100% Correct 46
Incorrect 00
Status: passed!!
Questions & answers
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Term
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 loose idler arm
A damaged relay rod
A worn tie rod end
A wheel out of balance
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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.
Answer A is incorrect. Excessive positive caster can cause rough ride characteristics.
Answer B is incorrect. A leaking or damaged shock absorber can cause rough ride
characteristics.
Answer C is incorrect. A worn or loose suspension component can cause rough ride
characteristics.
Answer D is correct. Defective rear axle wheel bearings are the exception. Although
defective wheel bearings can be dangerous and generate noise and possible wheel
wobble, they do not usually create a rough ride.
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.
Answer A is incorrect. Tire/wheel imbalance may cause a shimmy or vibration.
Answer B is incorrect. Excessive wheel or hub runout may cause a shimmy
or vibration.
Answer C is correct. Excessive cam brake stroke can cause poor brake application
and air brake imbalance, but it will not cause abnormal tire wear, shimmy, or
, vibration. Poor brake application and air brake imbalance may result.
Answer D is incorrect. Improper tire mounting may cause a shimmy or vibration.
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Definition
Answer A is incorrect. If only one stud is broken, the industry
standard is to replace the broken stud and both studs adjacent to it.
If two or more studs are broken, all of the studs should be
replaced.
Answer B is incorrect. Multiple broken studs on a hub is an indication
that an issue is present at the hub. This condition may have been
caused by improper mounting, inadequate torque, or overload. All of
the studs should be replaced due to the stresses that were placed on
all of the studs.
Answer C is correct. All of the studs should be replaced due to
the stresses that were placed on all of the studs. If only the broken
studs and those adjacent to them are replaced, the remaining studs
may
break due to previous stress factors.
Answer D is incorrect. Multiple broken studs on a hub is an
indication that an issue is present at the hub. This condition may
have been
caused by improper mounting, inadequate torque, or overload. All of
the studs should be replaced due to the stresses that were placed on
all of the studs.
Give this one a try later!
A technician found the splines on the pitman arm worn. After replacement, the
, technician should do all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Perform a road test when repairs are completed.
TEST 1 QUESTIONS |COMPLETE SOLUTION |
LATEST VERSION 2026
100% Correct 46
Incorrect 00
Status: passed!!
Questions & answers
1 of 46
Term
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 loose idler arm
A damaged relay rod
A worn tie rod end
A wheel out of balance
,Give this one a try later!
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.
Answer A is incorrect. Excessive positive caster can cause rough ride characteristics.
Answer B is incorrect. A leaking or damaged shock absorber can cause rough ride
characteristics.
Answer C is incorrect. A worn or loose suspension component can cause rough ride
characteristics.
Answer D is correct. Defective rear axle wheel bearings are the exception. Although
defective wheel bearings can be dangerous and generate noise and possible wheel
wobble, they do not usually create a rough ride.
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.
Answer A is incorrect. Tire/wheel imbalance may cause a shimmy or vibration.
Answer B is incorrect. Excessive wheel or hub runout may cause a shimmy
or vibration.
Answer C is correct. Excessive cam brake stroke can cause poor brake application
and air brake imbalance, but it will not cause abnormal tire wear, shimmy, or
, vibration. Poor brake application and air brake imbalance may result.
Answer D is incorrect. Improper tire mounting may cause a shimmy or vibration.
Don't know?
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Definition
Answer A is incorrect. If only one stud is broken, the industry
standard is to replace the broken stud and both studs adjacent to it.
If two or more studs are broken, all of the studs should be
replaced.
Answer B is incorrect. Multiple broken studs on a hub is an indication
that an issue is present at the hub. This condition may have been
caused by improper mounting, inadequate torque, or overload. All of
the studs should be replaced due to the stresses that were placed on
all of the studs.
Answer C is correct. All of the studs should be replaced due to
the stresses that were placed on all of the studs. If only the broken
studs and those adjacent to them are replaced, the remaining studs
may
break due to previous stress factors.
Answer D is incorrect. Multiple broken studs on a hub is an
indication that an issue is present at the hub. This condition may
have been
caused by improper mounting, inadequate torque, or overload. All of
the studs should be replaced due to the stresses that were placed on
all of the studs.
Give this one a try later!
A technician found the splines on the pitman arm worn. After replacement, the
, technician should do all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Perform a road test when repairs are completed.
