ASE A4 STEERING SUSPENSION EXAM 2026/2027
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED
A+
A vehicle with a rack and pinion steering system wanders and has a popping sound
when talking turns. Who of the following is MOST likely causing these
symptoms?
Loose tie rods.
Which of the following is true about directional tires?
Directional tires are designed to spin or rotate in only one direction.
The steering wheel on the vehicle in the alignment chart above snaps back to the
center too quickly. The MOST likely cause of this condition is:
Excessive positive caster
A rack and pinion power steering system is binding in one spot, only while turning
left. Which of the following is MOST likely causing this condition?
A fractured tooth on the rack gear.
,The back of a light truck with a solid rear axle and a coil-spring suspension is
squeaking and making clunking noises while traveling over small bumps in the
road. Which of the following is LEAST likely to cause this noise?
The steering rack mounting bushings.
After test driving a vehicle a vehicle for several miles, the TPMS warning light
goes out. Which of the following is MOST likely causing this condition?
Low tire air pressure
A vehicle with a variable-assist power steering system feel loose at highway
speeds. Technician A says the system should decrease pressure at highway speeds.
Technician B says variable-assist steering provide maximum pressure while
performing parking maneuvers. Who is correct?
Both A and B
Technician A says the Z in P225/60R16 89Z indicates the tire's speed rating.
Technician B says different size tires on the rear of a vehicle will illuminate the
yellow ABS warning light. Who is correct?
Both A and B
A vehicle's steering wheel does not return to center after completing a turn. Which
of the following is MOST likely causing this condition.
A binding ball joint
, There is a growling sound coming from the front of a vehicle that increase with
vehicle speed and gets louder while turning left. Which of the following is causing
this noise?
A bad right front wheel bearing
A vehicle's front wheels have excessive positive camber on one side and excessive
negative camber on the other. Which of theses is MOST likely causing this
condition?
The engine cradle has shifted
What is the primary input for the ABS:
Wheel speed sensor
If there is a leak after changing brake hose why would it leak?
Change copper crusher
What is used to measure brake rotor thickness?
Micrometer
There is a leak around the brake drums, what should be done?
Replace the wheel cylinder and the brake shoes
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED
A+
A vehicle with a rack and pinion steering system wanders and has a popping sound
when talking turns. Who of the following is MOST likely causing these
symptoms?
Loose tie rods.
Which of the following is true about directional tires?
Directional tires are designed to spin or rotate in only one direction.
The steering wheel on the vehicle in the alignment chart above snaps back to the
center too quickly. The MOST likely cause of this condition is:
Excessive positive caster
A rack and pinion power steering system is binding in one spot, only while turning
left. Which of the following is MOST likely causing this condition?
A fractured tooth on the rack gear.
,The back of a light truck with a solid rear axle and a coil-spring suspension is
squeaking and making clunking noises while traveling over small bumps in the
road. Which of the following is LEAST likely to cause this noise?
The steering rack mounting bushings.
After test driving a vehicle a vehicle for several miles, the TPMS warning light
goes out. Which of the following is MOST likely causing this condition?
Low tire air pressure
A vehicle with a variable-assist power steering system feel loose at highway
speeds. Technician A says the system should decrease pressure at highway speeds.
Technician B says variable-assist steering provide maximum pressure while
performing parking maneuvers. Who is correct?
Both A and B
Technician A says the Z in P225/60R16 89Z indicates the tire's speed rating.
Technician B says different size tires on the rear of a vehicle will illuminate the
yellow ABS warning light. Who is correct?
Both A and B
A vehicle's steering wheel does not return to center after completing a turn. Which
of the following is MOST likely causing this condition.
A binding ball joint
, There is a growling sound coming from the front of a vehicle that increase with
vehicle speed and gets louder while turning left. Which of the following is causing
this noise?
A bad right front wheel bearing
A vehicle's front wheels have excessive positive camber on one side and excessive
negative camber on the other. Which of theses is MOST likely causing this
condition?
The engine cradle has shifted
What is the primary input for the ABS:
Wheel speed sensor
If there is a leak after changing brake hose why would it leak?
Change copper crusher
What is used to measure brake rotor thickness?
Micrometer
There is a leak around the brake drums, what should be done?
Replace the wheel cylinder and the brake shoes
