ASE STEERING SUSPENSION EXAM

Which of the following is true about control arm bushings? A: They are located between the frame and the control arm. B: Worn control arm bushings result wheel shimmy. C: They are tightened on while unloaded and the vehicle is raised in the air D: Both A or B - Answer-D: Both A or B Technician A says that leaf spring shackle swivels and allows the spring to flatten as the vehicle travels over bumps in the road. Technician B says that a single crack in the longest blade of a multi-leaf leaf spring suspension system is acceptable as long as it does not affect ride height and the other blades are not good. Who is correct? A: Tech A B: Tech B C: Both A and B D: Neither A or B - Answer-A: Tech A The least likely to result in memory steer is a binding: A: Ball Joint B: Steering gear C: Upper strut mount D: Wheel bearing - Answer-D: Wheel bearing The inside tread of a tire in the illustration shows excessive wear. Which of the following is true about this uneven tire wear? A: Theres too much positive camber B: Theres too much positive caster C: Theres too much negative camber D: Theres too much negative caster - Answer-C: Theres too much negative camber Technician A says a worn idler arm has no affect on a vehicle's total toe setting. Technician B says the center link is used in parallelogram linkage systems. Who is correct? A: Tech A B: Tech B C: