SUSPENSION AND STEERING ASE FINAL

A vehicle wanders when driven on normal road surfaces. The steering wheel exhibits more play than usual. Which of these should the technician do first? A. Measure power steering pump output pressure. B. Flush the power steering fluid. C. Check for worn steering linkage. D. Measure front rotor lateral runout. - Answer-C. Check for worn steering linkage During a pre-alignment inspection of a high mileage vehicle, a technician sees oil dripping from one of the vehicle's front shock absorbers. The technician should: A. Replace both front shock absorbers. B. Replace the leaking shock absorber. C. Leave the shock alone and perform the alignment. D. Replace both front shock absorbers and coil springs - Answer-A. Replace both front shock absorbers On a level road, a vehicle wanders. Technician A says that worn rack and pinion bushings could be the cause. Technician B says that a torn rack and pinion bellows could be the cause. Who is right? A. A onlv B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B - Answer-A. A onlv Technician A says that the front stabilizer bar (sway bar) can help reduce vehicle body roll while cornering. Technician B says that the rear stabilizer bar (sway bar) can help reduce vehicle body roll while cornering. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B D.