State Exam Test
Questions: Suspension
& Brakes QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(rated a)
two primary parts of a MacPherson strut suspension - ANSWER Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Which one is NOT a purpose of a Shock Absorber Strut cartridge? - ANSWER Correct for Ride Height
What is the first step before repairing a suspension system? - ANSWER Research Vehicle history and
TSB's
You diagnose a Clock Spring Failure, what is the next step of the repair? - ANSWER Disable the SRS
system according to the service manual
During pre-alignment inspection you notice excessive play in the outer tie rod, what is the next step? -
ANSWER Replace worn tie rod
All would cause a hard to steer rack and pinion EXCEPT? - ANSWER Over inflated tires
During service inspection of the vehicle you notice the Power Steering fluid is almost black, what would
the recommendation be? - ANSWER Flush the power steering fluid
, After replacing Power Steering Pump the there is a whining noise when turning, what should be done
next? - ANSWER Perform a Power Steering Bleed procedure
One of the symptoms of low Power Steering fluid is? - ANSWER Lower output Pressure from Power
Steering Pump
When turning the steering wheel you notice a power steering leak, what would the most likely cause of
the leak be? - ANSWER High Pressure Power Steering Hose
What is the major sign a Serpentine Belt is bad and should be replaced? - ANSWER Excessive cracks in
the ribbed area
When replacing a Power Steering high pressure hose, ALL should be done EXCEPT? - ANSWER Eliminate
the brass washers so banjo bolt will tighten with less of a gap and more threads for tension
ALL of the following is correct for changing ride height EXCEPT? - ANSWER Increasing and Decreasing the
tire pressure
ALL are Functions of a Power Steering Pressure Switch EXCEPT? - ANSWER Illuminating the P.S. Low
Pressure Light on the Dash
What is the most Likely cause of inside tire wear? - ANSWER Too much toe out
What is the most Likely cause of inside and outside tire wear? - ANSWER Under inflated tires
What is a TPMS? - ANSWER Tire Pressure Monitoring System
How do you determine where a leak in a tire is? - ANSWER Submerging in water and look for the bubbles
You find the Tire leak and it is on the outside tread, just over the sidewall, what is the correct repair
procedure to fix the hole? - ANSWER NOT Repairable, replace the tire
Questions: Suspension
& Brakes QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(rated a)
two primary parts of a MacPherson strut suspension - ANSWER Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Which one is NOT a purpose of a Shock Absorber Strut cartridge? - ANSWER Correct for Ride Height
What is the first step before repairing a suspension system? - ANSWER Research Vehicle history and
TSB's
You diagnose a Clock Spring Failure, what is the next step of the repair? - ANSWER Disable the SRS
system according to the service manual
During pre-alignment inspection you notice excessive play in the outer tie rod, what is the next step? -
ANSWER Replace worn tie rod
All would cause a hard to steer rack and pinion EXCEPT? - ANSWER Over inflated tires
During service inspection of the vehicle you notice the Power Steering fluid is almost black, what would
the recommendation be? - ANSWER Flush the power steering fluid
, After replacing Power Steering Pump the there is a whining noise when turning, what should be done
next? - ANSWER Perform a Power Steering Bleed procedure
One of the symptoms of low Power Steering fluid is? - ANSWER Lower output Pressure from Power
Steering Pump
When turning the steering wheel you notice a power steering leak, what would the most likely cause of
the leak be? - ANSWER High Pressure Power Steering Hose
What is the major sign a Serpentine Belt is bad and should be replaced? - ANSWER Excessive cracks in
the ribbed area
When replacing a Power Steering high pressure hose, ALL should be done EXCEPT? - ANSWER Eliminate
the brass washers so banjo bolt will tighten with less of a gap and more threads for tension
ALL of the following is correct for changing ride height EXCEPT? - ANSWER Increasing and Decreasing the
tire pressure
ALL are Functions of a Power Steering Pressure Switch EXCEPT? - ANSWER Illuminating the P.S. Low
Pressure Light on the Dash
What is the most Likely cause of inside tire wear? - ANSWER Too much toe out
What is the most Likely cause of inside and outside tire wear? - ANSWER Under inflated tires
What is a TPMS? - ANSWER Tire Pressure Monitoring System
How do you determine where a leak in a tire is? - ANSWER Submerging in water and look for the bubbles
You find the Tire leak and it is on the outside tread, just over the sidewall, what is the correct repair
procedure to fix the hole? - ANSWER NOT Repairable, replace the tire
