Suspension and Steering Final Exam 1
1. 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.:
C. Check for worn steering linkage
2. 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
D.Replace both front shock absorber
3. 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:
A. A onlv
4. 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. Neither A nor B: C. Both A and B
, 5. After two new struts have been installed, a popping/grinding noise is
heard when going over speed bumps. The technician should remove
the struts and check the:
A. Strut for lack of gas.
B. Upper strut bearing.
C. Front wheel alignment.
D. Wheel bearing adjustment: B. Upper strut bearing
6. Technician A says that power steering pump drive belts should be
tightened as much as possible to produce maximum pump
pressure.
Technician B says that a loose power steering pump drive belt could
produce excessive noise during operation.
Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B: B. B only
7. Technician A says that excessive tire wear on the middle of a tire
tread can be caused by underinflation.
Technician B says that excessive tire wear on the outside edge of a tir
can be caused by incorrect camber.
Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B: B. B only
1. 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.:
C. Check for worn steering linkage
2. 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
D.Replace both front shock absorber
3. 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:
A. A onlv
4. 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. Neither A nor B: C. Both A and B
, 5. After two new struts have been installed, a popping/grinding noise is
heard when going over speed bumps. The technician should remove
the struts and check the:
A. Strut for lack of gas.
B. Upper strut bearing.
C. Front wheel alignment.
D. Wheel bearing adjustment: B. Upper strut bearing
6. Technician A says that power steering pump drive belts should be
tightened as much as possible to produce maximum pump
pressure.
Technician B says that a loose power steering pump drive belt could
produce excessive noise during operation.
Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B: B. B only
7. Technician A says that excessive tire wear on the middle of a tire
tread can be caused by underinflation.
Technician B says that excessive tire wear on the outside edge of a tir
can be caused by incorrect camber.
Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B: B. B only
