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Steering & Suspension (A4)
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During a prealignment inspection a vehicle's ride height is found to be too
low. Technician A says weak springs are the most likely cause. Technician B
says weak shock absorbers could be the cause. Who is correct?
- Technician A
- Technician B
- Both A and B
- Neither A or B Ans: Technician A
All of the following statements about shock absorbers are true except:
- Shocks support the weight of the vehicle
- Shocks dampen spring oscillations
- Shocks can be either oil or gas charged
- Jounce and rebound resistance is generally 50% Ans: Shocks support the
weight of the vehicle
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A vehicle's steering wheel is off center but the front wheel toe setting is
correct. Which is the most likely cause?
- Worn tie rod ends
- Bent steering arm
- Worn strut-to-body mount
- Shifted rear axle assembly Ans: Shifted rear axle assembly
Which of the following statements about alignment adjustment are incorrect?
- Control arm shims are used to adjust caster and camber
- Eccentric cams are used only on MacPherson strut suspensions
- Special shims may be needed to adjust rear caster or camber
- Slotted holes may be used on upper controls to adjust camber Ans: Special
shims may be needed to adjust rear caster or camber
Technician A says all wheel bearings have lubrication and adjustment
specifications. Technician B says wheel bearing adjustment may require a dial
indicator. Who is correct?
- Technician A
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- Technician B
- Both A and B
- Neither A or B Ans: Technician B
Which of the following statements is correct?
- A vehicle will pull to the least positive camber
- A vehicle will pull to the least positive caster
- A vehicle will pull to the most positive caster
- A vehicle will pull to the most positive toe Ans: A vehicle will pull to the least
positive caster
Which of the following angles is best used to compensate for road crown?
- Camber
- Toe
- Caster
- SAI Ans: Caster
Steering & Suspension (A4)
Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers
During a prealignment inspection a vehicle's ride height is found to be too
low. Technician A says weak springs are the most likely cause. Technician B
says weak shock absorbers could be the cause. Who is correct?
- Technician A
- Technician B
- Both A and B
- Neither A or B Ans: Technician A
All of the following statements about shock absorbers are true except:
- Shocks support the weight of the vehicle
- Shocks dampen spring oscillations
- Shocks can be either oil or gas charged
- Jounce and rebound resistance is generally 50% Ans: Shocks support the
weight of the vehicle
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A vehicle's steering wheel is off center but the front wheel toe setting is
correct. Which is the most likely cause?
- Worn tie rod ends
- Bent steering arm
- Worn strut-to-body mount
- Shifted rear axle assembly Ans: Shifted rear axle assembly
Which of the following statements about alignment adjustment are incorrect?
- Control arm shims are used to adjust caster and camber
- Eccentric cams are used only on MacPherson strut suspensions
- Special shims may be needed to adjust rear caster or camber
- Slotted holes may be used on upper controls to adjust camber Ans: Special
shims may be needed to adjust rear caster or camber
Technician A says all wheel bearings have lubrication and adjustment
specifications. Technician B says wheel bearing adjustment may require a dial
indicator. Who is correct?
- Technician A
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- Technician B
- Both A and B
- Neither A or B Ans: Technician B
Which of the following statements is correct?
- A vehicle will pull to the least positive camber
- A vehicle will pull to the least positive caster
- A vehicle will pull to the most positive caster
- A vehicle will pull to the most positive toe Ans: A vehicle will pull to the least
positive caster
Which of the following angles is best used to compensate for road crown?
- Camber
- Toe
- Caster
- SAI Ans: Caster
