SUSPENSION AND STEERING PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A+)

SUSPENSION AND STEERING
PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
A vehicle has excessive body sway while cornering. Which of these is most likely to
cause this condition.
A. A binding ball joint.
B. A warn idler arm.
C. Warn control arm bushings.
D. Warn stabilizer bar bushings - ANSWERD. Warn stabilizer bar bushings

A vehicle with variable assist steering feels loose only at highway speeds.
Technician A says this is likely caused by the vehicle speed sensor. Technician B
says this could be caused by reduced pressure to the steering gear at high speeds.
A. Technician A
B. Technician B
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B - ANSWERA. Technician A only

Technician A says a directional tire must be kept on the same side of the vehicle
during a tire rotation. Technician B says tire inflation pressure is considered cold as
long as the vehicle has been driven less than ten miles. Who is correct?
A. Technician A
B. Technician B
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B - ANSWERA. Technician A only

Technician A says two different size tires on the rear of a vehicle will have an
adverse affect the vehicles ABS system. Technician B says the 60 in P225/60R16
89H indicates the tires section width. Who is correct?
A. Technician A
B. Technician B
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B - ANSWERA. Technician A only



. A vehicle with a ribbed belt makes a chirping noise when starting. Technician A
says to check the belt with a belt wear gauge. Technician B says proper belt
deflection is 1/2 inch per foot of belt span. Who is correct?
A. Technician A
B. Technician B
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B - ANSWERC. Both A and B

, Technician A says after tightening the castle nut on a tapered ball joint to loosen it to
align and install the cotter pin. Technician B says a binding ball joint will cause
memory steer. Who is correct?
A. Technician A
B. Technician B
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B - ANSWERB. Technician B only

On cold mornings the warning lamp on a vehicle with a tire pressure monitoring
system TPMS stays illuminated for several minutes before it goes out. Which of
these are most likely the cause of this condition.
A. Clogged TPMS sensor.
B. Worn tread on one of the tires.
C. TPMS initialization.
D. Low tire pressure - ANSWERD. Low tire pressure

A front wheel drive vehicle has a pull and is being checked for alignment angles.
Technician A says loose engine cradle bolts have no affect on a vehicle's steering
system. Technician B says if the engine cradle is not centered before tightening the
bolts the wheel alignment angles will be affected. Who is correct?
A. Technician A
B. Technician B
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B - ANSWERB. Technician B only

Two technicians are discussing an electronic air suspension system. Technician A
says the suspension switch must be turned off before lifting the vehicle. Technician B
says soapy water is used to check these systems for leaks. Who is correct?
A. Technician A
B. Technician B
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B - ANSWERC. Both A and B

Loose tie rods are discovered during the initial inspection of a vehicles steering
linkage. Technician A says loose tie rods will cause a clunking or popping noise
while turning. Technician B says loose tie rods will result in constant steering
correction and vehicle wander. Who is correct?
A. Technician A
B. Technician B
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B - ANSWERC. Both A and B

A front wheel drive vehicle with a rack and pinion power steering system is being
diagnosed. During the test drive the technician notices the steering is binding in one
spot only while turning right. Which of these is the most likely cause?
A. The rack and pinion gear.
B. The u-joint coupling.
C. Loose tie rods.
D. The steering knuckle. - ANSWERA. The rack and pinion gear.