SUSPENSION AND STEERING ASE FINAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A+)

SUSPENSION AND STEERING ASE
FINAL QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A+)

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. - ANSWERC. 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 - ANSWERA. 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 - ANSWERA. 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. Neither A nor B - ANSWERC. Both A and B

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 - ANSWERB. Upper strut bearing

, 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 - ANSWERB. B only

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 tire 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 - ANSWERB. B only

Technician A says that the negative battery cable should be disconnected prior to
replacing an air bag system component in the steering column.
Technician B says that a self-powered test can be used to diagnose air bag system
components in the steering column.
Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - ANSWERA. A only

Premature front wheel bearing failure can be caused by excessive:
A. Brake rotor runout.
B. Steering linkage looseness.
C. Lug nut torque.
D. Wheel offset. - ANSWERD. Wheel offset

Which of these is the correct repair procedure?
A. Replace the boot clamps; bleed; align.
B. Replace the inner tie rods; bleed; align.
C. Replace the inner tie rod boots; fill; bleed.
D. Replace the rack and pinion; bleed; align - ANSWERD. Replace the rack and
pinion; bleed; align

Which of these wrenches should be used to avoid rounding flare nuts on power
steering hoses?
A. Box end
B. Open end
C. Line
D. Torx - ANSWERC. Line