DIESEL TECH SUSPENSION AND
STEERING ASE PRACTICE TEST 2
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS!!
The most common type of power steering hydraulic pump used on most Class 8
trucks/tractors equipped with power steering systems is:
A. Gear
B. Vane
C. Plunger
D. Centrifugal - ANSWERB. Vane
Technician A says to inflate mounted tires in a safety cage or using a portable lock
ring guard. Technician B says to first mount the tire on the truck, then inflate to the
proper tire pressure.
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - ANSWERA. A only
While performing an inspection on a heavy-duty tractor, the technician finds the
frame rail buckled. Which of the following might be the cause for this condition?
A. Too many holes drilled in the frame
B. Extreme operating conditions
C. The wrong bolts used in a repair
D. A vehicle collision - ANSWERD. A vehicle collision
Camber may be defined as:
A. The forward or rearward tilt of the kingpin at the top
B. The tracking angle of the tires from a true straight-ahead track
C. The inward or outward tilt of the top of the wheel when viewed from the front of
the vehicle
D. The amount in degrees that the top of the kingpin inclines away from vertical as
viewed from the front of the vehicle - ANSWERC. The inward or outward tilt of the
top of the wheel when viewed from the front of the vehicle
During an inspection, you see wetness on the shock body. What is your next step?
A. Perform a shock leak test
B. Replace the wet shock
C. Replace all shocks
D. Determine if the shock is actually leaking - ANSWERD. Determine if the shock is
actually leaking
, Toe-out on turns is defined by what component?
A. Pitman arm
B. Ackerman arm
C. Drag link
D. Steering control arm - ANSWERB. Ackerman arm
A technician finds tat the power steering system is overheating. This condition may
be caused by all of the following EXCEPT:
A. A loose steering shaft flex joint
B. Underlubricated ball joints
C. A kink or pinch in the fluid return line
D. Blocked airflow across the heat exchanger - ANSWERA. A loose steering shaft
flex joint
Suspension components are replaced on a medium-duty truck with single-air-valve
rear air suspension. technician
A says aa tape measure can be used to measure from a frame straightedge to the
drive axle. Technician B says if the distance from the axle to a fixed straightedge is
different on each side of the suspension, one of the front equalizing beam bushings
may be worn. Who is correct?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - ANSWERB. B only
Technician A says that the minimum and maximum air pressure going to the air bags
is controlled by the pressure protection valve. Technician B says that the minimum
air pressure in the bags should not to be less than 3 psi. Who is correct?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - ANSWERB. B only
Excessive tire wear is noted on a heavy-duty tractor. Which of the following
suspension components is the LEAST LIKELY cause?
A. Bent spindle
B. Improper tie rod setting
C. Center cross tube bushing
D. A preloaded axle wheel bearing - ANSWERD. A preloaded axle wheel bearing
When discussing popper relief valve, adjustment, a technician turns the steering
wheel to the eft until the steering effort increases. He then measures the distance
between the left stop screw and the axle stop. the clearance is found to bee 1/4 inch.
After checking the stop screw adjustment, the technician finds that the stop screw is
within adjustment specifications. The technician should:
A. Adjust the stop screw to maintain a 1/8-inch clearance
B. Adjust the stop screw to a clearance of 3/8 inch
STEERING ASE PRACTICE TEST 2
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS!!
The most common type of power steering hydraulic pump used on most Class 8
trucks/tractors equipped with power steering systems is:
A. Gear
B. Vane
C. Plunger
D. Centrifugal - ANSWERB. Vane
Technician A says to inflate mounted tires in a safety cage or using a portable lock
ring guard. Technician B says to first mount the tire on the truck, then inflate to the
proper tire pressure.
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - ANSWERA. A only
While performing an inspection on a heavy-duty tractor, the technician finds the
frame rail buckled. Which of the following might be the cause for this condition?
A. Too many holes drilled in the frame
B. Extreme operating conditions
C. The wrong bolts used in a repair
D. A vehicle collision - ANSWERD. A vehicle collision
Camber may be defined as:
A. The forward or rearward tilt of the kingpin at the top
B. The tracking angle of the tires from a true straight-ahead track
C. The inward or outward tilt of the top of the wheel when viewed from the front of
the vehicle
D. The amount in degrees that the top of the kingpin inclines away from vertical as
viewed from the front of the vehicle - ANSWERC. The inward or outward tilt of the
top of the wheel when viewed from the front of the vehicle
During an inspection, you see wetness on the shock body. What is your next step?
A. Perform a shock leak test
B. Replace the wet shock
C. Replace all shocks
D. Determine if the shock is actually leaking - ANSWERD. Determine if the shock is
actually leaking
, Toe-out on turns is defined by what component?
A. Pitman arm
B. Ackerman arm
C. Drag link
D. Steering control arm - ANSWERB. Ackerman arm
A technician finds tat the power steering system is overheating. This condition may
be caused by all of the following EXCEPT:
A. A loose steering shaft flex joint
B. Underlubricated ball joints
C. A kink or pinch in the fluid return line
D. Blocked airflow across the heat exchanger - ANSWERA. A loose steering shaft
flex joint
Suspension components are replaced on a medium-duty truck with single-air-valve
rear air suspension. technician
A says aa tape measure can be used to measure from a frame straightedge to the
drive axle. Technician B says if the distance from the axle to a fixed straightedge is
different on each side of the suspension, one of the front equalizing beam bushings
may be worn. Who is correct?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - ANSWERB. B only
Technician A says that the minimum and maximum air pressure going to the air bags
is controlled by the pressure protection valve. Technician B says that the minimum
air pressure in the bags should not to be less than 3 psi. Who is correct?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - ANSWERB. B only
Excessive tire wear is noted on a heavy-duty tractor. Which of the following
suspension components is the LEAST LIKELY cause?
A. Bent spindle
B. Improper tie rod setting
C. Center cross tube bushing
D. A preloaded axle wheel bearing - ANSWERD. A preloaded axle wheel bearing
When discussing popper relief valve, adjustment, a technician turns the steering
wheel to the eft until the steering effort increases. He then measures the distance
between the left stop screw and the axle stop. the clearance is found to bee 1/4 inch.
After checking the stop screw adjustment, the technician finds that the stop screw is
within adjustment specifications. The technician should:
A. Adjust the stop screw to maintain a 1/8-inch clearance
B. Adjust the stop screw to a clearance of 3/8 inch
