ASE STEERING SUSPENSION EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A)
Which of the following is true about control arm bushings?
A: They are located between the frame and the control arm.
B: Worn control arm bushings result wheel shimmy.
C: They are tightened on while unloaded and the vehicle is raised in the air
D: Both A or B - ANSWERD: Both A or B
Technician A says that leaf spring shackle swivels and allows the spring to flatten as
the vehicle travels over bumps in the road. Technician B says that a single crack in
the longest blade of a multi-leaf leaf spring suspension system is acceptable as long
as it does not affect ride height and the other blades are not good. Who is correct?
A: Tech A
B: Tech B
C: Both A and B
D: Neither A or B - ANSWERA: Tech A
The least likely to result in memory steer is a binding:
A: Ball Joint
B: Steering gear
C: Upper strut mount
D: Wheel bearing - ANSWERD: Wheel bearing
The inside tread of a tire in the illustration shows excessive wear. Which of the
following is true about this uneven tire wear?
A: Theres too much positive camber
B: Theres too much positive caster
C: Theres too much negative camber
D: Theres too much negative caster - ANSWERC: Theres too much negative camber
Technician A says a worn idler arm has no affect on a vehicle's total toe setting.
Technician B says the center link is used in parallelogram linkage systems. Who is
correct?
A: Tech A
B: Tech B
C: Both A and B
D: Neither A or B - ANSWERB: Tech B
During the visual inspection of a light truck, the technician notices the left rear leaf
spring has a broken center bolt. Technician A says this will affect the vehicle's thrust
angle. Technician B says an incorrect thrust angle will affect the centering of the
steering wheel. Who is correct?
A: Tech A
B: Tech B
, C: Both A and B
D: Neither A or B - ANSWERC: Both A and B
A technician is unable to balance a tire and has added weights in several places
around the rim. Technician A says to continue adding weights up to 10 ounces.
Technician B says to dismount the tire from the rim and inspect the inside for liquid
or debris. Who is correct?
A: Tech A
B: Tech B
C: Both A and B
D: Neither A or B - ANSWERB: Tech B
The left front tire of a vehicle is feathered across its tread. What is the MOST likely
cause of this condition?
A: The caster setting
B: The toe setting
C: Worn struts
D: The camber setting - ANSWERB: The toe setting
Technician A says that a variable rate coil spring has varying spaces between the
coils. Technician B says that if a vehicle has a noticeable difference in height
between sides, it may have a weak strut insert. Who is correct?
A: Tech A
B: Tech B
C: Both A and B
D: Neither A or B - ANSWERA: Tech A
Technician A says the power steering pressure switch sends a signal to the PCM to
increase idle speeding while parking,. Technician B says variable assist steering
provides maximum pressure during high speed operation. Who is correct?
A: Tech A
B: Tech B
C: Both A and B
D: Neither A or B - ANSWERA: Tech A
Technician A says two different size tires on the rear of a vehicle will illuminate the
amber ABS light. Technician B says the 60 in P225/60R16 89H indicates the tire's
section width. Who is correct?
A: Tech A
B: Tech B
C: Both A and B
D: Neither A or B - ANSWERA: Tech A
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 of this
condition?
A: The rack and pinion gear
B: The u-joint coupling
C: Loose tie rods
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A)
Which of the following is true about control arm bushings?
A: They are located between the frame and the control arm.
B: Worn control arm bushings result wheel shimmy.
C: They are tightened on while unloaded and the vehicle is raised in the air
D: Both A or B - ANSWERD: Both A or B
Technician A says that leaf spring shackle swivels and allows the spring to flatten as
the vehicle travels over bumps in the road. Technician B says that a single crack in
the longest blade of a multi-leaf leaf spring suspension system is acceptable as long
as it does not affect ride height and the other blades are not good. Who is correct?
A: Tech A
B: Tech B
C: Both A and B
D: Neither A or B - ANSWERA: Tech A
The least likely to result in memory steer is a binding:
A: Ball Joint
B: Steering gear
C: Upper strut mount
D: Wheel bearing - ANSWERD: Wheel bearing
The inside tread of a tire in the illustration shows excessive wear. Which of the
following is true about this uneven tire wear?
A: Theres too much positive camber
B: Theres too much positive caster
C: Theres too much negative camber
D: Theres too much negative caster - ANSWERC: Theres too much negative camber
Technician A says a worn idler arm has no affect on a vehicle's total toe setting.
Technician B says the center link is used in parallelogram linkage systems. Who is
correct?
A: Tech A
B: Tech B
C: Both A and B
D: Neither A or B - ANSWERB: Tech B
During the visual inspection of a light truck, the technician notices the left rear leaf
spring has a broken center bolt. Technician A says this will affect the vehicle's thrust
angle. Technician B says an incorrect thrust angle will affect the centering of the
steering wheel. Who is correct?
A: Tech A
B: Tech B
, C: Both A and B
D: Neither A or B - ANSWERC: Both A and B
A technician is unable to balance a tire and has added weights in several places
around the rim. Technician A says to continue adding weights up to 10 ounces.
Technician B says to dismount the tire from the rim and inspect the inside for liquid
or debris. Who is correct?
A: Tech A
B: Tech B
C: Both A and B
D: Neither A or B - ANSWERB: Tech B
The left front tire of a vehicle is feathered across its tread. What is the MOST likely
cause of this condition?
A: The caster setting
B: The toe setting
C: Worn struts
D: The camber setting - ANSWERB: The toe setting
Technician A says that a variable rate coil spring has varying spaces between the
coils. Technician B says that if a vehicle has a noticeable difference in height
between sides, it may have a weak strut insert. Who is correct?
A: Tech A
B: Tech B
C: Both A and B
D: Neither A or B - ANSWERA: Tech A
Technician A says the power steering pressure switch sends a signal to the PCM to
increase idle speeding while parking,. Technician B says variable assist steering
provides maximum pressure during high speed operation. Who is correct?
A: Tech A
B: Tech B
C: Both A and B
D: Neither A or B - ANSWERA: Tech A
Technician A says two different size tires on the rear of a vehicle will illuminate the
amber ABS light. Technician B says the 60 in P225/60R16 89H indicates the tire's
section width. Who is correct?
A: Tech A
B: Tech B
C: Both A and B
D: Neither A or B - ANSWERA: Tech A
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 of this
condition?
A: The rack and pinion gear
B: The u-joint coupling
C: Loose tie rods
