ASE STEERING AND SUSPENSION
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED
A+)
The steering wheel grabs and binds only at certain points along the steering wheel's
rotation. Technician A says the steering shaft universal joint is binding and should be
inspected for wear. Technician B says the intermediate shaft may need to be
replaced. Who's correct - ANSWERBoth
There's a squeak in the steering column when the steering wheel is turned in either
direction. All of the following components will result in a noisy steering column
except.
1.Steering coupling
2. Clockspring
3. Steering column bearings
4. Horn switch - ANSWERHorn switch
A says a worn idler arm has no affect on a vehicle's total toe setting. B says the
center link is used in parallelogram linkage systems. Who is correct? -
ANSWERTechnician B
The vehicle in the alignment chart has excessive shimmy above 45 mph. The most
likely cause of this condition is - ANSWERToo much positive caster
A vehicle with a power rack and pinion steering system doesn't return to center after
completing a turn. Technician A says an incorrect caster angle will cause this
condition. Technician B says a binding lower ball joint would have no affect on
steering wheel return to center. Who's correct? - ANSWERTechnician A
A vehicle with variable assist steering feels loose only at highway speeds.
Technician A says to inspect VSS vehicle speed sensor operation. Technician B
says this caused by reduced pressure to the steering gear. Who's Correct? -
ANSWERTechnician A
A vehicle with a ribbed serpentine 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's correct? -
ANSWERBoth
A vehicle has excessive body sway while cornering. Which of the following is most
likely causing this condition.
1. A binding ball joint
2. A worn idler arm
3. Worn control arm bushings
4. Worn stabilizer bar bushings - ANSWERWorn stabilizer bar bushings
, A technician is replacing weak coil springs on a light truck with coil spring
suspension. Which of the following are not used to support a solid axle with this type
of suspension?
1. Track bars
2. Pitman arms
3. Control arms
4. Strut rods - ANSWERPitman arms
2 Technicians are discussing struts on a front wheel drive vehicle. Technician A says
some struts have a camber lobe adjustment. Technician B says a worn strut tower
will make excessive noise when going over bumps. Who's Correct? - ANSWERBoth
Technician A says the power steering pressure switch sends a signal to the PCM to
increase idle speed while parking. Technician B says variable assist steering
provides maximum pressure during high speed operation. Who's Correct? -
ANSWERTechnician 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's correct? - ANSWERTechnician 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.
1. The rack and pinion gear
2. The u-joint coupling
3. Loose tie rods
4. The steering knuckle - ANSWERThe rack and pinion gear
A vehicle's right front wheel is making a growling noise that increases with the
vehicle speed. All of these will result in this condition Except:
1. Excessive caster
2. Cupped tire tread
3. Worn struts
4. Worn wheel bearing - ANSWERExcessive caster
Two technicians are performing a power steering pressure test. Technician A says a
restriction in the high pressure line results in higher than normal test results.
Technician B says if the pressure increases when the shutoff valve is closed, there's
a problem with the power steering pump. Who's correct? - ANSWERTechnician A
Two technicians are discussing a recirculating ball steering gear. Technician A says
to measure worm bearing preload with a foot pound torque wrench. Technician B
says an under adjusted sector shaft will result in excessive steering wheel free play.
Who's correct? - ANSWERTechnician B
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED
A+)
The steering wheel grabs and binds only at certain points along the steering wheel's
rotation. Technician A says the steering shaft universal joint is binding and should be
inspected for wear. Technician B says the intermediate shaft may need to be
replaced. Who's correct - ANSWERBoth
There's a squeak in the steering column when the steering wheel is turned in either
direction. All of the following components will result in a noisy steering column
except.
1.Steering coupling
2. Clockspring
3. Steering column bearings
4. Horn switch - ANSWERHorn switch
A says a worn idler arm has no affect on a vehicle's total toe setting. B says the
center link is used in parallelogram linkage systems. Who is correct? -
ANSWERTechnician B
The vehicle in the alignment chart has excessive shimmy above 45 mph. The most
likely cause of this condition is - ANSWERToo much positive caster
A vehicle with a power rack and pinion steering system doesn't return to center after
completing a turn. Technician A says an incorrect caster angle will cause this
condition. Technician B says a binding lower ball joint would have no affect on
steering wheel return to center. Who's correct? - ANSWERTechnician A
A vehicle with variable assist steering feels loose only at highway speeds.
Technician A says to inspect VSS vehicle speed sensor operation. Technician B
says this caused by reduced pressure to the steering gear. Who's Correct? -
ANSWERTechnician A
A vehicle with a ribbed serpentine 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's correct? -
ANSWERBoth
A vehicle has excessive body sway while cornering. Which of the following is most
likely causing this condition.
1. A binding ball joint
2. A worn idler arm
3. Worn control arm bushings
4. Worn stabilizer bar bushings - ANSWERWorn stabilizer bar bushings
, A technician is replacing weak coil springs on a light truck with coil spring
suspension. Which of the following are not used to support a solid axle with this type
of suspension?
1. Track bars
2. Pitman arms
3. Control arms
4. Strut rods - ANSWERPitman arms
2 Technicians are discussing struts on a front wheel drive vehicle. Technician A says
some struts have a camber lobe adjustment. Technician B says a worn strut tower
will make excessive noise when going over bumps. Who's Correct? - ANSWERBoth
Technician A says the power steering pressure switch sends a signal to the PCM to
increase idle speed while parking. Technician B says variable assist steering
provides maximum pressure during high speed operation. Who's Correct? -
ANSWERTechnician 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's correct? - ANSWERTechnician 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.
1. The rack and pinion gear
2. The u-joint coupling
3. Loose tie rods
4. The steering knuckle - ANSWERThe rack and pinion gear
A vehicle's right front wheel is making a growling noise that increases with the
vehicle speed. All of these will result in this condition Except:
1. Excessive caster
2. Cupped tire tread
3. Worn struts
4. Worn wheel bearing - ANSWERExcessive caster
Two technicians are performing a power steering pressure test. Technician A says a
restriction in the high pressure line results in higher than normal test results.
Technician B says if the pressure increases when the shutoff valve is closed, there's
a problem with the power steering pump. Who's correct? - ANSWERTechnician A
Two technicians are discussing a recirculating ball steering gear. Technician A says
to measure worm bearing preload with a foot pound torque wrench. Technician B
says an under adjusted sector shaft will result in excessive steering wheel free play.
Who's correct? - ANSWERTechnician B
