Suspension and steering Test Questions and
Answers 100% Correct
Two technicians are discussing the replacement of an inner tie rod end (ball-socket
assembly) of a rack-and-pinion steering gear. Tech A says that the inner and outer tie rods
ends are part of the rack and cannot be replaced separately. Tech B says the steering gear
unit should be removed from the vehicle before the inner tie rod end can be removed.
Which Tech is Correct ?
Neither Tech A or B
A customer complains that the steering lacks power assist only when cold. Tech A says the
power steering fluid may be low. Tech B says a worn housing around the rotary (spool)
valve is the most likely cause. Which tech is correct?
Tech B only
A defective upper strut mount can cause
Binding
noise when driving over bumps
poor steering wheel return after turning a corner
A defective upper strut mount can cause Binding,
noise when driving over bumps
poor steering wheel return after turning a corner, but will not cause
a crooked steering wheel
, a light film of oil is observed on the upper area of a shock absorber. Tech A says that this
condition should be considered normal. Tech B says that the rod seal may bleed fluid
during cold weather causing the oil to firm, which tech is right?
Both
A rear wheel drive vehicle equipped with front coil springs and rear leaf springs is sagging
down at the right rear and left front is higher then the right front. Which is most likely the
cause.
a broken leaf spring on the right rear
The rear of a sport utility vehicle is sagging. Which is the least likely cause.
excessive load in the rear of vehicle
incorrect springs
broken spring seats
leaking shock absorber
leaking shock absorber
A vehicle has a ride (trim) height lower on the left side then on the right side. What is the
most likely cause?
worn ball joints
a worn or leaking shock absorber on the right side
a worn or leaking shock absorber on the left side
sagging springs on the left side
sagging springs on the left side.
Answers 100% Correct
Two technicians are discussing the replacement of an inner tie rod end (ball-socket
assembly) of a rack-and-pinion steering gear. Tech A says that the inner and outer tie rods
ends are part of the rack and cannot be replaced separately. Tech B says the steering gear
unit should be removed from the vehicle before the inner tie rod end can be removed.
Which Tech is Correct ?
Neither Tech A or B
A customer complains that the steering lacks power assist only when cold. Tech A says the
power steering fluid may be low. Tech B says a worn housing around the rotary (spool)
valve is the most likely cause. Which tech is correct?
Tech B only
A defective upper strut mount can cause
Binding
noise when driving over bumps
poor steering wheel return after turning a corner
A defective upper strut mount can cause Binding,
noise when driving over bumps
poor steering wheel return after turning a corner, but will not cause
a crooked steering wheel
, a light film of oil is observed on the upper area of a shock absorber. Tech A says that this
condition should be considered normal. Tech B says that the rod seal may bleed fluid
during cold weather causing the oil to firm, which tech is right?
Both
A rear wheel drive vehicle equipped with front coil springs and rear leaf springs is sagging
down at the right rear and left front is higher then the right front. Which is most likely the
cause.
a broken leaf spring on the right rear
The rear of a sport utility vehicle is sagging. Which is the least likely cause.
excessive load in the rear of vehicle
incorrect springs
broken spring seats
leaking shock absorber
leaking shock absorber
A vehicle has a ride (trim) height lower on the left side then on the right side. What is the
most likely cause?
worn ball joints
a worn or leaking shock absorber on the right side
a worn or leaking shock absorber on the left side
sagging springs on the left side
sagging springs on the left side.
