SUSPENSION AND STEERING ASE
FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
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. - ANS C. 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 - ANS A. Replace both front shock
absorbers
On a level road, a vehicle wanders.
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,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 - ANS A. 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 - ANS C. 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 - ANS B. Upper strut bearing
Technician A says that power steering pump drive belts should be tightened as much as possible
to produce maximum pump pressure.
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, 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 - ANS B. 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 - ANS B. 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 - ANS A. A only
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FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
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. - ANS C. 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 - ANS A. Replace both front shock
absorbers
On a level road, a vehicle wanders.
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,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 - ANS A. 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 - ANS C. 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 - ANS B. Upper strut bearing
Technician A says that power steering pump drive belts should be tightened as much as possible
to produce maximum pump pressure.
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, 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 - ANS B. 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 - ANS B. 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 - ANS A. A only
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