Automotive Technology Test Bank
(7th Edition) – Halderman & Ward |
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Unusual noise during test drive can be caused by?
A. Defective or worn control arm bushings or ball joint
B. Defective wheel bearings or stabilizer bar links
C. Worn or defective CV joints
D. All of the above - answer-All of the above
Two techs are discussing non-indicator type ball joints inspection. Tech A says that the vehicle
should be on the ground with the ball joint loaded, then checked for free play. Tech B says the
ball joint should be unloaded before checking for free play. Which tech is correct? - answer-
Tech B
Most manufacturers specify a maximum axial play for ball joints of about ___________? -
answer-.050 inches
The preferred method to separate tapered chassis parts is to use an? - answer-A puller two or
two hammers to shock and deform the taper
A light film of oil is observed from the upper area of a shock absorber. Tech A says that this
condition should be considered to be normal. Tech B says that the rod seal may bleed fluid
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,during cold weather, causing the oil film. Which tech is correct? - answer-Both techs
Before the strut insert can be removed from a typical MacPherson strut assembly, what
operation is necessary to prevent possible personal injury? - answer-The coil spring should be
compressed
What should the tech do when replacing stabilizer bar links? - answer-The links can be replaced
individually, however manufacturer recommends that the links at both ends be replaced
together.
A noise or pull toward one side during braking is a common symptom of a worn or defective
_________
A. Stabilizer bar link
B. Shock Absorber
C. Strut rod bushing
D. Track rod bushing - answer-Strut rod bushing
To help prevent vehicle wandering on a vehicle equipped with torsion bars, the ride height
should be within _______ side to side. - answer-0.125 inches
Two techs are discussing suspension bushings. Tech A says that replacing a control arm bushing
requires a special tool. Tech B says using high-preformance urethane bushings may cause
excessive noise to be transferred to the passenger compartment. Which tech is correct? -
answer-Both techs
Tech A says that two main links on a short long arm suspension are the upper control arm and
the lower control arm. Tech B says that front suspensions with MacPherson struts usually have
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, only one control arm. Which tech is correct? - answer-Both techs
Where is the most common location for the coil spring on an short long arm front suspension?
A. Upper control arm
B. Lower control arm
C. Radius arm
D. Stabilizer bar - answer-Lower control arm
Tech A says that torsion bars are welded in place and cannot be adjusted. Tech B says that
torsion bars are adjusted by using a wrench to turn the torsion bar clockwise. Which tech is
correct? - answer-Neither tech
Tech A says that a MacPherson strut typically does not include the spring as part of the strut
assembly. Tech B says that a modified strut typically does not include the spring as part of the
strut assembly. Which tech is correct? - answer-Tech B
Tech A says that a road test should never be preformed before service, for safety reasons. Tech
B says that the purpose of any diagnosis is to eliminate known good components. Which tech is
correct? - answer-Tech B
Which of the following is NOT helpful when diagnosing a suspension problem.
A. If the problem gets worse with a cold or warm engine
B. If the problem gets worse with warm or colder weather
C. If the problem gets worse while turning or going straight.
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(7th Edition) – Halderman & Ward |
Exam Questions with Verified
Answers
Unusual noise during test drive can be caused by?
A. Defective or worn control arm bushings or ball joint
B. Defective wheel bearings or stabilizer bar links
C. Worn or defective CV joints
D. All of the above - answer-All of the above
Two techs are discussing non-indicator type ball joints inspection. Tech A says that the vehicle
should be on the ground with the ball joint loaded, then checked for free play. Tech B says the
ball joint should be unloaded before checking for free play. Which tech is correct? - answer-
Tech B
Most manufacturers specify a maximum axial play for ball joints of about ___________? -
answer-.050 inches
The preferred method to separate tapered chassis parts is to use an? - answer-A puller two or
two hammers to shock and deform the taper
A light film of oil is observed from the upper area of a shock absorber. Tech A says that this
condition should be considered to be normal. Tech B says that the rod seal may bleed fluid
1
,during cold weather, causing the oil film. Which tech is correct? - answer-Both techs
Before the strut insert can be removed from a typical MacPherson strut assembly, what
operation is necessary to prevent possible personal injury? - answer-The coil spring should be
compressed
What should the tech do when replacing stabilizer bar links? - answer-The links can be replaced
individually, however manufacturer recommends that the links at both ends be replaced
together.
A noise or pull toward one side during braking is a common symptom of a worn or defective
_________
A. Stabilizer bar link
B. Shock Absorber
C. Strut rod bushing
D. Track rod bushing - answer-Strut rod bushing
To help prevent vehicle wandering on a vehicle equipped with torsion bars, the ride height
should be within _______ side to side. - answer-0.125 inches
Two techs are discussing suspension bushings. Tech A says that replacing a control arm bushing
requires a special tool. Tech B says using high-preformance urethane bushings may cause
excessive noise to be transferred to the passenger compartment. Which tech is correct? -
answer-Both techs
Tech A says that two main links on a short long arm suspension are the upper control arm and
the lower control arm. Tech B says that front suspensions with MacPherson struts usually have
2
, only one control arm. Which tech is correct? - answer-Both techs
Where is the most common location for the coil spring on an short long arm front suspension?
A. Upper control arm
B. Lower control arm
C. Radius arm
D. Stabilizer bar - answer-Lower control arm
Tech A says that torsion bars are welded in place and cannot be adjusted. Tech B says that
torsion bars are adjusted by using a wrench to turn the torsion bar clockwise. Which tech is
correct? - answer-Neither tech
Tech A says that a MacPherson strut typically does not include the spring as part of the strut
assembly. Tech B says that a modified strut typically does not include the spring as part of the
strut assembly. Which tech is correct? - answer-Tech B
Tech A says that a road test should never be preformed before service, for safety reasons. Tech
B says that the purpose of any diagnosis is to eliminate known good components. Which tech is
correct? - answer-Tech B
Which of the following is NOT helpful when diagnosing a suspension problem.
A. If the problem gets worse with a cold or warm engine
B. If the problem gets worse with warm or colder weather
C. If the problem gets worse while turning or going straight.
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