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Overview and Description This exam helps automotive technicians demonstrate competency in diagnosing, servicing, and repairing suspension and steering systems. It validates the knowledge required to inspect chassis components, perform wheel alignments, identify steering and suspension faults, and ensure safe vehicle handling and ride quality. The exam focuses on: Suspension System Fundamentals – Understanding suspension design, vehicle stability, ride comfort, load distribution, and handling characteristics. Steering System Components – Identifying steering gears, rack-and-pinion systems, steering columns, steering linkages, and steering geometry. Front and Rear Suspension – Inspecting independent and solid axle suspension systems, control arms, bushings, springs, and stabilizer bars. Shock Absorbers and Struts – Diagnosing wear, leaks, damping performance, replacement procedures, and ride quality concerns. Springs – Understanding coil springs, leaf springs, torsion bars, and air suspension systems. Steering Linkage Inspection – Evaluating tie rods, ball joints, pitman arms, idler arms, drag links, and center links for wear and damage. Power Steering Systems – Diagnosing hydraulic and electric power steering (EPS) systems, pumps, hoses, reservoirs, steering racks, and electronic controls. Wheel Alignment – Measuring and adjusting camber, caster, toe, steering axis inclination (SAI), and thrust angle. Wheel Bearings and Hubs – Inspecting, servicing, and replacing wheel bearings, hub assemblies, and related components. Tires and Tire Wear Analysis – Identifying abnormal tire wear patterns, tire balance issues, inflation concerns, and their relationship to suspension and alignment problems. Suspension and Steering Diagnostics – Diagnosing noises, vibrations, pulling, wandering, shimmy, bump steer, and uneven tire wear using systematic troubleshooting techniques. Brake and Chassis Interaction – Understanding how steering and suspension conditions affect braking performance and vehicle control. Safety Procedures – Applying proper lifting techniques, spring compression safety, torque specifications, inspection procedures, and safe repair practices. Tools and Equipment – Using alignment machines, steering and suspension diagnostic tools, torque wrenches, dial indicators, and other specialized service equipment. Preventive Maintenance and Repair Standards – Performing inspections, documenting findings, replacing worn components, verifying repairs, and ensuring compliance with manufacturer specifications and industry safety standards. SOS Mechanic Certification- Suspension & steering exam(Latest Updates) Questions & Answers 100- Correct -Grade A-

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SOS Mechanic Certification- Suspension &
steering exam (Latest
Updates) Questions & Answers 100%
Correct {Grade A}

Which of these could cause dangerous handling, uncomfortable ride, and noise due to


excessive sideways body movement? - correct answer Broken rear track bar




A vehicle has unusual noises when it is jounced up and down, all of these could cause


this problem except: - correct answer worn tie rod ends




If the upper ball joint is positioned behind the lower ball joint, which of these describes


the alignment condition? - correct answer Positive caster.




Which of these correctly states when a power steering system should be bled? -


correct answer When the fluid becomes aerated




While diagnosing a vehicle that has a tendency to bump steer, which of these should be

checked first? - correct answer Wheel setback

, Which of these is NOT part of the normal procedure for replacing a front stabilizer bar?


- correct answer Disconnect the tie-rod ends




Which of these does NOT need to be checked prior to a wheel alignment? - correct


answer Tire balance




Which of these can cause front wheel shimmy? - correct answer Loos steering linkage




Which of these would cause the tires to wear in the center of a tire tread? - correct


answer over inflated tires




Which of the following is correct statements about the effects of the imbalance? -

correct answer Static imbalance will cause wheel tramp




Which of these is not a possible cause for an increase in steering effort? - correct


answer Worn ball joints

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