ASE T5 (2) Exam 2026/2027 NEWEST
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
1. A device that is used on suspensions to primarily absorb energy and dampen
suspension oscillation is called:
A. An equalizer bracket.
B. A torque rod.
C. A spring.
D. A shock absorber. -✓✓ Answer A is incorrect. An equalizer bracket is used to
mount and house the equalizer.
Answer B is incorrect. The torque arm is used to control axle rotational forces and
to maintain and adjust axle alignment.
Answer C is incorrect. The spring assemblies distribute the vehicle load across the
frame and provide a cushion between the road surface and the vehicle.
Answer D is correct. Shock absorbers dampen spring oscillation by limiting the
effects of spring jounce and rebound
2. Upon inspection, excessive play in the steering column assembly on a truck
equipped with a tilt steering column is noted. Which of the following would be the
LEAST LIKELY cause?
A. Loose lock shoe in the support
B. Faulty anti-lash spring in the centering sphere
C. Loose tilt head pivot pins
D. Column mounting bracket bolts loose -✓✓ Answer A is incorrect. Tilt
mechanisms are designed to allow for the column to be adjusted and then held
securely in that position by the lock shoe mechanism. If the lock shoe pin and
wedge lock components are worn, excessive movement in the steering column
would be the result.
,Answer B is correct. A faulty anti-lash spring might cause the housing to be loose,
but it would not cause excessive play in the steering column assembly.
Answer C is incorrect. The main housing pivots on the pivot screws located on
each side of the main housing support bracket. If the pins become worn, the
steering column would have excessive movement because the pivot pins are not
holding the column securely in place.
Answer D is incorrect. The column mounting bolt bracket secures the column. If
the bracket bolts become loose, the column would shift and have movement in the
steering column assembly.
4. While discussing steering system components, Technician A states that a typical
single-axle truck system has one Ackerman arm. Technician B says that the
Ackerman arm controls turning radius. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B -✓✓ Answer A is incorrect. There are two Ackerman arms in the
steering system.
Answer B is correct. Only Technician B is correct. Ackerman arms control the
turning radius and allow for each front wheel to rotate on different arcs while
turning.
Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician B is correct.
Answer D is incorrect. Technician B is correct.
5. A driver complains that after hitting a bump his vehicle suddenly veers to the
right or left. Which of these is the LEAST LIKELY cause?
A. A loose idler arm
B. A damaged relay rod
C. A worn tie rod end
, D. A wheel out of balance -✓✓ Answer A is incorrect. A loose idler arm will
cause fluctuation in the steering when striking a bump.
Answer B is incorrect. A damaged relay rod can cause veering when striking a
bump because of looseness in the ball joint end of the relay rod.
Answer C is incorrect. A worn tie rod end can cause veering when striking a bump
because of looseness in the ball joint end of the tie rod.
Answer D is correct. Wheel balance will not cause veering, only a shaking in the
steering wheel.
6. The alignment angle that is LEAST LIKBLY to cause the greatest tire wear is.
A. Castor.
B. Turning radius.
C. Toe-in.
D. Camber. -✓✓ Answer A is correct. Castor is a non tire wearing angle.
Excessive Castor will be present with steerability complaints and wheel shimmy at
low speeds.
Answer B is incorrect. Turning radius usually does not cause tire wear unless the
Ackerman arms are damaged or the wrong Ackerman arm is installed.
Answer C is incorrect. Toe in causes the greatest tire wear. Improper toe
adjustment causes rapid tire wear, which may result in tire failure, collision
damage, and personal injury. Excessive toe Out causes wear on the inside of the
tire tread ribs and a sharp feathered edge on the outside of the tread ribs. If
excessive toe-in is present, the tire tread wear is reverses
Answer D is incorrect. Camber can cause tire wear but not as great a tire wearing
angle as toein
Technician A states that in order for a steerable suspension to steer or track
correctly, it is necessary for the front wheels to be in a toe-out condition.
Technician B says that the toe setting should be between 1/16 inch and 1/8 inch.
Who is correct?
, A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B -✓✓ Answer A is incorrect. The front wheels need to be in a toe-
in condition.
Answer B is correct. Only Technician B is correct. The toe setting should be
between 1/16 inch and 1/8 inch.
Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician B is correct.
Answer D is incorrect. Technician B is correct.
Alignment procedures are being discussed. Technician A says that installing the
caster shim between the axle and spring with the thick part to the rear will make
the caster angle positive Technician B says installing the caster shim between the
axle and spring with the low side at the front will make the caster angle more
negative. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B -✓✓ Answer A is correct. Only Technician A is correct. You
make caster more positive by installing a shim between the axle and spring with
the high side at the rear.
Answer B is incorrect. You make the caster more negative by installing a shim
between the axle and spring with the low side at the rear.
Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician A is correct.
Answer D is incorrect. Technician A is correct.
7. Technician A states that some steering shaft universal joints have different
splines on the upper and lower yokes. Technician B says that when instaling the
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
1. A device that is used on suspensions to primarily absorb energy and dampen
suspension oscillation is called:
A. An equalizer bracket.
B. A torque rod.
C. A spring.
D. A shock absorber. -✓✓ Answer A is incorrect. An equalizer bracket is used to
mount and house the equalizer.
Answer B is incorrect. The torque arm is used to control axle rotational forces and
to maintain and adjust axle alignment.
Answer C is incorrect. The spring assemblies distribute the vehicle load across the
frame and provide a cushion between the road surface and the vehicle.
Answer D is correct. Shock absorbers dampen spring oscillation by limiting the
effects of spring jounce and rebound
2. Upon inspection, excessive play in the steering column assembly on a truck
equipped with a tilt steering column is noted. Which of the following would be the
LEAST LIKELY cause?
A. Loose lock shoe in the support
B. Faulty anti-lash spring in the centering sphere
C. Loose tilt head pivot pins
D. Column mounting bracket bolts loose -✓✓ Answer A is incorrect. Tilt
mechanisms are designed to allow for the column to be adjusted and then held
securely in that position by the lock shoe mechanism. If the lock shoe pin and
wedge lock components are worn, excessive movement in the steering column
would be the result.
,Answer B is correct. A faulty anti-lash spring might cause the housing to be loose,
but it would not cause excessive play in the steering column assembly.
Answer C is incorrect. The main housing pivots on the pivot screws located on
each side of the main housing support bracket. If the pins become worn, the
steering column would have excessive movement because the pivot pins are not
holding the column securely in place.
Answer D is incorrect. The column mounting bolt bracket secures the column. If
the bracket bolts become loose, the column would shift and have movement in the
steering column assembly.
4. While discussing steering system components, Technician A states that a typical
single-axle truck system has one Ackerman arm. Technician B says that the
Ackerman arm controls turning radius. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B -✓✓ Answer A is incorrect. There are two Ackerman arms in the
steering system.
Answer B is correct. Only Technician B is correct. Ackerman arms control the
turning radius and allow for each front wheel to rotate on different arcs while
turning.
Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician B is correct.
Answer D is incorrect. Technician B is correct.
5. A driver complains that after hitting a bump his vehicle suddenly veers to the
right or left. Which of these is the LEAST LIKELY cause?
A. A loose idler arm
B. A damaged relay rod
C. A worn tie rod end
, D. A wheel out of balance -✓✓ Answer A is incorrect. A loose idler arm will
cause fluctuation in the steering when striking a bump.
Answer B is incorrect. A damaged relay rod can cause veering when striking a
bump because of looseness in the ball joint end of the relay rod.
Answer C is incorrect. A worn tie rod end can cause veering when striking a bump
because of looseness in the ball joint end of the tie rod.
Answer D is correct. Wheel balance will not cause veering, only a shaking in the
steering wheel.
6. The alignment angle that is LEAST LIKBLY to cause the greatest tire wear is.
A. Castor.
B. Turning radius.
C. Toe-in.
D. Camber. -✓✓ Answer A is correct. Castor is a non tire wearing angle.
Excessive Castor will be present with steerability complaints and wheel shimmy at
low speeds.
Answer B is incorrect. Turning radius usually does not cause tire wear unless the
Ackerman arms are damaged or the wrong Ackerman arm is installed.
Answer C is incorrect. Toe in causes the greatest tire wear. Improper toe
adjustment causes rapid tire wear, which may result in tire failure, collision
damage, and personal injury. Excessive toe Out causes wear on the inside of the
tire tread ribs and a sharp feathered edge on the outside of the tread ribs. If
excessive toe-in is present, the tire tread wear is reverses
Answer D is incorrect. Camber can cause tire wear but not as great a tire wearing
angle as toein
Technician A states that in order for a steerable suspension to steer or track
correctly, it is necessary for the front wheels to be in a toe-out condition.
Technician B says that the toe setting should be between 1/16 inch and 1/8 inch.
Who is correct?
, A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B -✓✓ Answer A is incorrect. The front wheels need to be in a toe-
in condition.
Answer B is correct. Only Technician B is correct. The toe setting should be
between 1/16 inch and 1/8 inch.
Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician B is correct.
Answer D is incorrect. Technician B is correct.
Alignment procedures are being discussed. Technician A says that installing the
caster shim between the axle and spring with the thick part to the rear will make
the caster angle positive Technician B says installing the caster shim between the
axle and spring with the low side at the front will make the caster angle more
negative. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B -✓✓ Answer A is correct. Only Technician A is correct. You
make caster more positive by installing a shim between the axle and spring with
the high side at the rear.
Answer B is incorrect. You make the caster more negative by installing a shim
between the axle and spring with the low side at the rear.
Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician A is correct.
Answer D is incorrect. Technician A is correct.
7. Technician A states that some steering shaft universal joints have different
splines on the upper and lower yokes. Technician B says that when instaling the
