ASE G1 Exam with Complete Solutions

A tight timing belt makes what type of noise? - ANSWER-Whining A RWD (rear wheel drive) transmission has a leaking output shaft seal on a vehicle with 25,000 miles on the odometer. The MOST likely cause for the leakage is: - ANSWER-Plugged Transmission Breather filter Of the following, when replacing a CV (constant velocity) joint or boot, what is the last step before clamping the boot? - ANSWER-Burping Steering dampers can be used to reduce excessive __________. - ANSWER-positive caster A technician is rotating the tires using the modified X-method of tire rotation on a front-wheel-drive vehicle. Where should be the right front wheel placed? - ANSWER-Right Rear The open circuit voltage (OCV) test on a fully charged battery should show which voltage? - ANSWER-12.6 There is white exhaust smoke coming from the tailpipe of a vehicle well after the engine has been started. What is causing this condition? - ANSWER-Coolant in combustion chamber A front wheel drive vehicle has a clacking noise that only occurs while cornering. The technician suspects a faulty front axle. Which of these is most likely the cause? - ANSWER-Outer CV Joint The tread of a tire is worn in the center and not on the outer shoulders. Technician A says this is caused by an improper wheel alignment angle. Technician B says this is caused by an over-inflated tire. Who is correct? (Just the letter) - ANSWER-B A vehicle with power assist brakes has a hard brake pedal. Which of these is the most likely cause? - ANSWER-A Faulty Brake Booster Technician A says that oil should be squirted into all of the cylinders before taking a compression test. Technician B says that if the compression greatly increases when some oil is squirted into the cylinders, it indicates defective or worn piston rings. Which technician is correct? (Letter only) - ANSWER-B During a cylinder leakage (leak-down) test, air is noticed coming out of the oil fill opening. Technician A says that the oil filter may be clogged. Technician B says that the piston rings may be worn or defective. Which technician is correct? (Letter only) - ANSWER-B