Suspension and Steering Exam Questions And Answers (Updated And Verified)

Suspension and Steering Exam Questions And Answers (Updated And Verified) Adjustment Sleeve - answerUsed to pull a tie rod in or out in order to adjust alignment setting. Also has a fastener on each side so when the correct adjustment is reached, the setting can be locked into place. Air Spring - answerRubber cylinder filled with air. End caps are formed on the ends for mounting. Air pressure in the rubber cylinder gives the unit a spring action. Special synthetic rubber compounds are used so the air spring can operate properly in cold weather. Ball Joint - answerConnections that allow limited rotation in every direction. Filled with grease for lubrication. A grease fitting may be provided. A grease seal holds grease in and prevents water and contaminant entry Bushings - answerMade out of rubber, polyurethane, or are spherical (metal). Allow movement of links in the suspension system and help isolate the passenger compartment from NVH (noise, vibration, Harshness) Castle Nut - answerA nut with slots (notches) cut into one end. The nut is torqued properly and then, if the slots are not aligned with the hole in the fastener, the nut is rotated to the nearest slot. The nut is then secured with a cotter pin Center Link - answerA steel bar that connects the right and left sides of the steering linkage. Usually accomplished with ball socket type joints Coil Spring - answerLength of spring-steel rod wound into a spiral Most common type of spring used on front and rear suspension systems Control Arm - answerUsed to hold the steering knuckle, bearing support, or axle housing in position as the wheel moves up and down Cotter Pin - answerA pin or wedge passing through a hole to fix parts tightly together Grease/Zerk Fitting - answerA metal fitting used in mechanical systems to feed lubricants, usually lubricating grease, into a bearing/assembl