HEAVY TRUCK STEERING AND
SUSPENSION MICHIGAN MECHANIC
STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
You have replaced a power steering pump which failed. What should you do before
putting the truck back into service? - answer-a. Replace the hydraulic lines.
B. Remove air with a pressure bleeder. (not correct answer)
C. Flush the system with clean power steering fluid. (possible correct answer)
D. All of the above. (not correct answer)
In the tandem setup shown below, rubber bushings would be found at: - answer-a. Point
b.
B. Point c.
C. Point a. (correct answer)
D. All of the above. (not correct answer)
After you have put on a new tie rod end, what should you check and correct if
necessary? - answer-a. Camber. (not correct answer)
B. Wheel turn angle.
C. Toe setting. (correct answer)
D. Caster.
To remove king pin draw keys from the axle beams, you should: - answer-a. Drive them
out from the small end with a soft drift. (possible correct answer)
B. Heat the beam and tap them out. (not correct answer)
C. Use a shock puller threaded into the large end of the keys.
D. First drill out the middle of the keys to weaken them, then drift them out. (not correct
answer)
Which of these will cause rapid or uneven tire wear if set incorrectly? - answer-a.
Stearing gear preload.
B. Caster.
C. Camber. (correct answer)
D. All of the above. (not correct answer)
The position of the front tires in the drawing below indicates too much: - answer-a. Toe
in. (not correct answer)
B. Positive caster. (not correct answer)
C. Negative camber.
D. Positive camber. (correct answer)
, In reference to the below illustration, which statement is correct? - answer-a. The
steering arm is located at point z.
B. The pitman arm is located at point x. (not correct answer)
C. The drag link is located at point y. (correct answer)
D. None of the above.
The right front tire on a solid-axle truck has inside tire tread wear. This could be cause
by: - answer-a. Positive caster.
B. Negative camber. (correct answer)
C. Negative caster. (not correct answer)
D. Positive camber. (not correct answer)
What part in the below illustration sometimes requires reaming when installing new king
pins? - answer-a. #4.
B. #1.
C. #2. (not correct answer)
D. #3. (not correct answer)
Adjustable trailer axles are aligned by: - answer-a. Adjustable radius rods.
B. A sliding undercarriage. (not correct answer)
C. Axle shims. (not correct answer)
D. Adjustable walking beams. (correct answer)
Some trucks utilize an equalizing beam suspension. What should you know about this
system? - answer-a. Equalizing beams are adjustable for different sized trucks.
B. Equalizing beams are available in different lengths and should be measured before
ordering a replacement. (correct answer)
C. Equalizing beams are available in forged steel, but never in forged aluminium.
D. Equalizing beams are only available in one length but some are made of forged
aluminium and some are forged steel. (not correct answer)
Center bolts hold the center of the spring leaves together and: - answer-a. Position the
springs in the axle saddle. (possible correct answer)
B. Provide a mounting surface for the airbags.
C. Allow for alignment of axles with slotted holes. (not correct answer)
D. Clamp the springs securely to the axle.
Which of the following will cause tandem drive axles to be out of alignment. - answer-a.
Worn walking beam bushings. (possible correct answer)
B. Improperly adjusted axle bumpers.
C. Too long or too short torque rods.
D. Both a and b. (not correct answer)
On a solid front axle, caster is changed by: - answer-a. Installing tapered shims
between the axle and springs. (correct answer)
B. Turning the spring shackle cam bolts.
SUSPENSION MICHIGAN MECHANIC
STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
You have replaced a power steering pump which failed. What should you do before
putting the truck back into service? - answer-a. Replace the hydraulic lines.
B. Remove air with a pressure bleeder. (not correct answer)
C. Flush the system with clean power steering fluid. (possible correct answer)
D. All of the above. (not correct answer)
In the tandem setup shown below, rubber bushings would be found at: - answer-a. Point
b.
B. Point c.
C. Point a. (correct answer)
D. All of the above. (not correct answer)
After you have put on a new tie rod end, what should you check and correct if
necessary? - answer-a. Camber. (not correct answer)
B. Wheel turn angle.
C. Toe setting. (correct answer)
D. Caster.
To remove king pin draw keys from the axle beams, you should: - answer-a. Drive them
out from the small end with a soft drift. (possible correct answer)
B. Heat the beam and tap them out. (not correct answer)
C. Use a shock puller threaded into the large end of the keys.
D. First drill out the middle of the keys to weaken them, then drift them out. (not correct
answer)
Which of these will cause rapid or uneven tire wear if set incorrectly? - answer-a.
Stearing gear preload.
B. Caster.
C. Camber. (correct answer)
D. All of the above. (not correct answer)
The position of the front tires in the drawing below indicates too much: - answer-a. Toe
in. (not correct answer)
B. Positive caster. (not correct answer)
C. Negative camber.
D. Positive camber. (correct answer)
, In reference to the below illustration, which statement is correct? - answer-a. The
steering arm is located at point z.
B. The pitman arm is located at point x. (not correct answer)
C. The drag link is located at point y. (correct answer)
D. None of the above.
The right front tire on a solid-axle truck has inside tire tread wear. This could be cause
by: - answer-a. Positive caster.
B. Negative camber. (correct answer)
C. Negative caster. (not correct answer)
D. Positive camber. (not correct answer)
What part in the below illustration sometimes requires reaming when installing new king
pins? - answer-a. #4.
B. #1.
C. #2. (not correct answer)
D. #3. (not correct answer)
Adjustable trailer axles are aligned by: - answer-a. Adjustable radius rods.
B. A sliding undercarriage. (not correct answer)
C. Axle shims. (not correct answer)
D. Adjustable walking beams. (correct answer)
Some trucks utilize an equalizing beam suspension. What should you know about this
system? - answer-a. Equalizing beams are adjustable for different sized trucks.
B. Equalizing beams are available in different lengths and should be measured before
ordering a replacement. (correct answer)
C. Equalizing beams are available in forged steel, but never in forged aluminium.
D. Equalizing beams are only available in one length but some are made of forged
aluminium and some are forged steel. (not correct answer)
Center bolts hold the center of the spring leaves together and: - answer-a. Position the
springs in the axle saddle. (possible correct answer)
B. Provide a mounting surface for the airbags.
C. Allow for alignment of axles with slotted holes. (not correct answer)
D. Clamp the springs securely to the axle.
Which of the following will cause tandem drive axles to be out of alignment. - answer-a.
Worn walking beam bushings. (possible correct answer)
B. Improperly adjusted axle bumpers.
C. Too long or too short torque rods.
D. Both a and b. (not correct answer)
On a solid front axle, caster is changed by: - answer-a. Installing tapered shims
between the axle and springs. (correct answer)
B. Turning the spring shackle cam bolts.
