Automotive Exam Chapters 7, 8, & 10
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Unusual noise during test drive can be caused by?
A. Defective or worn control arm bushings or ball joint
B. Defective wheel bearings or stabilizer bar links
C. Worn or defective CV joints
D. All of the above - ✔✔All of the above
Two techs are discussing non-indicator type ball joints inspection. Tech A says that the
vehicle should be on the ground with the ball joint loaded, then checked for free play.
Tech B says the ball joint should be unloaded before checking for free play. Which tech
is correct? - ✔✔Tech B
Most manufacturers specify a maximum axial play for ball joints of about ___________?
- ✔✔.050 inches
The preferred method to separate tapered chassis parts is to use an? - ✔✔A puller two
or two hammers to shock and deform the taper
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,A light film of oil is observed from the upper area of a shock absorber. Tech A says that
this condition should be considered to be normal. Tech B says that the rod seal may
bleed fluid during cold weather, causing the oil film. Which tech is correct? - ✔✔Both
techs
Before the strut insert can be removed from a typical MacPherson strut assembly, what
operation is necessary to prevent possible personal injury? - ✔✔The coil spring should
be compressed
What should the tech do when replacing stabilizer bar links? - ✔✔The links can be
replaced individually, however manufacturer recommends that the links at both ends
be replaced together.
A noise or pull toward one side during braking is a common symptom of a worn or
defective _________
A. Stabilizer bar link
B. Shock Absorber
C. Strut rod bushing
D. Track rod bushing - ✔✔Strut rod bushing
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, To help prevent vehicle wandering on a vehicle equipped with torsion bars, the ride
height should be within _______ side to side. - ✔✔0.125 inches
Two techs are discussing suspension bushings. Tech A says that replacing a control arm
bushing requires a special tool. Tech B says using high-preformance urethane bushings
may cause excessive noise to be transferred to the passenger compartment. Which tech
is correct? - ✔✔Both techs
Tech A says that two main links on a short long arm suspension are the upper control
arm and the lower control arm. Tech B says that front suspensions with MacPherson
struts usually have only one control arm. Which tech is correct? - ✔✔Both techs
Where is the most common location for the coil spring on an short long arm front
suspension?
A. Upper control arm
B. Lower control arm
C. Radius arm
D. Stabilizer bar - ✔✔Lower control arm
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Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Unusual noise during test drive can be caused by?
A. Defective or worn control arm bushings or ball joint
B. Defective wheel bearings or stabilizer bar links
C. Worn or defective CV joints
D. All of the above - ✔✔All of the above
Two techs are discussing non-indicator type ball joints inspection. Tech A says that the
vehicle should be on the ground with the ball joint loaded, then checked for free play.
Tech B says the ball joint should be unloaded before checking for free play. Which tech
is correct? - ✔✔Tech B
Most manufacturers specify a maximum axial play for ball joints of about ___________?
- ✔✔.050 inches
The preferred method to separate tapered chassis parts is to use an? - ✔✔A puller two
or two hammers to shock and deform the taper
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,A light film of oil is observed from the upper area of a shock absorber. Tech A says that
this condition should be considered to be normal. Tech B says that the rod seal may
bleed fluid during cold weather, causing the oil film. Which tech is correct? - ✔✔Both
techs
Before the strut insert can be removed from a typical MacPherson strut assembly, what
operation is necessary to prevent possible personal injury? - ✔✔The coil spring should
be compressed
What should the tech do when replacing stabilizer bar links? - ✔✔The links can be
replaced individually, however manufacturer recommends that the links at both ends
be replaced together.
A noise or pull toward one side during braking is a common symptom of a worn or
defective _________
A. Stabilizer bar link
B. Shock Absorber
C. Strut rod bushing
D. Track rod bushing - ✔✔Strut rod bushing
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, To help prevent vehicle wandering on a vehicle equipped with torsion bars, the ride
height should be within _______ side to side. - ✔✔0.125 inches
Two techs are discussing suspension bushings. Tech A says that replacing a control arm
bushing requires a special tool. Tech B says using high-preformance urethane bushings
may cause excessive noise to be transferred to the passenger compartment. Which tech
is correct? - ✔✔Both techs
Tech A says that two main links on a short long arm suspension are the upper control
arm and the lower control arm. Tech B says that front suspensions with MacPherson
struts usually have only one control arm. Which tech is correct? - ✔✔Both techs
Where is the most common location for the coil spring on an short long arm front
suspension?
A. Upper control arm
B. Lower control arm
C. Radius arm
D. Stabilizer bar - ✔✔Lower control arm
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