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Maryland State Inspection-technical Exam
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Graded A+
Steering wheel
Ans: reject for
cracks and breaks
non continuity
not original or equivalent size
objects mounted on column
Inspection for lash
Ans: front wheels straight ahead
turn wheel until motion can be observed at road wheels
engine must be running for vehicles with power steering
Failure for lash
Ans: 16 inch wheel 2 inches
18 inch wheel 2 1/4 inches
20 inch wheel 2 1/2 inches
22 inch wheel 2 3/4 inches
lash failure for power steering system
Ans: 0.4 inches or 10mm
inspect for travel
Ans: turn steering full right and full left
jack front wheels slightly on vehicles without power steering.
check for binding and jamming
inspect for linkage play
Ans: lift front end with wheels straight ahead, apply brakes,grasp front and rear of tire
,record movement at extreme front or rear of tire
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Camber
Ans: inward or outward tilt of the top of the wheel from vertical
Ball joint wear-without wear indicators
Ans: reject for movement exceeding manufacturer specs
repaired by heating
equipped with tightener or repair kit
Types of ball joints
Ans: wear indicator
standard
turning torque
preloaded
Springs and torsion bars
Ans: five or more one four or less none
U bolts are not long enough 1/4 of length
any object sticking below edge of wheel rim
service brake test
Ans: on road at speed of 20mph
smooth stop within 25 feet for passenger cars
30 feet for light trucks
hydraulic system test
Ans: brake pedal height shall remain constant for one minute
pedal reserve test
Ans: fail for less than 1/3 of total pedal reserve remains
inspect brake drums
Ans: 0.090 inch greater than original diameter
substantial cracks on friction surface
external cracks extending to the leading edge
brake pads
Ans: wear limit 2/32 inch
bonded brake linings
Maryland State Inspection-technical Exam
Study Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers (100% Correct Answers) /Already
Graded A+
Steering wheel
Ans: reject for
cracks and breaks
non continuity
not original or equivalent size
objects mounted on column
Inspection for lash
Ans: front wheels straight ahead
turn wheel until motion can be observed at road wheels
engine must be running for vehicles with power steering
Failure for lash
Ans: 16 inch wheel 2 inches
18 inch wheel 2 1/4 inches
20 inch wheel 2 1/2 inches
22 inch wheel 2 3/4 inches
lash failure for power steering system
Ans: 0.4 inches or 10mm
inspect for travel
Ans: turn steering full right and full left
jack front wheels slightly on vehicles without power steering.
check for binding and jamming
inspect for linkage play
Ans: lift front end with wheels straight ahead, apply brakes,grasp front and rear of tire
,record movement at extreme front or rear of tire
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Camber
Ans: inward or outward tilt of the top of the wheel from vertical
Ball joint wear-without wear indicators
Ans: reject for movement exceeding manufacturer specs
repaired by heating
equipped with tightener or repair kit
Types of ball joints
Ans: wear indicator
standard
turning torque
preloaded
Springs and torsion bars
Ans: five or more one four or less none
U bolts are not long enough 1/4 of length
any object sticking below edge of wheel rim
service brake test
Ans: on road at speed of 20mph
smooth stop within 25 feet for passenger cars
30 feet for light trucks
hydraulic system test
Ans: brake pedal height shall remain constant for one minute
pedal reserve test
Ans: fail for less than 1/3 of total pedal reserve remains
inspect brake drums
Ans: 0.090 inch greater than original diameter
substantial cracks on friction surface
external cracks extending to the leading edge
brake pads
Ans: wear limit 2/32 inch
bonded brake linings
