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2. A driver says that the front end of his car vibrates up and down
while traveling at most road speeds. Tech A says that too much
runout of the front wheels could be the cause. Tech B says that a
static out of balance of the front wheels could be the cause. Who is
right?
A. Tech A only
B. Tech B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B - - -
correct answer ✅C. Both Techs are right. Too much runout or static
out of balance in the front wheels will cause a vibration
3. A vehicle has front wheel shimmy at low speed and requires
increased steering effort. Tech A says that too much positive
camber could be the cause. Tech B says that too much Positive
caster could be the cause. Who is right?
A Tech A only
B. Tech B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B - - -
correct answer ✅B. Excessive positive caster will increase steering
,ASE A4 Practice Test Exam Questions And
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effort, cause the steering wheel to return too rapidly. cause wander
at high speed and shimmy at low speed.
4. All of these could cause tire wear if not within manufacturer's
Specs EXCEPT:
A. Caster
B. Wheel balance
C. Toe-In
D. Camber - - -
correct answer ✅A. Caster that is out of spec will affect steering
and handling characteristics, but will not cause tire wear. Whereas,
too much toe in or out would severely wear the tires. Additionally,
excessive camber would cause inside or outside shoulder wear on
the tire, depending on whether the camber was too negative or
positive.
5. A vehicle with variable assist power steering has a lack of power
assist in both directions. Tech A says That the problem is in the
electronic control system. Tech B says that there could be a
problem in the steering gear or a bad power steering pump. Who is
right?
A. Tech A only
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B. Tech B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B - - -
correct answer ✅B. Although further diagnosis will be necessary,
Tech B is right. Tech A is wrong because, when there is a
malfunction in a variable assist power steering system, the system
will allow full power steering.
6. A customer complains that a vehicle wanders on a bumpy road
and needs continual driver correction to stay straight. What could
be Wrong?
A. Excessive negative front caster
B. Insufficient front toe
C. Rear or front bump steer
D. All of the above - - -
correct answer ✅D. Excessive negative caster, insufficient front
toe, and front or rear bump steer could cause a vehicle to wander
on a bumpy road.
7. While aligning a front end, a technician finds the toe out on turns
(turning Radius) to be greater than the manufacturer's Specs and it
, ASE A4 Practice Test Exam Questions And
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has 2.0 degrees difference from the left side to the right side.
Which, if any, of the following could be the cause?
A. Nothing is wrong; the vehicle has a non symmetrical steering
design.
B. Bent pitman arm
C. bent tie-rod
D. Both B and C - - -
correct answer ✅D. either a bent pitman arm or a tie rod could
cause the specifications for the toe out on turns to be out of spec.
Vehilces with non symmetrical steering systems will have a
difference from side to side, but the difference will not exceed the
manufacturer's specs and it rarely has a greater than 1.5 degrees
difference from side to side.
8. When checking a tire, a tech find it to have too much radial (up
and down) runout. Tech A says to rotate the tire and wheel
assembly on the mounting studs to correct the problem. Tech B
says to rotate the tire on the wheel assembly to attempt to bring
the runout within specs. Who is right?
A. Tech A Only
B. Tech B Only
C. Both A and B
Answers
2. A driver says that the front end of his car vibrates up and down
while traveling at most road speeds. Tech A says that too much
runout of the front wheels could be the cause. Tech B says that a
static out of balance of the front wheels could be the cause. Who is
right?
A. Tech A only
B. Tech B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B - - -
correct answer ✅C. Both Techs are right. Too much runout or static
out of balance in the front wheels will cause a vibration
3. A vehicle has front wheel shimmy at low speed and requires
increased steering effort. Tech A says that too much positive
camber could be the cause. Tech B says that too much Positive
caster could be the cause. Who is right?
A Tech A only
B. Tech B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B - - -
correct answer ✅B. Excessive positive caster will increase steering
,ASE A4 Practice Test Exam Questions And
Answers
effort, cause the steering wheel to return too rapidly. cause wander
at high speed and shimmy at low speed.
4. All of these could cause tire wear if not within manufacturer's
Specs EXCEPT:
A. Caster
B. Wheel balance
C. Toe-In
D. Camber - - -
correct answer ✅A. Caster that is out of spec will affect steering
and handling characteristics, but will not cause tire wear. Whereas,
too much toe in or out would severely wear the tires. Additionally,
excessive camber would cause inside or outside shoulder wear on
the tire, depending on whether the camber was too negative or
positive.
5. A vehicle with variable assist power steering has a lack of power
assist in both directions. Tech A says That the problem is in the
electronic control system. Tech B says that there could be a
problem in the steering gear or a bad power steering pump. Who is
right?
A. Tech A only
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Answers
B. Tech B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B - - -
correct answer ✅B. Although further diagnosis will be necessary,
Tech B is right. Tech A is wrong because, when there is a
malfunction in a variable assist power steering system, the system
will allow full power steering.
6. A customer complains that a vehicle wanders on a bumpy road
and needs continual driver correction to stay straight. What could
be Wrong?
A. Excessive negative front caster
B. Insufficient front toe
C. Rear or front bump steer
D. All of the above - - -
correct answer ✅D. Excessive negative caster, insufficient front
toe, and front or rear bump steer could cause a vehicle to wander
on a bumpy road.
7. While aligning a front end, a technician finds the toe out on turns
(turning Radius) to be greater than the manufacturer's Specs and it
, ASE A4 Practice Test Exam Questions And
Answers
has 2.0 degrees difference from the left side to the right side.
Which, if any, of the following could be the cause?
A. Nothing is wrong; the vehicle has a non symmetrical steering
design.
B. Bent pitman arm
C. bent tie-rod
D. Both B and C - - -
correct answer ✅D. either a bent pitman arm or a tie rod could
cause the specifications for the toe out on turns to be out of spec.
Vehilces with non symmetrical steering systems will have a
difference from side to side, but the difference will not exceed the
manufacturer's specs and it rarely has a greater than 1.5 degrees
difference from side to side.
8. When checking a tire, a tech find it to have too much radial (up
and down) runout. Tech A says to rotate the tire and wheel
assembly on the mounting studs to correct the problem. Tech B
says to rotate the tire on the wheel assembly to attempt to bring
the runout within specs. Who is right?
A. Tech A Only
B. Tech B Only
C. Both A and B
