SOS MECHANIC CERTIFICATION SUSPENSION
& STEERING TEST 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS CURRENTLY TESTING
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS /ALREADY GRADED A+
A mechanic has set caster, camber, and toe-in to
specifications. On the road test afterwards, the mechanic
notices that the steering wheel spokes are off center to the
left. What should be done to fix this?
Adjust both tie rod sleeves equally to move the front wheels
in the direction of the steering wheel error
Ball joints with wear indicators should be checked:
when loaded and by visual observation
There is a looseness in the steering column, which of these
could cause this problem?
Loose steering column universal joints
Which of these could cause dangerous handling,
uncomfortable ride, and noise due to excessive sideways
body movement?
Broken rear track bar
, A vehicle has unusual noises when it is jounced up and
down, all of these could cause this problem except:
worn tie rod ends
If the upper ball joint is positioned behind the lower ball
joint, which of these describes the alignment condition?
Positive caster.
Which of these correctly states when a power steering
system should be bled?
When the fluid becomes aerated
While diagnosing a vehicle that has a tendency to bump
steer, which of these should be checked first?
Wheel setback
Which of these is NOT part of the normal procedure for
replacing a front stabilizer bar?
Disconnect the tie-rod ends
Which of these does NOT need to be checked prior to a
wheel alignment?
Tire balance
Which of these can cause front wheel shimmy?
Loos steering linkage
& STEERING TEST 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS CURRENTLY TESTING
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS /ALREADY GRADED A+
A mechanic has set caster, camber, and toe-in to
specifications. On the road test afterwards, the mechanic
notices that the steering wheel spokes are off center to the
left. What should be done to fix this?
Adjust both tie rod sleeves equally to move the front wheels
in the direction of the steering wheel error
Ball joints with wear indicators should be checked:
when loaded and by visual observation
There is a looseness in the steering column, which of these
could cause this problem?
Loose steering column universal joints
Which of these could cause dangerous handling,
uncomfortable ride, and noise due to excessive sideways
body movement?
Broken rear track bar
, A vehicle has unusual noises when it is jounced up and
down, all of these could cause this problem except:
worn tie rod ends
If the upper ball joint is positioned behind the lower ball
joint, which of these describes the alignment condition?
Positive caster.
Which of these correctly states when a power steering
system should be bled?
When the fluid becomes aerated
While diagnosing a vehicle that has a tendency to bump
steer, which of these should be checked first?
Wheel setback
Which of these is NOT part of the normal procedure for
replacing a front stabilizer bar?
Disconnect the tie-rod ends
Which of these does NOT need to be checked prior to a
wheel alignment?
Tire balance
Which of these can cause front wheel shimmy?
Loos steering linkage
