STEERING AND SUSPENSION TEST
A customer complains that the steering lacks power assist all the time. Tech a says that
the power steering pump drive belt could be slipping or loose. Tech b says that worn
outer tie rod ends could be the cause. Who is correct? - Correct Answers -Tech A
A front wheel drive vehicle pulls towards the right during hard acceleration. The most
likely cause is? - Correct Answers -Normal torque steer
When replacing a rubber-bonded socket the rod end, the tech should be sure to? -
Correct Answers -Install and tighten the replacement with the front wheels in the straight
ahead position
Whenever installing a tire on a rim, do not exceed - Correct Answers -40psi
For a tire that has excessive radial runout, tech a says that it should be broken down on
a tire changing machine and then rotated 180 degrees on the wheel and retested. Tech
b says that the tire should be replaced. Which tech is correct? - Correct Answers -Tech
a
Technician a says that overloading a vehicle can cause damage to the wheel bearings.
Tech b says that tappered roller bearings used on a non drive wheel should be adjusted
hand tight only after seating. Which tech is correct? - Correct Answers -Both
Defective wheel bearings usually sound like a? - Correct Answers -Growl, rumble, snow
tires
Two technicians are discussing mounting a tire on a wheel. Tech a says that for best
balance, the tire should be match mounted. Tech b says that silicone spray should be
used to lubricants the tire bend. Which is correct? - Correct Answers -Tech A
Technician A says that radial tires should only be rotated front to rear, never side to
side. Tech b says that vehicle manufacturers usually recommend radial tires should be
rotated using the modified x method. Which is correct? - Correct Answers -Tech b
A defective outer CV joint will usually make a clicking noise when? - Correct Answers -
While turning and moving
The proper lubricant usually specified for use in a differential is? - Correct Answers -
SAE 80w-90 GL5
A customer complains that the steering lacks power assist all the time. Tech a says that
the power steering pump drive belt could be slipping or loose. Tech b says that worn
outer tie rod ends could be the cause. Who is correct? - Correct Answers -Tech A
A front wheel drive vehicle pulls towards the right during hard acceleration. The most
likely cause is? - Correct Answers -Normal torque steer
When replacing a rubber-bonded socket the rod end, the tech should be sure to? -
Correct Answers -Install and tighten the replacement with the front wheels in the straight
ahead position
Whenever installing a tire on a rim, do not exceed - Correct Answers -40psi
For a tire that has excessive radial runout, tech a says that it should be broken down on
a tire changing machine and then rotated 180 degrees on the wheel and retested. Tech
b says that the tire should be replaced. Which tech is correct? - Correct Answers -Tech
a
Technician a says that overloading a vehicle can cause damage to the wheel bearings.
Tech b says that tappered roller bearings used on a non drive wheel should be adjusted
hand tight only after seating. Which tech is correct? - Correct Answers -Both
Defective wheel bearings usually sound like a? - Correct Answers -Growl, rumble, snow
tires
Two technicians are discussing mounting a tire on a wheel. Tech a says that for best
balance, the tire should be match mounted. Tech b says that silicone spray should be
used to lubricants the tire bend. Which is correct? - Correct Answers -Tech A
Technician A says that radial tires should only be rotated front to rear, never side to
side. Tech b says that vehicle manufacturers usually recommend radial tires should be
rotated using the modified x method. Which is correct? - Correct Answers -Tech b
A defective outer CV joint will usually make a clicking noise when? - Correct Answers -
While turning and moving
The proper lubricant usually specified for use in a differential is? - Correct Answers -
SAE 80w-90 GL5
