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SOS MECHANIC CERTIFICATION SUSPENSION & STEERING
TEST 2025/2026 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED
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What is the purpose of the spring shackle? -ANSWERS-to
compensate for spring length changes
The shock, strut and spring combination is known as the: -
ANSWERS-MacPherson strut design
Which of the following statements is true regarding the front wheel
bearing assembly? -ANSWERS-all of the above
All of the following describe a normal shock absorber, EXCEPT: -
ANSWERS-holds the vehicle up
Which of the following conditions is the LEAST LIKELY to indicate
a worn control arm bushing? -ANSWERS-ball joint looseness
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Technician A says that torsion bars are interchangeable side to
side on like vehicles.
Technician B says that torsion bars can be adjusted to change
chassis height.
Who is right? -ANSWERS-b only
A car has a strut rod from the front of the frame to the lower
control arm.
Technician A says that increasing the rod length will change
caster.
Technician B says that the rod nut should be torqued with the full
car weight on the tires.
Who is right? -ANSWERS-both a and b
Which of the following would indicate a worn shock? -ANSWERS-
more that two cycles when vehicle is bounced
Technician A says that the follower (non-load carrying) ball joint
should be replaced when any looseness exists.
SOS MECHANIC CERTIFICATION SUSPENSION & STEERING
TEST 2025/2026 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED
A+|
What is the purpose of the spring shackle? -ANSWERS-to
compensate for spring length changes
The shock, strut and spring combination is known as the: -
ANSWERS-MacPherson strut design
Which of the following statements is true regarding the front wheel
bearing assembly? -ANSWERS-all of the above
All of the following describe a normal shock absorber, EXCEPT: -
ANSWERS-holds the vehicle up
Which of the following conditions is the LEAST LIKELY to indicate
a worn control arm bushing? -ANSWERS-ball joint looseness
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Technician A says that torsion bars are interchangeable side to
side on like vehicles.
Technician B says that torsion bars can be adjusted to change
chassis height.
Who is right? -ANSWERS-b only
A car has a strut rod from the front of the frame to the lower
control arm.
Technician A says that increasing the rod length will change
caster.
Technician B says that the rod nut should be torqued with the full
car weight on the tires.
Who is right? -ANSWERS-both a and b
Which of the following would indicate a worn shock? -ANSWERS-
more that two cycles when vehicle is bounced
Technician A says that the follower (non-load carrying) ball joint
should be replaced when any looseness exists.
