STEERING AND SUSPENSION STUDY GUIDE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔A vehicle just had new sway bar links and bushings installed. Technician A says that
the wheels need to be straight-ahead with the front end supported before tightening the
link's fasterners. Technician B says the vehicle should be resting level on its wheel at its
normal ride height before the links fasteners are tightened. Who is right? -
✔✔Technician B only
Reason: should tighten all bushing with the vehicle sitting at ride height with the weight
on it. Before, tightening the bushing for the longest possible life.
✔✔A vehicle equipped with a manual rack-and-pinion steering is having the front end
inspected. Technician A says that the inner tie-rod ends should be inspected while in
their normal running position. Technician B says that if movement is felt between the tie
rod ball and the socket while the tire is moved in and out, the inner tie-rod should be
replaced. Who is right ? - ✔✔Both A & B
Reason: checking ride height with a load will generally. Show maximum wear any
movement in any the tie rod should be repained
✔✔Which of the following four-wheel alignment inspection and measurements
sequences is correct ? - ✔✔Ride height, rear camber , rear toe, front caster
Reason: ride height always be set for an alignment when performing a four wheel
alignment the rear should be adjusted 1st.
✔✔A vehicle with power steering is parked with the engine running. A hissing noise is
heard when the steering wheel is turned back and fourth. Technician A says that the
power steering pump could be bad. Technician B says that this sound is part of normal
operation. Who is right? - ✔✔Technician B only
Reason: whining power steering pump should be replaced for air to be blend out of the
system
✔✔All of the following could be caused by a misaligned subframe EXCEPT: - ✔✔Poor
ride quality
✔✔All of the following suspension components are always replaced as a unit EXPECT -
✔✔Idler arm
Reason : some idler arm can be re-build
, ✔✔at the beggining of power steering system pressure test. With the shutoff valve
open, the pressure reading is above specification with the fluid at normal operating
temperature and the front wheel in the straight-ahead position. Technician A says there
could be a restriction in the power steering pressure hose. Technician B says that the
popper valve in steering gear could be the cause. Who is right - ✔✔Both A and B
Reason: Restriction in the power steering pressure hose & poppet valve in the steering
gear
✔✔Technician A says that dynamic wheel balancing can be accomplished with a bubble
balancer. Technician B says that static wheel balancing requires a spin balancer. Who
is right? - ✔✔Neither A or B
Reason: Static wheel balance can be done with a bubble balancer and Dynamic
balancer is done with a spin balancer
✔✔All of the following will cause a tire to wear at the edge EXPECT: - ✔✔Overinflation
Reason: Overinflation like a big ballon it will swollen and inflate like a big balloon
✔✔All of the following can cause incorrect vehicle ride height EXPECT : - ✔✔Worn
shock absorbers
Reason: shock absorbers will NEVER affect ride height
✔✔Technician A says that lubricant can be used to help seat a tie on a wheel rim.
Technician B says that if necessary, it's OK to exceed the maximum tire pressure rating
to seat the bead, as long as pressure is reduced immediately afterward. Who is right -
✔✔Technician A only
✔✔Shock absorbers are being installed in the rear of a rear wheel drive solid axle
vehicle with a coil spring s. Technician A says the axle must be supported before the
shock are removed . Technician B says that the coil spring must be compressed with a
coil spring compressor. Who is right ? - ✔✔Technician A only
✔✔Technician has just installed a replacement for a failed power steering gear . Which
of the following should he do next ? - ✔✔Flush the system
Reason: if you don't flush system after components failure damage. The new part after
you uncertain . Due to old matter left inside the system .
✔✔Technician A says that setback is caused by collision damage. Technician B says
that setback can be designed into a vehicle. Who is right ? - ✔✔Both A & B
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔A vehicle just had new sway bar links and bushings installed. Technician A says that
the wheels need to be straight-ahead with the front end supported before tightening the
link's fasterners. Technician B says the vehicle should be resting level on its wheel at its
normal ride height before the links fasteners are tightened. Who is right? -
✔✔Technician B only
Reason: should tighten all bushing with the vehicle sitting at ride height with the weight
on it. Before, tightening the bushing for the longest possible life.
✔✔A vehicle equipped with a manual rack-and-pinion steering is having the front end
inspected. Technician A says that the inner tie-rod ends should be inspected while in
their normal running position. Technician B says that if movement is felt between the tie
rod ball and the socket while the tire is moved in and out, the inner tie-rod should be
replaced. Who is right ? - ✔✔Both A & B
Reason: checking ride height with a load will generally. Show maximum wear any
movement in any the tie rod should be repained
✔✔Which of the following four-wheel alignment inspection and measurements
sequences is correct ? - ✔✔Ride height, rear camber , rear toe, front caster
Reason: ride height always be set for an alignment when performing a four wheel
alignment the rear should be adjusted 1st.
✔✔A vehicle with power steering is parked with the engine running. A hissing noise is
heard when the steering wheel is turned back and fourth. Technician A says that the
power steering pump could be bad. Technician B says that this sound is part of normal
operation. Who is right? - ✔✔Technician B only
Reason: whining power steering pump should be replaced for air to be blend out of the
system
✔✔All of the following could be caused by a misaligned subframe EXCEPT: - ✔✔Poor
ride quality
✔✔All of the following suspension components are always replaced as a unit EXPECT -
✔✔Idler arm
Reason : some idler arm can be re-build
, ✔✔at the beggining of power steering system pressure test. With the shutoff valve
open, the pressure reading is above specification with the fluid at normal operating
temperature and the front wheel in the straight-ahead position. Technician A says there
could be a restriction in the power steering pressure hose. Technician B says that the
popper valve in steering gear could be the cause. Who is right - ✔✔Both A and B
Reason: Restriction in the power steering pressure hose & poppet valve in the steering
gear
✔✔Technician A says that dynamic wheel balancing can be accomplished with a bubble
balancer. Technician B says that static wheel balancing requires a spin balancer. Who
is right? - ✔✔Neither A or B
Reason: Static wheel balance can be done with a bubble balancer and Dynamic
balancer is done with a spin balancer
✔✔All of the following will cause a tire to wear at the edge EXPECT: - ✔✔Overinflation
Reason: Overinflation like a big ballon it will swollen and inflate like a big balloon
✔✔All of the following can cause incorrect vehicle ride height EXPECT : - ✔✔Worn
shock absorbers
Reason: shock absorbers will NEVER affect ride height
✔✔Technician A says that lubricant can be used to help seat a tie on a wheel rim.
Technician B says that if necessary, it's OK to exceed the maximum tire pressure rating
to seat the bead, as long as pressure is reduced immediately afterward. Who is right -
✔✔Technician A only
✔✔Shock absorbers are being installed in the rear of a rear wheel drive solid axle
vehicle with a coil spring s. Technician A says the axle must be supported before the
shock are removed . Technician B says that the coil spring must be compressed with a
coil spring compressor. Who is right ? - ✔✔Technician A only
✔✔Technician has just installed a replacement for a failed power steering gear . Which
of the following should he do next ? - ✔✔Flush the system
Reason: if you don't flush system after components failure damage. The new part after
you uncertain . Due to old matter left inside the system .
✔✔Technician A says that setback is caused by collision damage. Technician B says
that setback can be designed into a vehicle. Who is right ? - ✔✔Both A & B
