Diesel Tech Steering & Suspension ASE
Practice Test 1 – 2026 Questions & Answers
A device that is used on suspensions to primarily absorb energy and dampen suspension oscillation is
called:
A. An equalizer bracket.
B. A torque rod.
C. A spring.
D. A shock absorber - correct answers -D. A shock absorber
Upon inspection, excessive play in the steering column assembly on a truck equipped with a tilt steering
column is noted. Which of the following would be the LEAST LIKELY cause?
A. Loose lock shoe in the support
B. Faulty anti-lash spring in the centering sphere
C. Loose tilt head pivot pins
D. Column mounting bracket bolts loose. - correct answers -B. Faulty anti-lash spring in the centering
sphere
While discussing steering system components, Technician A states that a typical single-axle truck system
has one Ackerman arm. Technician B says that the Ackerman arm controls turning radius. Who is
correct?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
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, D. Neither A nor B - correct answers -B. B only
A driver complains that after hitting a bump his vehicle suddenly veers to the right or left. Which of
these is the LEAST LIKELY cause?
A. A loose idler arm
B. a damaged relay rod
C. A worn tie rod end
D. A wheel out of balance - correct answers -D. A wheel out of balance
The alignment angle that is LEAST LIKELY to cause the greatest tire wear is:
A. Castor
B. Turning radius
C. Toe-in
D. Camber - correct answers -A. Castor
Technician A states that some steering shaft universal joints have different splines on the upper and
lower yokes. Technician B says that when installing the universal joint, install it on the lower end of the
intermediate shaft first. Who is correct?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - correct answers -C. Both A and B
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Practice Test 1 – 2026 Questions & Answers
A device that is used on suspensions to primarily absorb energy and dampen suspension oscillation is
called:
A. An equalizer bracket.
B. A torque rod.
C. A spring.
D. A shock absorber - correct answers -D. A shock absorber
Upon inspection, excessive play in the steering column assembly on a truck equipped with a tilt steering
column is noted. Which of the following would be the LEAST LIKELY cause?
A. Loose lock shoe in the support
B. Faulty anti-lash spring in the centering sphere
C. Loose tilt head pivot pins
D. Column mounting bracket bolts loose. - correct answers -B. Faulty anti-lash spring in the centering
sphere
While discussing steering system components, Technician A states that a typical single-axle truck system
has one Ackerman arm. Technician B says that the Ackerman arm controls turning radius. Who is
correct?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
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, D. Neither A nor B - correct answers -B. B only
A driver complains that after hitting a bump his vehicle suddenly veers to the right or left. Which of
these is the LEAST LIKELY cause?
A. A loose idler arm
B. a damaged relay rod
C. A worn tie rod end
D. A wheel out of balance - correct answers -D. A wheel out of balance
The alignment angle that is LEAST LIKELY to cause the greatest tire wear is:
A. Castor
B. Turning radius
C. Toe-in
D. Camber - correct answers -A. Castor
Technician A states that some steering shaft universal joints have different splines on the upper and
lower yokes. Technician B says that when installing the universal joint, install it on the lower end of the
intermediate shaft first. Who is correct?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - correct answers -C. Both A and B
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