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Ace your test on the first try with this complete study guide for the SOS Mechanic Certification
- Suspension & Steering exam. It includes 82 real exam questions with verified, 100%
accurate answers to help you master alignment, steering gears, and suspension systems quickly.
Key Features
• 82 realistic questions matching the actual exam format.
• Verified answers with clear, simple explanations.
• Covers core topics like steering columns, shocks, springs, and wheel alignment angles.
• Digital format for instant download and study on any device.
What You Will Learn
• How to find and fix front-end wear.
• The steps to check steering gear boxes and linkages.
• How to read tire wear patterns and alignment data.
• Safety rules for working on high-tension springs and struts.
Quiz_________________?
"Toe" adjustment on front wheel drive vehicles is made by: -
1
, ANSWER
changing he length of the steering linkage
Quiz_________________?
A car pulls to the left, which of these could cause the problem? -
ANSWER
Left front wheel has too much negative caster
Quiz_________________?
A car will pull to: -
ANSWER
the side with the most positive (+) camber
Quiz_________________?
A Double Wishbone suspension system -
ANSWER
has upper and lower control arms
Quiz_________________?
A MacPherson suspension system -
ANSWER
has no upper control arm
2
, Quiz_________________?
A mechanic finds that a front tire is worn on the inside of the tread only. The mechanic
checks the air pressure and finds it correct. What is causing this problem? -
ANSWER
The camber is set too negative
Quiz_________________?
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? -
ANSWER
Adjust both tie rod sleeves equally to move the front wheels in the direction of the steering
wheel error
Quiz_________________?
A mechanic is going to adjust the curb height on a car with torsion bars. To do this the car
should be checked: -
ANSWER
on a level surface with the car at curb weight
Quiz_________________?
A mechanic jacks up a car, stands facing it, places a hand on the front of each tire. The
mechanic pushes out and then pulls in on both tires. Too much movement would most
likely mean that: -
ANSWER
the tie rod ends are worn
3
Ace your test on the first try with this complete study guide for the SOS Mechanic Certification
- Suspension & Steering exam. It includes 82 real exam questions with verified, 100%
accurate answers to help you master alignment, steering gears, and suspension systems quickly.
Key Features
• 82 realistic questions matching the actual exam format.
• Verified answers with clear, simple explanations.
• Covers core topics like steering columns, shocks, springs, and wheel alignment angles.
• Digital format for instant download and study on any device.
What You Will Learn
• How to find and fix front-end wear.
• The steps to check steering gear boxes and linkages.
• How to read tire wear patterns and alignment data.
• Safety rules for working on high-tension springs and struts.
Quiz_________________?
"Toe" adjustment on front wheel drive vehicles is made by: -
1
, ANSWER
changing he length of the steering linkage
Quiz_________________?
A car pulls to the left, which of these could cause the problem? -
ANSWER
Left front wheel has too much negative caster
Quiz_________________?
A car will pull to: -
ANSWER
the side with the most positive (+) camber
Quiz_________________?
A Double Wishbone suspension system -
ANSWER
has upper and lower control arms
Quiz_________________?
A MacPherson suspension system -
ANSWER
has no upper control arm
2
, Quiz_________________?
A mechanic finds that a front tire is worn on the inside of the tread only. The mechanic
checks the air pressure and finds it correct. What is causing this problem? -
ANSWER
The camber is set too negative
Quiz_________________?
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? -
ANSWER
Adjust both tie rod sleeves equally to move the front wheels in the direction of the steering
wheel error
Quiz_________________?
A mechanic is going to adjust the curb height on a car with torsion bars. To do this the car
should be checked: -
ANSWER
on a level surface with the car at curb weight
Quiz_________________?
A mechanic jacks up a car, stands facing it, places a hand on the front of each tire. The
mechanic pushes out and then pulls in on both tires. Too much movement would most
likely mean that: -
ANSWER
the tie rod ends are worn
3
