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Prepare for the Maryland State Inspection Technical Exam with this comprehensive study resource designed to help candidates review vehicle inspection procedures, technical requirements, safety standards, and state inspection regulations. This guide includes practice questions, answer reviews, and exam-focused study materials to support effective preparation. Ideal for automotive technicians and individuals preparing for the Maryland Vehicle Safety Inspection Certification Exam, this resource covers important topics including inspection procedures, vehicle systems, safety requirements, equipment standards, Maryland inspection regulations, and technician responsibilities.

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Maryland State Inspection-technical Exam Study
Maryland State Inspection-technical Exam Study
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1. Steering wheel reject for
cracks and breaks
non continuity
not original or equivalent size
objects mounted on column

2. Inspection for front wheels straight ahead
lash turn wheel until motion can be observed at road wheels
engine must be running for vehicles with power steering

3. Failure for lash 16 inch wheel 2 inches
18 inch wheel 2 1/4 inches
20 inch wheel 2 1/2 inches
22 inch wheel 2 3/4 inches

4. lash failure for 0.4 inches or 10mm
power steering
system

5. inspect for travel turn steering full right and full left
jack front wheels slightly on vehicles without power steering.
check for binding and jamming

6. inspect for link- lift front end with wheels straight ahead, apply brakes,grasp front and rear of tire
age play ,record movement at extreme front or rear of tire

7. Camber inward or outward tilt of the top of the wheel from vertical

8. Ball joint reject for movement exceeding manufacturer specs
wear-without repaired by heating
wear indicators equipped with tightener or repair kit

9.

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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_aa5xyk

Types of ball wear indicator
joints standard
turning torque
preloaded

10. Springs and tor- five or more one four or less none
sion bars U bolts are not long enough 1/4 of length
any object sticking below edge of wheel rim

11. service brake test on road at speed of 20mph
smooth stop within 25 feet for passenger cars
30 feet for light trucks

12. hydraulic system brake pedal height shall remain constant for one minute
test

13. pedal reserve fail for less than 1/3 of total pedal reserve remains
test

14. inspect brake 0.090 inch greater than original diameter
drums substantial cracks on friction surface
external cracks extending to the leading edge

15. brake pads wear limit 2/32 inch

16. bonded brake lin- wear limit 2/32 inch
ings

17. riveted brake lin- wear limit 1/32 of an inch above rivet head
ings

18. vacuum booster stop engine pump brake pedal several times to deplete vacuum depress pedal with
test slight force while starting engine pedal should move slightly when engine starts


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