ASE: STEERING AND SUSPENSION
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
How would you adjust a rack yoke bearing? - ANSWER Tighten, then look at OEM specifications and back
off by the suggested amount of degrees.
If a customer states that their steering wheel turns more to the left than to the right, what are some of
the most likely causes? - ANSWER - Incorrectly timed steering gear
- Bent pitman arm
- Bent tie rod
A customer says that their vehicle is difficult to steer, but only in one direction. What is the most likely
cause? - ANSWER A faulty or leaking power steering gear.
What could a shifted front cradle affect? - ANSWER - Front camber
- Front caster
- Thrust angle
What is one thing that spring eye bushings and worn strut bushings could cause? - ANSWER A pull on
acceleration and deceleration.
Why is camber angle important? - ANSWER It is a tire wear angle and can cause a pull in the steering.
What could happen if a composite leaf spring is scratched during installation? - ANSWER If the spring is
dented or scratched it will be weakened and break more easily.
Vehicles with high caster settings are most likely to use a ___________ ____________ to help control
front-wheel shimmy - ANSWER Steering damper
A popping noise while turning the steering wheel is most likely caused by? - ANSWER Worn front tie rods
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
How would you adjust a rack yoke bearing? - ANSWER Tighten, then look at OEM specifications and back
off by the suggested amount of degrees.
If a customer states that their steering wheel turns more to the left than to the right, what are some of
the most likely causes? - ANSWER - Incorrectly timed steering gear
- Bent pitman arm
- Bent tie rod
A customer says that their vehicle is difficult to steer, but only in one direction. What is the most likely
cause? - ANSWER A faulty or leaking power steering gear.
What could a shifted front cradle affect? - ANSWER - Front camber
- Front caster
- Thrust angle
What is one thing that spring eye bushings and worn strut bushings could cause? - ANSWER A pull on
acceleration and deceleration.
Why is camber angle important? - ANSWER It is a tire wear angle and can cause a pull in the steering.
What could happen if a composite leaf spring is scratched during installation? - ANSWER If the spring is
dented or scratched it will be weakened and break more easily.
Vehicles with high caster settings are most likely to use a ___________ ____________ to help control
front-wheel shimmy - ANSWER Steering damper
A popping noise while turning the steering wheel is most likely caused by? - ANSWER Worn front tie rods
