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Maryland State Inspection-technical
Exam Study Questions and Correct
Answer
Steering wheel
~: reject for
cracks and breaks
non continuity
not original or equivalent size
objects mounted on column
Inspection for lash
~: front wheels straight ahead
turn wheel until motion can be observed at road wheels
engine must be running for vehicles with power steering
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
lash failure for power steering system
~: 0.4 inches or 10mm
inspect for travel
, Elscores 8/18/2024 11:49:07 PM
~: turn steering full right and full left
jack front wheels slightly on vehicles without power steering.
check for binding and jamming
inspect for linkage play
~: lift front end with wheels straight ahead, apply brakes,grasp front and rear of tire ,record
movement at extreme front or rear of tire
Camber
~: inward or outward tilt of the top of the wheel from vertical
Ball joint wear-without wear indicators
~: reject for movement exceeding manufacturer specs
repaired by heating
equipped with tightener or repair kit
Types of ball joints
~: wear indicator
standard
turning torque
preloaded
Springs and torsion bars
Maryland State Inspection-technical
Exam Study Questions and Correct
Answer
Steering wheel
~: reject for
cracks and breaks
non continuity
not original or equivalent size
objects mounted on column
Inspection for lash
~: front wheels straight ahead
turn wheel until motion can be observed at road wheels
engine must be running for vehicles with power steering
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
lash failure for power steering system
~: 0.4 inches or 10mm
inspect for travel
, Elscores 8/18/2024 11:49:07 PM
~: turn steering full right and full left
jack front wheels slightly on vehicles without power steering.
check for binding and jamming
inspect for linkage play
~: lift front end with wheels straight ahead, apply brakes,grasp front and rear of tire ,record
movement at extreme front or rear of tire
Camber
~: inward or outward tilt of the top of the wheel from vertical
Ball joint wear-without wear indicators
~: reject for movement exceeding manufacturer specs
repaired by heating
equipped with tightener or repair kit
Types of ball joints
~: wear indicator
standard
turning torque
preloaded
Springs and torsion bars
