Maryland State Inspection-technical
Exam Study Questions Fully Answered.
Steering wheel - Answer reject for
cracks and breaks
non continuity
not original or equivalent size
objects mounted on column
Inspection for lash - Answer 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 - Answer 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 - Answer 0.4 inches or 10mm
inspect for travel - Answer 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 - Answer 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 - Answer inward or outward tilt of the top of the wheel from vertical
, Ball joint wear-without wear indicators - Answer reject for movement exceeding manufacturer specs
repaired by heating
equipped with tightener or repair kit
Types of ball joints - Answer wear indicator
standard
turning torque
preloaded
Springs and torsion bars - Answer five or more one four or less none
U bolts are not long enough 1/4 of length
any object sticking below edge of wheel rim
service brake test - Answer on road at speed of 20mph
smooth stop within 25 feet for passenger cars
30 feet for light trucks
hydraulic system test - Answer brake pedal height shall remain constant for one minute
pedal reserve test - Answer fail for less than 1/3 of total pedal reserve remains
inspect brake drums - Answer 0.090 inch greater than original diameter
substantial cracks on friction surface
external cracks extending to the leading edge
brake pads - Answer wear limit 2/32 inch
bonded brake linings - Answer wear limit 2/32 inch
Exam Study Questions Fully Answered.
Steering wheel - Answer reject for
cracks and breaks
non continuity
not original or equivalent size
objects mounted on column
Inspection for lash - Answer 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 - Answer 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 - Answer 0.4 inches or 10mm
inspect for travel - Answer 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 - Answer 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 - Answer inward or outward tilt of the top of the wheel from vertical
, Ball joint wear-without wear indicators - Answer reject for movement exceeding manufacturer specs
repaired by heating
equipped with tightener or repair kit
Types of ball joints - Answer wear indicator
standard
turning torque
preloaded
Springs and torsion bars - Answer five or more one four or less none
U bolts are not long enough 1/4 of length
any object sticking below edge of wheel rim
service brake test - Answer on road at speed of 20mph
smooth stop within 25 feet for passenger cars
30 feet for light trucks
hydraulic system test - Answer brake pedal height shall remain constant for one minute
pedal reserve test - Answer fail for less than 1/3 of total pedal reserve remains
inspect brake drums - Answer 0.090 inch greater than original diameter
substantial cracks on friction surface
external cracks extending to the leading edge
brake pads - Answer wear limit 2/32 inch
bonded brake linings - Answer wear limit 2/32 inch
