State Exam Test Questions: Suspension
& Brakes Questions and Verified
Answers
two primary parts of a MacPherson strut suspension - ✔✔Coil Spring and Shock
Absorber
Which one is NOT a purpose of a Shock Absorber Strut cartridge? - ✔✔Correct
for Ride Height
What is the first step before repairing a suspension system? - ✔✔Research
Vehicle history and TSB's
You diagnose a Clock Spring Failure, what is the next step of the repair? -
✔✔Disable the SRS system according to the service manual
During pre-alignment inspection you notice excessive play in the outer tie rod,
what is the next step? - ✔✔Replace worn tie rod
All would cause a hard to steer rack and pinion EXCEPT? - ✔✔Over inflated tires
During service inspection of the vehicle you notice the Power Steering fluid is
almost black, what would the recommendation be? - ✔✔Flush the power
steering fluid
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, After replacing Power Steering Pump the there is a whining noise when turning,
what should be done next? - ✔✔Perform a Power Steering Bleed procedure
One of the symptoms of low Power Steering fluid is? - ✔✔Lower output
Pressure from Power Steering Pump
When turning the steering wheel you notice a power steering leak, what would
the most likely cause of the leak be? - ✔✔High Pressure Power Steering Hose
What is the major sign a Serpentine Belt is bad and should be replaced? -
✔✔Excessive cracks in the ribbed area
When replacing a Power Steering high pressure hose, ALL should be done
EXCEPT? - ✔✔Eliminate the brass washers so banjo bolt will tighten with less of
a gap and more threads for tension
Power steering pump is defective, where do you find the information for
replacement? - ✔✔Find specific information in the Service Manual or Technical
Write-up
ALL is a symptom of a worn Idler Arm EXCEPT? - ✔✔Looseness in the Inner Tie
Rod
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& Brakes Questions and Verified
Answers
two primary parts of a MacPherson strut suspension - ✔✔Coil Spring and Shock
Absorber
Which one is NOT a purpose of a Shock Absorber Strut cartridge? - ✔✔Correct
for Ride Height
What is the first step before repairing a suspension system? - ✔✔Research
Vehicle history and TSB's
You diagnose a Clock Spring Failure, what is the next step of the repair? -
✔✔Disable the SRS system according to the service manual
During pre-alignment inspection you notice excessive play in the outer tie rod,
what is the next step? - ✔✔Replace worn tie rod
All would cause a hard to steer rack and pinion EXCEPT? - ✔✔Over inflated tires
During service inspection of the vehicle you notice the Power Steering fluid is
almost black, what would the recommendation be? - ✔✔Flush the power
steering fluid
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619652435. TERMS OF USE. PRIVACY STATEMENT
, After replacing Power Steering Pump the there is a whining noise when turning,
what should be done next? - ✔✔Perform a Power Steering Bleed procedure
One of the symptoms of low Power Steering fluid is? - ✔✔Lower output
Pressure from Power Steering Pump
When turning the steering wheel you notice a power steering leak, what would
the most likely cause of the leak be? - ✔✔High Pressure Power Steering Hose
What is the major sign a Serpentine Belt is bad and should be replaced? -
✔✔Excessive cracks in the ribbed area
When replacing a Power Steering high pressure hose, ALL should be done
EXCEPT? - ✔✔Eliminate the brass washers so banjo bolt will tighten with less of
a gap and more threads for tension
Power steering pump is defective, where do you find the information for
replacement? - ✔✔Find specific information in the Service Manual or Technical
Write-up
ALL is a symptom of a worn Idler Arm EXCEPT? - ✔✔Looseness in the Inner Tie
Rod
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