SOS MECHANIC CERTIFICATION- SUSPENSION & STEERING
(ACTUAL 2025/2026) 83 QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
Bleeding a power steering unit is generally done by
turning the steering wheel left and right repeatedly
After rounding a turn, the front wheels do not return to the
straight ahead position in a normal way. What adjustment is
most likely to be out of specifications?
Caster
How does Camber effect which way a vehicle pulls
A vehicle will pull to the side with more positive camber
What is a typical camber angle
Close to zero to provide maximum tire contact with the road
How would you compensate toe for road crown?
Left side tire with slight toe out and right side tire with toe in
"Toe" adjustment on front wheel drive vehicles is made by:
changing he length of the steering linkage
,If the upper ball joint is positioned behind the lower ball joint,
which of these describes the alignment condition?
Positive caster.
Which of these correctly states when a power steering system
should be bled?
When the fluid becomes aerated
While diagnosing a vehicle that has a tendency to bump steer,
which of these should be checked first?
Wheel setback
Which of these is NOT part of the normal procedure for
replacing a front stabilizer bar?
Disconnect the tie-rod ends
Which of these does NOT need to be checked prior to a wheel
alignment?
, Tire balance
Which of these can cause front wheel shimmy?
Loos steering linkage
Which of these would cause the tires to wear in the center of a
tire tread?
over inflated tires
Which of the following is correct statements about the effects
of the imbalance?
Static imbalance will cause wheel tramp
Which of these is not a possible cause for an increase in
steering effort?
Worn ball joints
Which of these correctly states the purpose of the pop rivet
found in some strut top plates?
The rivet secures the plate I position to maintain camber
(ACTUAL 2025/2026) 83 QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
Bleeding a power steering unit is generally done by
turning the steering wheel left and right repeatedly
After rounding a turn, the front wheels do not return to the
straight ahead position in a normal way. What adjustment is
most likely to be out of specifications?
Caster
How does Camber effect which way a vehicle pulls
A vehicle will pull to the side with more positive camber
What is a typical camber angle
Close to zero to provide maximum tire contact with the road
How would you compensate toe for road crown?
Left side tire with slight toe out and right side tire with toe in
"Toe" adjustment on front wheel drive vehicles is made by:
changing he length of the steering linkage
,If the upper ball joint is positioned behind the lower ball joint,
which of these describes the alignment condition?
Positive caster.
Which of these correctly states when a power steering system
should be bled?
When the fluid becomes aerated
While diagnosing a vehicle that has a tendency to bump steer,
which of these should be checked first?
Wheel setback
Which of these is NOT part of the normal procedure for
replacing a front stabilizer bar?
Disconnect the tie-rod ends
Which of these does NOT need to be checked prior to a wheel
alignment?
, Tire balance
Which of these can cause front wheel shimmy?
Loos steering linkage
Which of these would cause the tires to wear in the center of a
tire tread?
over inflated tires
Which of the following is correct statements about the effects
of the imbalance?
Static imbalance will cause wheel tramp
Which of these is not a possible cause for an increase in
steering effort?
Worn ball joints
Which of these correctly states the purpose of the pop rivet
found in some strut top plates?
The rivet secures the plate I position to maintain camber
