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2. A driver says that the front end of his car vibrates up and down while traveling
at most road speeds. Tech A says that too much runout of the front wheels could
be the cause. Tech B says that a static out of balance of the front wheels could be
the cause. Who is right?
A. Tech A only
B. Tech B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B - (ANSWER)C. Both Techs are right. Too much runout or static
out of balance in the front wheels will cause a vibration
3. A vehicle has front wheel shimmy at low speed and requires increased steering
effort. Tech A says that too much positive camber could be the cause. Tech B says
that too much Positive caster could be the cause. Who is right?
A Tech A only
B. Tech B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B - (ANSWER)B. Excessive positive caster will increase steering
effort, cause the steering wheel to return too rapidly. cause wander at high speed
and shimmy at low speed.
4. All of these could cause tire wear if not within manufacturer's Specs EXCEPT:
A. Caster
B. Wheel balance
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C. Toe-In
D. Camber - (ANSWER)A. Caster that is out of spec will affect steering and
handling characteristics, but will not cause tire wear. Whereas, too much toe in or
out would severely wear the tires. Additionally, excessive camber would cause
inside or outside shoulder wear on the tire, depending on whether the camber
was too negative or positive.
5. A vehicle with variable assist power steering has a lack of power assist in both
directions. Tech A says That the problem is in the electronic control system. Tech
B says that there could be a problem in the steering gear or a bad power steering
pump. Who is right?
A. Tech A only
B. Tech B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B - (ANSWER)B. Although further diagnosis will be necessary, Tech
B is right. Tech A is wrong because, when there is a malfunction in a variable assist
power steering system, the system will allow full power steering.
6. A customer complains that a vehicle wanders on a bumpy road and needs
continual driver correction to stay straight. What could be Wrong?
A. Excessive negative front caster
B. Insufficient front toe
C. Rear or front bump steer
D. All of the above - (ANSWER)D. Excessive negative caster, insufficient front toe,
and front or rear bump steer could cause a vehicle to wander on a bumpy road.
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7. While aligning a front end, a technician finds the toe out on turns (turning
Radius) to be greater than the manufacturer's Specs and it has 2.0 degrees
difference from the left side to the right side. Which, if any, of the following could
be the cause?
A. Nothing is wrong; the vehicle has a non symmetrical steering design.
B. Bent pitman arm
C. bent tie-rod
D. Both B and C - (ANSWER)D. either a bent pitman arm or a tie rod could cause
the specifications for the toe out on turns to be out of spec. Vehilces with non
symmetrical steering systems will have a difference from side to side, but the
difference will not exceed the manufacturer's specs and it rarely has a greater
than 1.5 degrees difference from side to side.
8. When checking a tire, a tech find it to have too much radial (up and down)
runout. Tech A says to rotate the tire and wheel assembly on the mounting studs
to correct the problem. Tech B says to rotate the tire on the wheel assembly to
attempt to bring the runout within specs. Who is right?
A. Tech A Only
B. Tech B Only
C. Both A and B
C. Neither - (ANSWER)B. Rotating the tire on the wheel will compensate for
wheel/tire differential (positioning the highest spot on the tire at the lowest spot
on the wheel.) Whereas', rotating the wheel assembly on the mounting studs will
have no effect on runout.
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9. If you readjust camber on the left front strut, which, if any, of these specs
might change
A. Right caster
B. Left toe and total toe
C. SAI
D. None of the above. - (ANSWER)B. Readjusting camber will have an affect on
the individual toe for the left wheel as well as the total toe. SAI is not adjustable
and generally, caster is not adjustable either on a strut suspension.
10. Too much caster on the left front wheel will cause the __________
A. vehicle to drift to the left
B. Left tire to wear on the outside edge
C. vehicle to drift to the right
D. left tire to wear on the inside edge. - (ANSWER)C. A vehicle will tend to steer
or drift to the side with the least amount of caster. Caster will not cause tire wear,
but excessive camber will cause wear to the inside of outside shoulders of a tire.
12. A pressure test is being performed on a car with power steering. The pressure
readings taken when the wheels are at the right and left stops are below specs.
The tester readings are normal when the tester shutoff valve is closed. tech A says
that these readings could be caused by a bad steering gear. tech B says that a bad
pump could cause these readings. Who is right?
A. Tech A Only
B. Tech B Only
ASE A4 practice test questions and answers 100%
pass
2. A driver says that the front end of his car vibrates up and down while traveling
at most road speeds. Tech A says that too much runout of the front wheels could
be the cause. Tech B says that a static out of balance of the front wheels could be
the cause. Who is right?
A. Tech A only
B. Tech B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B - (ANSWER)C. Both Techs are right. Too much runout or static
out of balance in the front wheels will cause a vibration
3. A vehicle has front wheel shimmy at low speed and requires increased steering
effort. Tech A says that too much positive camber could be the cause. Tech B says
that too much Positive caster could be the cause. Who is right?
A Tech A only
B. Tech B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B - (ANSWER)B. Excessive positive caster will increase steering
effort, cause the steering wheel to return too rapidly. cause wander at high speed
and shimmy at low speed.
4. All of these could cause tire wear if not within manufacturer's Specs EXCEPT:
A. Caster
B. Wheel balance
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C. Toe-In
D. Camber - (ANSWER)A. Caster that is out of spec will affect steering and
handling characteristics, but will not cause tire wear. Whereas, too much toe in or
out would severely wear the tires. Additionally, excessive camber would cause
inside or outside shoulder wear on the tire, depending on whether the camber
was too negative or positive.
5. A vehicle with variable assist power steering has a lack of power assist in both
directions. Tech A says That the problem is in the electronic control system. Tech
B says that there could be a problem in the steering gear or a bad power steering
pump. Who is right?
A. Tech A only
B. Tech B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B - (ANSWER)B. Although further diagnosis will be necessary, Tech
B is right. Tech A is wrong because, when there is a malfunction in a variable assist
power steering system, the system will allow full power steering.
6. A customer complains that a vehicle wanders on a bumpy road and needs
continual driver correction to stay straight. What could be Wrong?
A. Excessive negative front caster
B. Insufficient front toe
C. Rear or front bump steer
D. All of the above - (ANSWER)D. Excessive negative caster, insufficient front toe,
and front or rear bump steer could cause a vehicle to wander on a bumpy road.
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7. While aligning a front end, a technician finds the toe out on turns (turning
Radius) to be greater than the manufacturer's Specs and it has 2.0 degrees
difference from the left side to the right side. Which, if any, of the following could
be the cause?
A. Nothing is wrong; the vehicle has a non symmetrical steering design.
B. Bent pitman arm
C. bent tie-rod
D. Both B and C - (ANSWER)D. either a bent pitman arm or a tie rod could cause
the specifications for the toe out on turns to be out of spec. Vehilces with non
symmetrical steering systems will have a difference from side to side, but the
difference will not exceed the manufacturer's specs and it rarely has a greater
than 1.5 degrees difference from side to side.
8. When checking a tire, a tech find it to have too much radial (up and down)
runout. Tech A says to rotate the tire and wheel assembly on the mounting studs
to correct the problem. Tech B says to rotate the tire on the wheel assembly to
attempt to bring the runout within specs. Who is right?
A. Tech A Only
B. Tech B Only
C. Both A and B
C. Neither - (ANSWER)B. Rotating the tire on the wheel will compensate for
wheel/tire differential (positioning the highest spot on the tire at the lowest spot
on the wheel.) Whereas', rotating the wheel assembly on the mounting studs will
have no effect on runout.
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9. If you readjust camber on the left front strut, which, if any, of these specs
might change
A. Right caster
B. Left toe and total toe
C. SAI
D. None of the above. - (ANSWER)B. Readjusting camber will have an affect on
the individual toe for the left wheel as well as the total toe. SAI is not adjustable
and generally, caster is not adjustable either on a strut suspension.
10. Too much caster on the left front wheel will cause the __________
A. vehicle to drift to the left
B. Left tire to wear on the outside edge
C. vehicle to drift to the right
D. left tire to wear on the inside edge. - (ANSWER)C. A vehicle will tend to steer
or drift to the side with the least amount of caster. Caster will not cause tire wear,
but excessive camber will cause wear to the inside of outside shoulders of a tire.
12. A pressure test is being performed on a car with power steering. The pressure
readings taken when the wheels are at the right and left stops are below specs.
The tester readings are normal when the tester shutoff valve is closed. tech A says
that these readings could be caused by a bad steering gear. tech B says that a bad
pump could cause these readings. Who is right?
A. Tech A Only
B. Tech B Only
