A4 ASE Study Guide Solved Exam
Questions and Answers (Complete
Practice Papers)
A vehicle pulls to one side during straight-ahead driving. The
cause could be: - Correct Answers ✅Unequal tire inflation
In a vehicle with manual steering, a complaint of "hard
steering" can be caused by all of the following EXCEPT: -
Correct Answers ✅Worn steering gear components
To pressure test a power steering system, install the pressure
gauge between the: - Correct Answers ✅Pump outlet and
pressure hose
In a vehcile with power steering, a buzzing noise heard at all
times when the engine is running. The most likely cause is: -
Correct Answers ✅Air in the hydralic system
When removing a drive belt: - Correct Answers
✅Disconnect an electric cooling fan to prevent it from
starting
If a vehicle has been in a collision the steering column should
be: - Correct Answers ✅Inspected
To measure a gear mesh preload you need a: - Correct
Answers ✅Torque wrench
,A4 ASE Study Guide Solved Exam
Questions and Answers (Complete
Practice Papers)
When removing a manuel recirculating ball steering gear: -
Correct Answers ✅Mark the pitman arm and sector shaft
alignment
When removing a manuel rack and pinion steering gear: -
Correct Answers ✅Disconnect the steering shaft from the
pinion shaft
When removing a power assisted steering gear: - Correct
Answers ✅Clean the steering gear and hydraulic hoses
When bleeding the power steering system: - Correct
Answers ✅Watch the reservior and top off if it gets low
On a vehicle equipped with a power tilt and telescoping
steering column system, niether features operates. Tech A
says the power steering pump belt may be loose.
Tech B says tilt and telescope control module may be
defective. Who is right? - Correct Answers ✅B only
To adjust a new power steering belt, moderate thumb
pressure at the mid-point of the longest length between two
pulleys should deflect the belt about: - Correct Answers
✅0.50 to 0.75 in (13 to 19mm)
, A4 ASE Study Guide Solved Exam
Questions and Answers (Complete
Practice Papers)
Comparing the reading from a pump pressure test, you find
that their range is 80 psi (550 kpa). You should: - Correct
Answers ✅Repair the pump flow control valve
To remove a steering wheel from the shaft, use a: - Correct
Answers ✅Puller
When removing a power steering pump, do all of the
following EXCEPT: - Correct Answers ✅Run the engine with
a hose disconnected to drain the system
A variable assist power steering system: - Correct Answers
✅Decreases pressure to the gear at high speeds
When checking tie rod articulation: - Correct Answers
✅Use a pull scale
During a bounce test, the front of a vehicle bounces more
that three times befote it settles. This is an indication of
worn: - Correct Answers ✅Shock absorbers
Low ride height is generally cause by: - Correct Answers
✅Worn springs
Questions and Answers (Complete
Practice Papers)
A vehicle pulls to one side during straight-ahead driving. The
cause could be: - Correct Answers ✅Unequal tire inflation
In a vehicle with manual steering, a complaint of "hard
steering" can be caused by all of the following EXCEPT: -
Correct Answers ✅Worn steering gear components
To pressure test a power steering system, install the pressure
gauge between the: - Correct Answers ✅Pump outlet and
pressure hose
In a vehcile with power steering, a buzzing noise heard at all
times when the engine is running. The most likely cause is: -
Correct Answers ✅Air in the hydralic system
When removing a drive belt: - Correct Answers
✅Disconnect an electric cooling fan to prevent it from
starting
If a vehicle has been in a collision the steering column should
be: - Correct Answers ✅Inspected
To measure a gear mesh preload you need a: - Correct
Answers ✅Torque wrench
,A4 ASE Study Guide Solved Exam
Questions and Answers (Complete
Practice Papers)
When removing a manuel recirculating ball steering gear: -
Correct Answers ✅Mark the pitman arm and sector shaft
alignment
When removing a manuel rack and pinion steering gear: -
Correct Answers ✅Disconnect the steering shaft from the
pinion shaft
When removing a power assisted steering gear: - Correct
Answers ✅Clean the steering gear and hydraulic hoses
When bleeding the power steering system: - Correct
Answers ✅Watch the reservior and top off if it gets low
On a vehicle equipped with a power tilt and telescoping
steering column system, niether features operates. Tech A
says the power steering pump belt may be loose.
Tech B says tilt and telescope control module may be
defective. Who is right? - Correct Answers ✅B only
To adjust a new power steering belt, moderate thumb
pressure at the mid-point of the longest length between two
pulleys should deflect the belt about: - Correct Answers
✅0.50 to 0.75 in (13 to 19mm)
, A4 ASE Study Guide Solved Exam
Questions and Answers (Complete
Practice Papers)
Comparing the reading from a pump pressure test, you find
that their range is 80 psi (550 kpa). You should: - Correct
Answers ✅Repair the pump flow control valve
To remove a steering wheel from the shaft, use a: - Correct
Answers ✅Puller
When removing a power steering pump, do all of the
following EXCEPT: - Correct Answers ✅Run the engine with
a hose disconnected to drain the system
A variable assist power steering system: - Correct Answers
✅Decreases pressure to the gear at high speeds
When checking tie rod articulation: - Correct Answers
✅Use a pull scale
During a bounce test, the front of a vehicle bounces more
that three times befote it settles. This is an indication of
worn: - Correct Answers ✅Shock absorbers
Low ride height is generally cause by: - Correct Answers
✅Worn springs
