SUSPENSION AND STEERING ASE
FINAL EXAM
A vehicle wanders when driven on normal road surfaces. The steering wheel exhibits
more play than usual. Which of these should the technician do first?
A. Measure power steering pump output pressure.
B. Flush the power steering fluid.
C. Check for worn steering linkage.
D. Measure front rotor lateral runout. - Correct Answers -C. Check for worn steering
linkage
During a pre-alignment inspection of a high mileage vehicle, a technician sees oil
dripping from one of the vehicle's front shock absorbers.
The technician should:
A. Replace both front shock absorbers.
B. Replace the leaking shock absorber.
C. Leave the shock alone and perform the alignment.
D. Replace both front shock absorbers and coil springs - Correct Answers -A. Replace
both front shock absorbers
On a level road, a vehicle wanders.
Technician A says that worn rack and pinion bushings could be the cause.
Technician B says that a torn rack and pinion bellows could be the cause.
Who is right?
A. A onlv
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - Correct Answers -A. A onlv
Technician A says that the front stabilizer bar (sway bar) can help reduce vehicle body
roll while cornering.
Technician B says that the rear stabilizer bar (sway bar) can help reduce vehicle body
roll while cornering.
Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - Correct Answers -C. Both A and B
, After two new struts have been installed, a popping/grinding noise is heard when going
over speed bumps. The technician should remove the struts and check the:
A. Strut for lack of gas.
B. Upper strut bearing.
C. Front wheel alignment.
D. Wheel bearing adjustment - Correct Answers -B. Upper strut bearing
Technician A says that power steering pump drive belts should be tightened as much as
possible to produce maximum pump pressure.
Technician B says that a loose power steering pump drive belt could produce excessive
noise during operation.
Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - Correct Answers -B. B only
Technician A says that excessive tire wear on the middle of a tire tread can be caused
by underinflation.
Technician B says that excessive tire wear on the outside edge of a tire can be caused
by incorrect camber.
Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - Correct Answers -B. B only
Technician A says that the negative battery cable should be disconnected prior to
replacing an air bag system component in the steering column.
Technician B says that a self-powered test can be used to diagnose air bag system
components in the steering column.
Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - Correct Answers -A. A only
Premature front wheel bearing failure can be caused by excessive:
A. Brake rotor runout.
B. Steering linkage looseness.
C. Lug nut torque.
D. Wheel offset. - Correct Answers -D. Wheel offset
A vehicle has a hard pull to the left while driving. The most likely cause is:
A. Excessive negative left rear camber.
B. Excessive negative right front camber.
FINAL EXAM
A vehicle wanders when driven on normal road surfaces. The steering wheel exhibits
more play than usual. Which of these should the technician do first?
A. Measure power steering pump output pressure.
B. Flush the power steering fluid.
C. Check for worn steering linkage.
D. Measure front rotor lateral runout. - Correct Answers -C. Check for worn steering
linkage
During a pre-alignment inspection of a high mileage vehicle, a technician sees oil
dripping from one of the vehicle's front shock absorbers.
The technician should:
A. Replace both front shock absorbers.
B. Replace the leaking shock absorber.
C. Leave the shock alone and perform the alignment.
D. Replace both front shock absorbers and coil springs - Correct Answers -A. Replace
both front shock absorbers
On a level road, a vehicle wanders.
Technician A says that worn rack and pinion bushings could be the cause.
Technician B says that a torn rack and pinion bellows could be the cause.
Who is right?
A. A onlv
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - Correct Answers -A. A onlv
Technician A says that the front stabilizer bar (sway bar) can help reduce vehicle body
roll while cornering.
Technician B says that the rear stabilizer bar (sway bar) can help reduce vehicle body
roll while cornering.
Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - Correct Answers -C. Both A and B
, After two new struts have been installed, a popping/grinding noise is heard when going
over speed bumps. The technician should remove the struts and check the:
A. Strut for lack of gas.
B. Upper strut bearing.
C. Front wheel alignment.
D. Wheel bearing adjustment - Correct Answers -B. Upper strut bearing
Technician A says that power steering pump drive belts should be tightened as much as
possible to produce maximum pump pressure.
Technician B says that a loose power steering pump drive belt could produce excessive
noise during operation.
Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - Correct Answers -B. B only
Technician A says that excessive tire wear on the middle of a tire tread can be caused
by underinflation.
Technician B says that excessive tire wear on the outside edge of a tire can be caused
by incorrect camber.
Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - Correct Answers -B. B only
Technician A says that the negative battery cable should be disconnected prior to
replacing an air bag system component in the steering column.
Technician B says that a self-powered test can be used to diagnose air bag system
components in the steering column.
Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - Correct Answers -A. A only
Premature front wheel bearing failure can be caused by excessive:
A. Brake rotor runout.
B. Steering linkage looseness.
C. Lug nut torque.
D. Wheel offset. - Correct Answers -D. Wheel offset
A vehicle has a hard pull to the left while driving. The most likely cause is:
A. Excessive negative left rear camber.
B. Excessive negative right front camber.
