STEERING AND SUSPENSION TEST
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Excessive steering wheel play - answer- Which of the following is not a problem that
can be traced to a loose or worn power steering belt?
Camber - answer- The inward or outward tilt of a wheel and tire when viewed from
the front of the car is called __________________.
Ground or floor to a service-manual-specified point on the vehicle. - answer- "Curb
height" of a car is the distance from the __________________.
A only - answer- Technician A says "toe in" is produced when the front of the wheels
are closer together than the rear of the wheels. Technician B say "toe in" is produced
when the front of the wheels are farther apart than the rear of the wheels. Who is
right?
Sway bar - answer- To keep the car body from rolling or leaning excessively in turns
or corners, a __________________ is used.
Runout - answer- Which of the following in not a fundamental angle for proper wheel
alignment?
Track rod - answer- A suspension system element sometimes used to prevent side-
to-side axle movement when cornering is called a (n)
__________________________.
Idler arm - answer- Which component can wear enough to allow front wheels to turn
without causing steering wheel movement?
Steering knuckle - answer- Provides spindle or bearing support for mounting wheel
hub and wheel assembly.
Spring - answer- Device that supports vehicle weight and permits vertical movement.
Shock absorber - answer- Keeps suspension from continuing to bounce after spring
compression and extension.
Control arm - answer- Movable lever fastening steering knuckle to vehicle frame.
Control arm bushing - answer- Sleeve that allows control arm to pivot up and down.
Ball joint - answer- A movable connection that allows the control arm to move up and
down while allowing the steering knuckle to swivel from side to side.
Steering column - answer- Assembly that supports steering wheel and steering shaft.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Excessive steering wheel play - answer- Which of the following is not a problem that
can be traced to a loose or worn power steering belt?
Camber - answer- The inward or outward tilt of a wheel and tire when viewed from
the front of the car is called __________________.
Ground or floor to a service-manual-specified point on the vehicle. - answer- "Curb
height" of a car is the distance from the __________________.
A only - answer- Technician A says "toe in" is produced when the front of the wheels
are closer together than the rear of the wheels. Technician B say "toe in" is produced
when the front of the wheels are farther apart than the rear of the wheels. Who is
right?
Sway bar - answer- To keep the car body from rolling or leaning excessively in turns
or corners, a __________________ is used.
Runout - answer- Which of the following in not a fundamental angle for proper wheel
alignment?
Track rod - answer- A suspension system element sometimes used to prevent side-
to-side axle movement when cornering is called a (n)
__________________________.
Idler arm - answer- Which component can wear enough to allow front wheels to turn
without causing steering wheel movement?
Steering knuckle - answer- Provides spindle or bearing support for mounting wheel
hub and wheel assembly.
Spring - answer- Device that supports vehicle weight and permits vertical movement.
Shock absorber - answer- Keeps suspension from continuing to bounce after spring
compression and extension.
Control arm - answer- Movable lever fastening steering knuckle to vehicle frame.
Control arm bushing - answer- Sleeve that allows control arm to pivot up and down.
Ball joint - answer- A movable connection that allows the control arm to move up and
down while allowing the steering knuckle to swivel from side to side.
Steering column - answer- Assembly that supports steering wheel and steering shaft.
