POSTAL AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Two technicians are discussing non-indicator type ball joint
inspection. Technician A says that the vehicle should be on the ground
with the ball joints loaded, then checked for free play. Technician B says
the ball joints should be unloaded before checking for free play. Answer:
B
◉ The preferred method to separate tapered chassis parts is to use?
Answer: A puller tool
◉ A light film of oil is observed on the upper area of a shock absorber.
Technician A says that the this condition should be considered normal.
Technician B says that a rod seal may bleed fluid during cold weather,
causing the oil film. Answer: Both
◉ Before the strut cartridge can be removed from a typical MacPherson
strut assembly, which operation is necessary to prevent possible personal
injury? Answer: Upper strut
, ◉ What should the technician do when replacing stabilizer bar links?
Answer: Both ends
◉ noise and a pull toward one side during braking is a common
symptom or a worn or defective? Answer: Strut rod
◉ To help prevent vehicle wandering on a vehicle with torsion bars, the
ride height should be within_____ side to side. Answer: 0.125 in
◉ Two technicians are discussing suspension bushing. Technician A says
that replacing control arm bushing usually requires special tools.
Technician B says using high-performance urethane bushing may cause
excessive noise to be transferred to the passenger compartment. Answer:
Both
◉ Technician A says that the two main links in an SLA suspension are
the upper control arm. Technician B says that front suspension with
MacPherson struts usually have only one control arm. Answer: Both
◉ Where is the most common location for the coil spring on an SLA
front suspension? Answer: Lower control arm
◉ Technician A says that torsion bars are welded in place and cannot be
adjusted. Technician B says that torsion bars are adjusted by using a
wrench to turn the torsion bar clockwise. Answer: None
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Two technicians are discussing non-indicator type ball joint
inspection. Technician A says that the vehicle should be on the ground
with the ball joints loaded, then checked for free play. Technician B says
the ball joints should be unloaded before checking for free play. Answer:
B
◉ The preferred method to separate tapered chassis parts is to use?
Answer: A puller tool
◉ A light film of oil is observed on the upper area of a shock absorber.
Technician A says that the this condition should be considered normal.
Technician B says that a rod seal may bleed fluid during cold weather,
causing the oil film. Answer: Both
◉ Before the strut cartridge can be removed from a typical MacPherson
strut assembly, which operation is necessary to prevent possible personal
injury? Answer: Upper strut
, ◉ What should the technician do when replacing stabilizer bar links?
Answer: Both ends
◉ noise and a pull toward one side during braking is a common
symptom or a worn or defective? Answer: Strut rod
◉ To help prevent vehicle wandering on a vehicle with torsion bars, the
ride height should be within_____ side to side. Answer: 0.125 in
◉ Two technicians are discussing suspension bushing. Technician A says
that replacing control arm bushing usually requires special tools.
Technician B says using high-performance urethane bushing may cause
excessive noise to be transferred to the passenger compartment. Answer:
Both
◉ Technician A says that the two main links in an SLA suspension are
the upper control arm. Technician B says that front suspension with
MacPherson struts usually have only one control arm. Answer: Both
◉ Where is the most common location for the coil spring on an SLA
front suspension? Answer: Lower control arm
◉ Technician A says that torsion bars are welded in place and cannot be
adjusted. Technician B says that torsion bars are adjusted by using a
wrench to turn the torsion bar clockwise. Answer: None
