ASE T5 Suspension & Steering
Practice Test #1 2026 Exam
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A device that is used on suspensions to primarily absorb energy and
dampen suspension oscillation is called:
A. An equalizer bracket.
B. A torque rod.
C. A spring.
D. A shock absorber. - ANSWER ✔✔Answer A is incorrect. An
equalizer bracket is used to mount and house the equalizer.
,Answer B is incorrect. The torque arm is used to control axle rotational
forces and to maintain and adjust axle alignment.
Answer C is incorrect. The spring assemblies distribute the vehicle load
across the frame and provide a cushion between the road surface and
the vehicle.
Answer D is correct. Shock absorbers dampen spring oscillation by
limiting the effects of spring jounce and rebound.
Upon inspection, excessive play in the steering column assembly on a
truck equipped with a tilt steering column is noted. Which of the following
would be the LEAST LIKELY cause?
A. Loose lock shoe in the support
B. Faulty anti-lash spring in the centering sphere
C. Loose tilt head pivot pins
D. Column mounting bracket bolts loose - ANSWER ✔✔Answer A is
incorrect. Tilt mechanisms are designed to allow for the column to be
adjusted and then held securely in that position by the lock shoe
mechanism. If the lock shoe pin and wedge lock components are worn,
excessive movement in the steering column would be the result.
,Answer B is correct. A faulty anti-lash spring might cause the housing to
be loose, but it would not cause excessive play in the steering column
assembly.
Answer C is incorrect. The main housing pivots on the pivot screws
located on each side of the main housing support bracket. If the pins
become worn, the steering column would have excessive movement
because the pivot pins are not holding the column securely in place.
Answer D is incorrect. The column mounting bolt bracket secures the
column. If the bracket bolts become loose, the column would shift and
have movement in the steering column assembly.
Referring to the figure above, when checking a tie rod end for wear
which procedure is correct?
A. Use a 2 x 4 to pry on the cross tube.
B. Use a dial indicator and hydraulic jack.
C. Use up and down hand force to check for wear.
D. Use a feeler gauge to check for wear. - ANSWER ✔✔Answer A is
incorrect. Excessive leverage might be applied using a 2 x 4 and might
damage the tie rod socket.
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, Answer B is incorrect. A dial gauge is used to measure wear, but a
hydraulic jack should never be used to check for movement.
Answer C is correct. Hand pressure should only be used to check for
movement.
Answer D is incorrect. Wear is measured with a dial indicator, not a
feeler gauge.
While discussing steering system components, Technician A states that
a typical single-axle truck system has one Ackerman arm. Technician B
says that the Ackerman arm controls turning radius. Who is correct?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - ANSWER ✔✔Answer A is incorrect. There are
two Ackerman arms in the steering system.
Answer B is correct. Only Technician B is correct. Ackerman arms
control the turning radius and allow for each front wheel to rotate on
different arcs while turning.
Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician B is correct.
Answer D is incorrect. Technician B is correct.
Practice Test #1 2026 Exam
Questions and Answers |
Already Graded A+
A device that is used on suspensions to primarily absorb energy and
dampen suspension oscillation is called:
A. An equalizer bracket.
B. A torque rod.
C. A spring.
D. A shock absorber. - ANSWER ✔✔Answer A is incorrect. An
equalizer bracket is used to mount and house the equalizer.
,Answer B is incorrect. The torque arm is used to control axle rotational
forces and to maintain and adjust axle alignment.
Answer C is incorrect. The spring assemblies distribute the vehicle load
across the frame and provide a cushion between the road surface and
the vehicle.
Answer D is correct. Shock absorbers dampen spring oscillation by
limiting the effects of spring jounce and rebound.
Upon inspection, excessive play in the steering column assembly on a
truck equipped with a tilt steering column is noted. Which of the following
would be the LEAST LIKELY cause?
A. Loose lock shoe in the support
B. Faulty anti-lash spring in the centering sphere
C. Loose tilt head pivot pins
D. Column mounting bracket bolts loose - ANSWER ✔✔Answer A is
incorrect. Tilt mechanisms are designed to allow for the column to be
adjusted and then held securely in that position by the lock shoe
mechanism. If the lock shoe pin and wedge lock components are worn,
excessive movement in the steering column would be the result.
,Answer B is correct. A faulty anti-lash spring might cause the housing to
be loose, but it would not cause excessive play in the steering column
assembly.
Answer C is incorrect. The main housing pivots on the pivot screws
located on each side of the main housing support bracket. If the pins
become worn, the steering column would have excessive movement
because the pivot pins are not holding the column securely in place.
Answer D is incorrect. The column mounting bolt bracket secures the
column. If the bracket bolts become loose, the column would shift and
have movement in the steering column assembly.
Referring to the figure above, when checking a tie rod end for wear
which procedure is correct?
A. Use a 2 x 4 to pry on the cross tube.
B. Use a dial indicator and hydraulic jack.
C. Use up and down hand force to check for wear.
D. Use a feeler gauge to check for wear. - ANSWER ✔✔Answer A is
incorrect. Excessive leverage might be applied using a 2 x 4 and might
damage the tie rod socket.
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, Answer B is incorrect. A dial gauge is used to measure wear, but a
hydraulic jack should never be used to check for movement.
Answer C is correct. Hand pressure should only be used to check for
movement.
Answer D is incorrect. Wear is measured with a dial indicator, not a
feeler gauge.
While discussing steering system components, Technician A states that
a typical single-axle truck system has one Ackerman arm. Technician B
says that the Ackerman arm controls turning radius. Who is correct?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - ANSWER ✔✔Answer A is incorrect. There are
two Ackerman arms in the steering system.
Answer B is correct. Only Technician B is correct. Ackerman arms
control the turning radius and allow for each front wheel to rotate on
different arcs while turning.
Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician B is correct.
Answer D is incorrect. Technician B is correct.
