Automotive Exam Chapters 7, 8, & 10
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Unusual noise during test drive can be caused by?
A. Defective or worn control arm bushings or ball joint
B. Defective wheel bearings or stabilizer bar links
C. Worn or defective CV joints
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER - All of the above
Two techs are discussing non-indicator type ball joints inspection. Tech A says that the vehicle
should be on the ground with the ball joint loaded, then checked for free play. Tech B says the
ball joint should be unloaded before checking for free play. Which tech is correct? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Tech B
Most manufacturers specify a maximum axial play for ball joints of about ___________? -
CORRECT ANSWER - .050 inches
The preferred method to separate tapered chassis parts is to use an? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A puller two or two hammers to shock and deform the taper
A light film of oil is observed from the upper area of a shock absorber. Tech A says that this
condition should be considered to be normal. Tech B says that the rod seal may bleed fluid
during cold weather, causing the oil film. Which tech is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Both techs
Before the strut insert can be removed from a typical MacPherson strut assembly, what operation
is necessary to prevent possible personal injury? - CORRECT ANSWER - The coil spring
should be compressed
, What should the tech do when replacing stabilizer bar links? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
links can be replaced individually, however manufacturer recommends that the links at both ends
be replaced together.
A noise or pull toward one side during braking is a common symptom of a worn or defective
_________
A. Stabilizer bar link
B. Shock Absorber
C. Strut rod bushing
D. Track rod bushing - CORRECT ANSWER - Strut rod bushing
To help prevent vehicle wandering on a vehicle equipped with torsion bars, the ride height
should be within _______ side to side. - CORRECT ANSWER - 0.125 inches
Two techs are discussing suspension bushings. Tech A says that replacing a control arm bushing
requires a special tool. Tech B says using high-preformance urethane bushings may cause
excessive noise to be transferred to the passenger compartment. Which tech is correct? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Both techs
Tech A says that two main links on a short long arm suspension are the upper control arm and the
lower control arm. Tech B says that front suspensions with MacPherson struts usually have only
one control arm. Which tech is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER - Both techs
Where is the most common location for the coil spring on an short long arm front suspension?
A. Upper control arm
B. Lower control arm
C. Radius arm
D. Stabilizer bar - CORRECT ANSWER - Lower control arm
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Unusual noise during test drive can be caused by?
A. Defective or worn control arm bushings or ball joint
B. Defective wheel bearings or stabilizer bar links
C. Worn or defective CV joints
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER - All of the above
Two techs are discussing non-indicator type ball joints inspection. Tech A says that the vehicle
should be on the ground with the ball joint loaded, then checked for free play. Tech B says the
ball joint should be unloaded before checking for free play. Which tech is correct? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Tech B
Most manufacturers specify a maximum axial play for ball joints of about ___________? -
CORRECT ANSWER - .050 inches
The preferred method to separate tapered chassis parts is to use an? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A puller two or two hammers to shock and deform the taper
A light film of oil is observed from the upper area of a shock absorber. Tech A says that this
condition should be considered to be normal. Tech B says that the rod seal may bleed fluid
during cold weather, causing the oil film. Which tech is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Both techs
Before the strut insert can be removed from a typical MacPherson strut assembly, what operation
is necessary to prevent possible personal injury? - CORRECT ANSWER - The coil spring
should be compressed
, What should the tech do when replacing stabilizer bar links? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
links can be replaced individually, however manufacturer recommends that the links at both ends
be replaced together.
A noise or pull toward one side during braking is a common symptom of a worn or defective
_________
A. Stabilizer bar link
B. Shock Absorber
C. Strut rod bushing
D. Track rod bushing - CORRECT ANSWER - Strut rod bushing
To help prevent vehicle wandering on a vehicle equipped with torsion bars, the ride height
should be within _______ side to side. - CORRECT ANSWER - 0.125 inches
Two techs are discussing suspension bushings. Tech A says that replacing a control arm bushing
requires a special tool. Tech B says using high-preformance urethane bushings may cause
excessive noise to be transferred to the passenger compartment. Which tech is correct? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Both techs
Tech A says that two main links on a short long arm suspension are the upper control arm and the
lower control arm. Tech B says that front suspensions with MacPherson struts usually have only
one control arm. Which tech is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER - Both techs
Where is the most common location for the coil spring on an short long arm front suspension?
A. Upper control arm
B. Lower control arm
C. Radius arm
D. Stabilizer bar - CORRECT ANSWER - Lower control arm
