ASE Steering and Suspension Exam Questions With Verified Answers

ASE Steering and Suspension Exam Questions With Verified Answers. The steering wheel grabs and binds only at certain points along the steering wheel's rotation. Technician A says the steering shaft universal joint is binding and should be inspected for wear. Technician B says the intermediate shaft may need to be replaced. Who's correct - answerBoth There's a squeak in the steering column when the steering wheel is turned in either direction. All of the following components will result in a noisy steering column except. 1.Steering coupling 2. Clockspring 3. Steering column bearings 4. Horn switch - answerHorn switch A says a worn idler arm has no affect on a vehicle's total toe setting. B says the center link is used in parallelogram linkage systems. Who is correct? - answerTechnician B The vehicle in the alignment chart has excessive shimmy above 45 mph. The most likely cause of this condition is - answerToo much positive caster A vehicle with a power rack and pinion steering system doesn't return to center after completing a turn. Technician A says an incorrect caster angle will cause this condition. Technician B says a binding lower ball joint would have no affect on steering wheel return to center. Who's correct? - answerTechnician A A technician is replacing weak coil springs on a light truck with coil spring suspension. Which of the following are not used to support a solid axle with this type of suspension? 1. Track bars 2. Pitman arms 3. Control arms 4. Strut rods - answerPitman arms 2 Technicians are discussing struts on a front wheel drive vehicle. Technician A says some struts have a camber lobe adjustment. Technician B says a worn strut tower will make excessive noise when going over bumps. Who's Correct? - answerBoth