ASE A4 Practice Test: Questions & Answers
A vehicle's front wheels have excessive positive camber on one side and excessive negative camber on
the other. Which of theses is MOST likely causing this condition? - ANSWER:The engine cradle has shifted
Technician A says the (SAI) steering axis inclination is built-in by the manufacturer and not adjustable.
Technician B says SAI and the caster angle affect steering wheel return to center. Who is correct? -
ANSWER:Both A and B
The compressor of an air suspension system runs continuously. All of the following statements are
correct EXCEPT: - ANSWER:The airbag compressor's relay is stuck open.
A vehicle with a rack and pinion steering system wanders and has a popping sound when talking turns.
Who of the following is MOST likely causing these symptoms? - ANSWER:Loose tie rods.
Which of the following is true about directional tires? - ANSWER:Directional tires are designed to spin or
rotate in only one direction.
The steering wheel on the vehicle in the alignment chart above snaps back to the center too quickly. The
MOST likely cause of this condition is: - ANSWER:Excessive positive caster
A rack and pinion power steering system is binding in one spot, only while turning left. Which of the
following is MOST likely causing this condition? - ANSWER:A fractured tooth on the rack gear.
The back of a light truck with a solid rear axle and a coil-spring suspension is squeaking and making
clunking noises while traveling over small bumps in the road. Which of the following is LEAST likely to
cause this noise? - ANSWER:The steering rack mounting bushings.
After test driving a vehicle a vehicle for several miles, the TPMS warning light goes out. Which of the
following is MOST likely causing this condition? - ANSWER:Low tire air pressure
A vehicle with a variable-assist power steering system feel loose at highway speeds. Technician A says
the system should decrease pressure at highway speeds. Technician B says variable-assist steering
provide maximum pressure while performing parking maneuvers. Who is correct? - ANSWER:Both A and
B
Technician A says the Z in P225/60R16 89Z indicates the tire's speed rating. Technician B says different
size tires on the rear of a vehicle will illuminate the yellow ABS warning light. Who is correct? -
ANSWER:Both A and B
A vehicle's steering wheel does not return to center after completing a turn. Which of the following is
MOST likely causing this condition. - ANSWER:A binding ball joint
There is a growling sound coming from the front of a vehicle that increase with vehicle speed and gets
louder while turning left. Which of the following is causing this noise? - ANSWER:A bad right front wheel
bearing
, A vehicle with power steering require increased effort to steer. A power steering pressure test gauge is
installed to test the power steering system's flow and pressure. To measure power steering pump
pressure. - ANSWER:Close the shutoff valve for 5 seconds.
After adjustments are made, the technician measure the worm shaft bearing preload and sector shaft
lash of recirculating ball steering gear. The technician should use: - ANSWER:An inch-pound torque
wrench
EPAS Electronic Power Assist Steering systems require input from all of the following EXCPET: -
ANSWER:The power steering pressure switch
A vehicle with (VES) variable effort steering feels loose and sloppy at highway speeds. Technician A says a
problem with the vehicle speed sensor's signal to the controller will result in this condition. Technician B
says the system is not reducing hydraulic pressure at highway speeds. Who is correct? - ANSWER:Both A
and B
A vehicle with a ribbed serpentine belt makes a chirping sound when it's first started in the morning.
Which of the following is the LASET likely cause of this noise? - ANSWER:Aerated power steering fluid
Even at low speeds, a vehicle leans and has excessive body sway when turning. Which of the following is
MOST likely causing this sway? - ANSWER:Worn stabilizer bar bushings
After torqueing a tapered ball joint to the spindle, the technician backs off the castle nut to install the
cotter pin. Technician A says this procedure keeps the ball joint from binding. Technician B says this
results in a loose fit and a clunking or popping sound. Who is correct? - ANSWER:Technician B
A vehicle has an SLA suspension system. The coil spring is located between the frame and the lower
control arm. Technician A says to place a jack under the lower control arm and raise the tire of the
ground to unload the load-carrying ball joint. Technician B says to place the jack under the frame and
raise the tire of the ground to unload the load-carrying ball joint. Who is correct? - ANSWER:Technician A
The right rear wheel of a vehicle is 1.5 degrees toe-in from specifications. Technician A says to set the
front toe this vehicle before correcting the rear. Technician B says the right rear wheel toe setting is 1.5
degrees positive (+) from specifications. Who is correct? - ANSWER:Technician B
Which of the following is a non-adjustable alignment angle that should be checked after setting the front
toe? - ANSWER:Camber
Technician A says a vehicle with torsion bar suspension can be adjusted to repair ride height. Technician
B says to take measurements before and after adjustment are performed. Who is correct? -
ANSWER:Both A and B
Technician A says it is acceptable for a slight film of oil to appear on the shock absorber's shaft.
Technician B says it's acceptable for a small drip of oil to appear seeping from the shock absorber's
chamber. Who is correct? - ANSWER:Technician A
The steering wheel of a vehicle with a power rack and pinion steering system is binding when the driver
makes a turn. Which of the following is LEAST likely to cause this condition? - ANSWER:Worn rack
bushings
A vehicle's front wheels have excessive positive camber on one side and excessive negative camber on
the other. Which of theses is MOST likely causing this condition? - ANSWER:The engine cradle has shifted
Technician A says the (SAI) steering axis inclination is built-in by the manufacturer and not adjustable.
Technician B says SAI and the caster angle affect steering wheel return to center. Who is correct? -
ANSWER:Both A and B
The compressor of an air suspension system runs continuously. All of the following statements are
correct EXCEPT: - ANSWER:The airbag compressor's relay is stuck open.
A vehicle with a rack and pinion steering system wanders and has a popping sound when talking turns.
Who of the following is MOST likely causing these symptoms? - ANSWER:Loose tie rods.
Which of the following is true about directional tires? - ANSWER:Directional tires are designed to spin or
rotate in only one direction.
The steering wheel on the vehicle in the alignment chart above snaps back to the center too quickly. The
MOST likely cause of this condition is: - ANSWER:Excessive positive caster
A rack and pinion power steering system is binding in one spot, only while turning left. Which of the
following is MOST likely causing this condition? - ANSWER:A fractured tooth on the rack gear.
The back of a light truck with a solid rear axle and a coil-spring suspension is squeaking and making
clunking noises while traveling over small bumps in the road. Which of the following is LEAST likely to
cause this noise? - ANSWER:The steering rack mounting bushings.
After test driving a vehicle a vehicle for several miles, the TPMS warning light goes out. Which of the
following is MOST likely causing this condition? - ANSWER:Low tire air pressure
A vehicle with a variable-assist power steering system feel loose at highway speeds. Technician A says
the system should decrease pressure at highway speeds. Technician B says variable-assist steering
provide maximum pressure while performing parking maneuvers. Who is correct? - ANSWER:Both A and
B
Technician A says the Z in P225/60R16 89Z indicates the tire's speed rating. Technician B says different
size tires on the rear of a vehicle will illuminate the yellow ABS warning light. Who is correct? -
ANSWER:Both A and B
A vehicle's steering wheel does not return to center after completing a turn. Which of the following is
MOST likely causing this condition. - ANSWER:A binding ball joint
There is a growling sound coming from the front of a vehicle that increase with vehicle speed and gets
louder while turning left. Which of the following is causing this noise? - ANSWER:A bad right front wheel
bearing
, A vehicle with power steering require increased effort to steer. A power steering pressure test gauge is
installed to test the power steering system's flow and pressure. To measure power steering pump
pressure. - ANSWER:Close the shutoff valve for 5 seconds.
After adjustments are made, the technician measure the worm shaft bearing preload and sector shaft
lash of recirculating ball steering gear. The technician should use: - ANSWER:An inch-pound torque
wrench
EPAS Electronic Power Assist Steering systems require input from all of the following EXCPET: -
ANSWER:The power steering pressure switch
A vehicle with (VES) variable effort steering feels loose and sloppy at highway speeds. Technician A says a
problem with the vehicle speed sensor's signal to the controller will result in this condition. Technician B
says the system is not reducing hydraulic pressure at highway speeds. Who is correct? - ANSWER:Both A
and B
A vehicle with a ribbed serpentine belt makes a chirping sound when it's first started in the morning.
Which of the following is the LASET likely cause of this noise? - ANSWER:Aerated power steering fluid
Even at low speeds, a vehicle leans and has excessive body sway when turning. Which of the following is
MOST likely causing this sway? - ANSWER:Worn stabilizer bar bushings
After torqueing a tapered ball joint to the spindle, the technician backs off the castle nut to install the
cotter pin. Technician A says this procedure keeps the ball joint from binding. Technician B says this
results in a loose fit and a clunking or popping sound. Who is correct? - ANSWER:Technician B
A vehicle has an SLA suspension system. The coil spring is located between the frame and the lower
control arm. Technician A says to place a jack under the lower control arm and raise the tire of the
ground to unload the load-carrying ball joint. Technician B says to place the jack under the frame and
raise the tire of the ground to unload the load-carrying ball joint. Who is correct? - ANSWER:Technician A
The right rear wheel of a vehicle is 1.5 degrees toe-in from specifications. Technician A says to set the
front toe this vehicle before correcting the rear. Technician B says the right rear wheel toe setting is 1.5
degrees positive (+) from specifications. Who is correct? - ANSWER:Technician B
Which of the following is a non-adjustable alignment angle that should be checked after setting the front
toe? - ANSWER:Camber
Technician A says a vehicle with torsion bar suspension can be adjusted to repair ride height. Technician
B says to take measurements before and after adjustment are performed. Who is correct? -
ANSWER:Both A and B
Technician A says it is acceptable for a slight film of oil to appear on the shock absorber's shaft.
Technician B says it's acceptable for a small drip of oil to appear seeping from the shock absorber's
chamber. Who is correct? - ANSWER:Technician A
The steering wheel of a vehicle with a power rack and pinion steering system is binding when the driver
makes a turn. Which of the following is LEAST likely to cause this condition? - ANSWER:Worn rack
bushings
