Front

A disadvantage of a solid front axle on a vehicle is_________ .

Back

lack of ride quality

Front

Two technicians are discussing suspension bushings. Technician A says that replacing control arm bushings usually requires special tools. Technician B says using high-performance urethane bushings may cause excessive noise to be transferred to the passenger compartment. Which technician is correct?

Back

Both Technician A and Technician B.

Front

What should the technician do when replacing stabilizer bar links? Options: The stabilizer bar should be removed from the vehicle before replacing the links, The links can be replaced individually, yet the manufacturer often recommends that the links at both ends and be replaced together, The stabilizer bar must be compressed using a special tool before removing or installing stabilizer bar links, Both b and c are correct

Back

The links can be replaced individually, yet the manufacturer often recommends that the links at both ends and be replaced together

Front

Unusual noise during a test-drive can be caused by___________.

Back

defective wheel bearings or stabilizer bar links, defective or worn control arm bushings or ball joints, worn or defective CV joints, all of the above

Front

A vehicle is equipped with a SLA front suspension. What do the letters mean?

Back

short-long arm

Front

A noise and a pull toward one side during braking is a common symptom of a worn or defective_____________

Back

Strut rod bushing

Front

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 freeplay. Technician B says that the ball joints should be unloaded before checking for freeplay. Which technician is correct?

Back

Tech B

Front

Most manufacturers specify a maximum axial play for ball joints of about________ .

Back

0.050 inch (1.27 mm)

Front

A light film of oil is observed on the upper area of a shock absorber. Technician A says that this condition should be considered normal. Technician B says that a rod seal may bleed fluid during cold weather, causing the oil film. Which technician is correct?

Back

Both Tech A and Tech B

Front

Before the strut insert can be removed from a typical MacPherson strut assembly, which operation is necessary to prevent possible personal injury?

Back

The coil spring should be compressed.