Chapter 76 ASE

Front

All the following are typical automotive suspension system problems EXCEPT: bad control arm bushings, damaged flex plate, fatigued (weakened) suspension springs, bad ball joints

Back

damaged flex plate

Front

A vehicle’s body bounces five times after a shock absorber bounce test is performed. Technician A says this indicates that the shock absorbers are in good condition. Technician B says the results of this test indicate bad shock absorbers. Who is right?

Back

Technician B is right.

Front

A small pickup truck is brought into the shop with a leaking shock absorber. Technician A says the leaking shock will produce a high-pitch screeching noise when the pickup truck is driven. Technician B says that the leaking shock must be replaced. Who is right?

Back

Technician B is correct.

Front

One of a vehicle’s air shocks is leaking. Technician A says all the air shocks or air springs on a vehicle must be replaced with new units if one shock or spring is leaking. Technician B says the shock’s air line can be repaired if it is leaking. Who is right?

Back

Technician B is right.

Front

A vehicle’s curb weight is being measured. Technician A checks curb weight with the vehicle’s gas tank empty. Technician B says adhering to the vehicle’s manufacturer-specified curb weight is unnecessary when trying to take an accurate measurement of the vehicle’s curb height. Who is right?

Back

Neither

Front

A full-size pickup truck’s coil springs are being replaced. Technician A unbolts the ball joint on the control arm before compressing the coil spring. Technician B says that a new larger coil spring that fits outside of the spring seats can be safely installed to improve vehicle ride quality. Who is right?

Back

Neither

Front

Technician A says leaf spring service often involves spring assembly or bushing replacement. Technician B says leaf springs are used in many late-model pickup trucks because they cannot break. Who is right?

Back

Technician A is right.

Front

A vehicle is brought into the shop with a possible ball joint problem. Technician A says if the ball joint is dry, it has collapsed inward and will feel hard to the touch because of a lack of grease. Technician B jacks up the vehicle, moves the control arm and joint with a long pry bar, and checks the movement and play against manufacturer specifications to check if the ball joint is worn. Who is right?

Back

Both

Front

The fastening of most modern ball joints with the vehicle’s suspension components is accomplished with: epoxy glue, snap rings, a press-fit method, All of the above

Back

a press-fit method

Front

A vehicle’s front tires are worn. Technician A tells the vehicle owner that worn control arm bushings may have caused this problem. Technician B tells the owner that stiction between suspension rubber bushings and metal parts must be maximized for the best system performance. Who is right?

Back

Technician A is right.