AYES A4 Suspension and Steering Practice Exam

Caster is measured in: 

• degrees
• centimeters
• millimeters
• thousandths of an inch

On some vehicles a steering dampener is used to reduce the effect of: 

• positive caster
• negative caster
• positive camber
• negative camber

When a vehicle's front wheels are parallel to each other, toe is considered to be:

• zero
• negative
• positive
• neutral

Technician A says that vehicle camber is positive when the top of the front wheel(s) tilts inward. Technician B says that caster is negative when the wheel(s) axis leans backward. Who is right? 

• Technician A only
• Technician B only
• Both Technician A and B
• Neither Technician A nor B

Which of these tools should be used to remove the inner bearing cup/race from a wheel hub or rotor?

• punch
• screwdriver
• pickle fork
• socket wrench

Which of these should be applied to a clean dry bearing wheel bearing to keep it from rusting?  

• brake fluid
• bearing grease
• silicone
• spray preservative

Bearing cups may be installed using a mallet and a: 

• pin punch
• drift punch
• screwdriver
• socket extension

After installing the outer wheel bearing, washer, and retaining nut, the technician should:

• install the brake caliper.
• adjust bearing side thrust.
• perform a torque-to-turn test.
• preload the bearing.

A strut bearing is being replaced. Which of these describes the part of the bearing that should face upward?

• The larger diameter
• The smaller diameter
• The word "Top" 
• The word "Up"

A "V" shaped solid axle used on a medium or heavy duty truck may be used to permit: 

• a small amount of deflection.
• a large amount of deflection.
• easier wheel alignment.
• easier parts replacement.