Auto Technology

All of the following are correct about a solid axle, EXCEPT:

• It is also known as a beam axle
• It is often supported by leaf springs
• It is a very simple axle that mounts the hubs and wheel units
• It is a type of independent suspension

All of the following are types of shocks, EXCEPT:

• gas pressurized
• air shock
• rack and pinion type
• twin-tube type

Technician A says a control arm can be formed in a wishbone design. Technician B says some control arms can be formed in a flexible design referred as fore-arms. Who is correct?

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

Some shocks are designed for carrying heavy loads and:

• are referred to as gas shocks
• use a special spongy fluid
• None of the answers listed
• use a flexible, inflatable rubber blader

On a magneto-rheological fluid shock, how is the viscosity of the fluid changed?

• Magnetic field
• Sound waves
• Air pressure
• Hydraulic pressure

Technician A says both live axles and dead axles can support the weight of the vehicle. Technician B says only live axles can support the weight of the vehicle and propel the vehicle also. Who is correct?

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

All of the following are true about typical suspension bushings, EXCEPT:

• They are cylindrical in shape
• they are used in the leaf-spring shackle
• they are used to conduct electricity through suspension components
• they are used in the spring-eye of leaf springs

Technician A says that dead axles are used to transmit drive to the wheel. Technician B says live axles are typically used as rear axles on front wheel drive vehicles. Who is correct?

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

Technician A says that in full-floating axles, the axle shaft supports the weight of the vehicle. Technician B says that in semi-floating axles, they support the weight of the vehicle

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

Compliance bushing are:

• plastic honeycomb
• molded with voids
• fiberglass reinforced
• metallic, bronze or brass