Suspension Systems v.5.3 Arnold and Fisher

All of these are adjusted on the front-end of a vehicle EXCEPT:

• thrust angle

• toe.

• camber.

• caster.

Technician A says that incorrect caster affects tire wear when driving straight ahead.

Technician B says that an incorrect SAI measurement may indicate a damaged suspension part.

Who is right?

• Technician A only

• Technician B only

• Both Technician A and B

• Neither Technician A nor B

Technician A says that dye penetrant may be used to check parts for cracks.

Technician B says that upper ball joints are mounted transversely on a MacPherson strut suspension.

Who is correct?

• A only

• B only

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

All of these are true about strut mounts EXCEPTS:

• contains the upper bearing.

• attaches to the strut tower.

• attaches to the ball joint.

• secures the spring to the strut.

Technician A says that coil springs support a portion of the vehicle's height.

Technician B says that damaged coil springs may damage the tires.

Who is correct?

• A only

• B only

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

Technician A says that damaged ball joint boots may cause premature ball joint wear.

Technician B says that when inspecting a ball joint on a MacPherson strut suspension, it must be removed from the steering knuckle.

Who is correct?

• A only

• B only

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

Ball joints are attached to the control arm by all of these methods EXCEPT:

• welding.

• rivets.

• bolts.

• pressing into place.

Technician A says that to depressurize a strut housing, the strut rod requires removal.

Technician B says that leaking struts can be disassembled and have new seals installed.

Who is correct?

• A only

• B only

• A and B

• Neither A nor B

Shock absorbers are inspected the same as:

• coil springs.

• struts.

• leaf springs.

• torsion bars.

All of these are parts of an SLA suspension EXCEPT:

• radius arms.

• upper control arms.

• ball joints.

• springs.