Steering & Suspension

Engine mounts were recently replaced on a front wheel drive vehicle with independent suspension. The vehicle now has a steady pull to the left at all speeds. Technician A says this is caused by loose motor mounts. Technician B says this is caused by a misaligned engine cradle. Who is correct?

• Technician A
• Technician B
• Both A and B
• Neither A or B

A vehicle's right front wheel has a growling noise that increases with vehicle speed. The MOST likely cause is:

• Excessive rotor lateral run out.
• Warped rear brake drums.
• A worn CV-joint.
• A worn wheel bearing.

A vehicle with a power rack and pinion steering system is binding only while turning corners. Which of these are LEAST likely to cause this condition?

• Strut mount bearing.

• Worn rack bushings.

• Worn rack and pinion gear.

• Lower ball joint.

A technician is unable to balance a tire on a vehicle that vibrates at speeds above 35 mph. Technician A says to continue adding weights around the rim up to 10 ounces. Technician B says to dismount the tire from the rim and inspect the inside for liquid or debris. Who is correct?

• Technician A
• Technician B
• Both A and B
• Neither A or B

The TPMS warning light remains illuminated, even after driving the vehicle several miles. The LEAST likely cause of this condition is:

• A faulty TPMS sensor

• A weak TPMS sensor battery.

• Low air pressure in the spare tire.

• A faulty wheel speed sensor.

When going over speed bumps in a parking lot, the driver complains of a banging noise in the front suspension. What could be a possible cause?

• Worn strut mount

• Overinflated tire

• Underinflated tire

• Incorrect toe setting

A customer complains of a whining or grumbling noise while turning the steering wheel either left or right. The noise can be heard while driving or standing still. The most likely cause is:

• Worn ball joints

• Worn tires.

• Worn alternator belt.

• Low fluid in the power steering pump

Technician A says oil-soaked belts can be washed off and reused. Technician B says all belt tensioners are manually adjustable. Who is right?

• A only

• Bf only

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

When inspecting a truck with rear leaf springs, the technician notices one of the leaves in the leaf spring pack has moved out of place. What could possibly cause this condition?

• Leaf spring shackle broken

• Bad shock absorber

• U-bolt broken

• Leaf spring or center pin/bolt broken

When inspecting the power steering system for leaks, one finds power steering fluid on various components of the system. The first step is to:

• clean the system to find the source of the leak.

• install tracer dye.

• flush the fluid and look for new fluid leaking to determine the source of the leak.

• install power steering leak sealer.