Chassis 1 Quiz 4 (wheel bearings) - Conway

What causes the disc brake caliper piston to retract?

• a return spring

• the rotor pushes the piston back

• the square cut O ring

• the caliper bushings

the best location to lift a vehicle can be found in the ____.

• service manual

• shop manual

• owners manual

• all of the above

Which type of automotive bearing can withstand radial and thrust loads (up and down and sideways) yet must be adjusted for proper clearance (preload)?

• roller bearing

• tapered roller bearing

• ball bearing

• needle roller bearing

On a bearing that has been shock loaded, the race (cup) of the bearing can be dented. This type of bearing failure is called _____.

• spalling

• arching

• brinelling

• fluting

the rear differential cover must be removed before removing the rear axle on which type of axle?

• retainer plate

• C-lock

• press fit

• welded tube

Tech A says that a defective wheel or axle bearing often makes a growling or rumbling noise. Tech B says that a defective wheel or axle often makes a noise similar to a tire with an aggressive mud or snow design. Who is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both

• Neither

Tech A says that all differentials are vented. Tech B says that a clogged vent can cause the rear axle seal to leak. Who is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both

• Neither

tapered roller bearings need to have the preload adjusted and a new cotter pin must always be installed

• true

• false

defective wheel bearings usually make more noise while turning because more weight is applied to the bearing as the vehicle turns

• true

• false

which is not a rear drive axle classification

• full floating

• three quarter floating

• semi floating

• non floating