MId term Quiz

Two technicians are discussing torsion bars. Technician A says that many torsion bars are adjustable to allow for ride height adjustment. Technician B says that torsion bars are usually marked left and right and should not be switched side to side. Which technician is correct?

• Technician A

• Technician B

• Both Technicians

• Neither Technician

A center bolt is used in what type of spring?

• Torsion bar

• Coil

• Leaf

• All of the above

What suspension component is used to counteract body lean during cornering?

• Control arm

• Stabilizer bar

• Torsion bar

• Strut rod

Two technicians are discussing MacPherson struts. Technician A says that in most applications the entire strut assembly rotates when the front wheels are turned. Technician B says that a typical MacPherson strut suspension system uses only one control arm and one ball joint per side. Which technician is correct?

• Technician A

• Technician B

• Both Technicians

• Neither Technician

Two technicians are discussing air shocks. Technician A says that air is forced through small holes to dampen the ride. Technician B says that air shocks are conventional hydraulic shock absorbers with an airbag to control vehicle ride height. Which technician is correct?

• Technician A

• Technician B

• Both Technicians

• Neither Technician

Technician A says that regular replacement shock absorbers will raise the rear of a vehicle that is sagging down. Technician B says that replacement springs will be required to restore the proper ride height. Which technician is correct?

• Technician A

• Technician B

• Both Technicians

• Neither Technician

Which component is used on FWD vehicles to support the engine and transmission?

• Body mount

• Cradle

• Ladder frame

• Perimeter frame

Technician A says that vehicles with less unsprung weight have better handling. Technician B says that the wheel and tire assembly are considered sprung weight. Which technician is correct?

• Technician A

• Technician B

• Both Technicians

• Neither Technician

Technician A says that each coil spring is specifically engineered to be installed on one particular side of the vehicle. Technician B says that rubber spring pockets prevent excessive noise. Which technician is correct?

• Technician A

• Technician B

• Both Technicians

• Neither Technician

A vehicle is equipped with a SLA front suspension. What do the letters mean?

• Single long arm

• Short-long arm

• Side-lateral angle

• Solid link assembly