Intro to Auto 9

What is a good practice to do when installing new tires?

• Paint the rotors.

• Paint the wheels.

• . Replace the lug nuts.

• Replace the valve stems.

The spindle assembly at the rear of the vehicle shows signs of severe wear. Which could be the cause?

• dry wheel bearings

• incorrect caster

• incorrect toe setting

• worn rear tires

A tire is found to have a nail hole in its sidewall. Which should be done?

• Repair the tire with a patch from the inside.

• Repair the tire with a string type plug.

• Replace the tire sidewall with a vulcanizing kit.

• Replace the tire.

Which is the most likely tool for a technician to use to find a noise traveling through the suspension system?

• vibration analyzer

• chassis ears

• test light

• scan tool

Where would one most likely find the air suspension system disable switch on a vehicle?

• . in the trunk

• in the glove box

• in the center console

• under the seat

. Before working on a hybrid vehicle's electrical power steering system, which personal protective equipment should a technician wear?

• insulated gloves rated at 200 volts

• insulated gloves rated at 400 volts

• insulated gloves rated at 800 volts

• insulated gloves rated at 1,000 volts

Which would be the most likely result of adding the wrong steering fluid to a vehicle with rack-and-pinion steering?

• bearing failure

• electrical failure

• gear failure

• seal failure

If a rear wheel spindle is bent, which is the best way to repair the spindle?

• Heat and bend it.

• Replace it.

• Realign it.

• Add shims to it.

Where would one find the tire information placard on a vehicle listing the recommended tire size and pressure for that vehicle?

• under the hood

• on the doorjamb

• in the trunk D.

• in the center console

A vehicle's red brake warning light stays on whenever the ignition is on and the engine is running. Any of the following could be the cause except:

• the ABS has a faulty wheel sensor.

• the brake fluid is low in the reservoir.

• the parking brake is engaged.

• the parking brake switch is out of adjustment