LV0506 - Inspection

How would you test a wheel bearing condition?

• shake the wheel whilst looking for signs of damage

• hold the wheel at the 12 and 6 position and check for free play

• hold the wheel at the 9 and 3 position and check for free play

• check the toe settings and compare to the manufacturers specs

Which of the following would assist with the inspection of suspension and steering systems (select more than one answer)

• A DMM (Digital Multimeter)

• An inspection light

• An oscilloscope to check the PWM and waveform

• Headlight alignment equipment

• All of the above

You are inspecting a vehicle and find that the paintwork is damaged on the drivers door. What should you do first?

• Make a note of the damage and Inform your workshop manager.

• Inform the customer yourself.

• Inform the valeting department so they can attempt to fix it.

• Tell your colleague to take good quality photos and put them on the company website as soon as possible.

• Inform the parts department to order a new door so it can be fixed.

Why is it important that the technician who inspects the vehicle is the technician who signs the inspection report?

• So it keeps the company records tidy and up to date.

• So the customer can contact the technician directly.

• So the correct technician can be identified if issues arise later on.

• So the management know who to blame in the event of an accident.

Why is it important to establish a logical and systematic routine when inspecting a vehicle?

• So you can finish work earlier.

• So you improve the company's overall work output.

• So you don't miss anything and work time efficiently.

• So you can inspect a vehicle quicker than a more senior colleague.

When inspecting brake discs, you may use a 'DTI' gauge. What does the acronym 'DTI' mean? (ensure your spelling is correct).

Brake fluid is 'Hygroscopic'. What does this mean?

• It can withstand temperatures above 500'c.

• It naturally repels moisture from the air.

• It naturally absorbs moisture from the air.

• When it heats up, it provides increase braking feel for the driver.

The 'aspect ratio' of a tyre is the......

• Width of the tyre expressed in millimetres.

• Circumference of a tyre expressed in inches.

• Height of the tyre expressed as a percentage of the width.

• Maximum height of a tyre expressed in Millimetres.

What could be the cause of excessive black smoke from a diesel vehicle?

• Too much engine oil.

• Blown head gasket.

• Worn piston rings.

• Faulty fuel injector/s.

What does the abbreviation '4x4' mean in relation to vehicle transmission systems?

• The bottom gear ratio is 4.4:1

• The top gear ratio is 4:1

• the vehicle has a 4 double wishbone suspension setup

• The vehicle is 4 wheel drive