Steering and suspension mid-term

1.            Technician A says: "In an over slung axle the housing is mounted above the springs."

Technician B says: "In an under slung axle the housing is mounted below the springs."

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both Tech A and B

• Neither Tech A or B

1.            The swinging shackle, eye and shackle pins are important components of what suspension system?

• Rubber Suspension

• Leaf spring suspension

• Air Suspension

• Composite suspension

Two common types of suspension systems are leaf spring and air-ride suspensions.

• True

• False

1.            An air ride suspension ride height is controlled by:

• A leveling valve

• A water valve

• A Spool Valve

• it is not adjustable

1.            It is okay to reduce pressure to the air bags to soften the vehicle’s ride.

• true

• false

  What component connects to the Sector shaft?

• Tie Rod

• Drag Link

• Pitman Arm

• Sector Arm

         ________ Law states that the pressure on a confined fluid is transmitted equally in all directions, and acts with equal force on equal areas?

• Murphy's

• American

• Pascal's

• Newton's

  A tie-rod connects one spindle to the other on a straight I beam axle.

• True

• False

1.            Technician A says: "A typical power steering system produces a continuous stream of fluid, usually in the 1,500 psi range."

Technician B says: "All power steering systems have the reservoir mounted to the power steering pump."

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both Tech A and B

• Neither Tech A or B

       Air ride suspension height has no effect on driveline angles.

• True

• False