Front suspension

A disadvantage of a solid front axle on a vehicle is_________ .

• the wheels cannot be turned

• lack of ride quality

• poor load capacity

• all of these

Two technicians are discussing suspension bushings. Technician A says that replacing control arm bushings usually requires special tools. Technician B says using high-performance urethane bushings may cause excessive noise to be transferred to the passenger compartment. Which technician is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both Tech A and Tech B

• Nether Tech A nor Tech B

What should the technician do when replacing stabilizer bar links?

• The stabilizer bar should be removed from the vehicle before replacing the links

• The links can be replaced individually, yet the manufacturer often recommends that the links at both ends and be replaced together

• The stabilizer bar must be compressed using a special tool before removing or installing stabilizer bar links

• Both b and c are correct

Unusual noise during a test-drive can be caused by___________ .

• defective wheel bearings or stabilizer bar links

• defective or worn control arm bushings or ball joints

• worn or defective CV joints

• all of the above

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

• Single long arm

• Side-lateral angle

• short-long arm

• solid link assembly

A noise and a pull toward one side during braking is a common symptom of a worn or defective_____________

• shock absorber

• Strut rod bushing

• stabilizer bar link

• track rod bushing

Two technicians are discussing non-indicator-type ball joint inspection. Technician A says that the vehicle should be on the ground with the ball joints loaded, then checked for freeplay. Technician B says that the ball joints should be unloaded before checking for freeplay. Which technician is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both Tech A and Tech B

• Neither Tech A nor Tech B

Most manufacturers specify a maximum axial play for ball joints of about________ .

• 0.003 inch (0.076 mm)

• 0.010 inch (0.25 mm)

• 0.030 inch (0.76 mm)

• 0.050 inch (1.27 mm)

A light film of oil is observed on the upper area of a shock absorber. Technician A says that this condition should be considered normal. Technician B says that a rod seal may bleed fluid during cold weather, causing the oil film. Which technician is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both Tech A and Tech B

• Neither Tech A nor Tech B

Before the strut insert can be removed from a typical MacPherson strut assembly, which operation is necessary to prevent possible personal injury?

• The brake caliper and/or brake hose should be removed from the strut housing.

• The coil spring should be compressed

• The upper strut mounting bolts should be removed

• The lower attaching bolts should be removed