ASE A5 Suspension and Steering

The rear tires on a vehicle with independent rear suspension are worn on the inside tread. Which of the following is MOST likely the cause of this condition?

• The toe.
• Underinflated tires.
• The caster.
• None of the above.

On cold mornings, the warning lamp on a vehicle with a TPMS tire pressure monitoring system stays illuminated for several minutes before it goes out. Which of these is MOST likely the cause of this condition.

• Clogged TPMS sensor.
• Worn tread on one of the tires.
• TPMS initialization.
• Low tire pressure.

A front wheel drive vehicle is pulling to the left. Loose engine cradle bolts are noticed during the initial inspection. Technician A says loose engine cradle bolts will cause a vibration, but have no affect on the vehicle's steering system. Technician B says if the engine cradle is not centered before fastening the bolts, the wheel alignment angles will be affected. Who is correct?

• Technician A only
• Technician B only
• Both Technician A and B
• Neither Technician A nor B

Two technicians are discussing an electronic air suspension system. Technician A says the suspension switch must be turned off before lifting the vehicle. Technician B says to use soapy water to visually inspect this system for leaks. Who is correct?

• Technician A only
• Technician B only
• Both Technician A and B
• Neither Technician A nor B

Loose tie rods are discovered during the initial inspection of a vehicle's steering linkage. Technician A says loose tie rods will cause a clunking or popping noise while turning. Technician B says loose tie rods will result in constant steering correction and vehicle wander. Who is correct?

• Technician A only
• Technician B only
• Both Technician A and B
• Neither Technician A nor B

Technician A says a directional tire must be kept on the same side of the vehicle during a tire rotation. Technician B says tire inflation pressure is considered cold as long as the vehicle has been driven less than ten miles. Who is correct?

• Technician A only
• Technician B only
• Both Technician A and B
• Neither Technician A nor B

Technician A says two different size tires on the rear of a vehicle will illuminate the amber ABS light. Technician B says the 60 in P225/60R16 89H indicates the tire's section width. Who is correct?

• Technician A only
• Technician B only
• Both Technician A and B
• Neither Technician A nor B

A vehicle's right front wheel is making a growling noise that increases with vehicle speed. All of these will result in this condition EXCEPT:

• Excessive caster.
• Cupped tire tread.
• Worn struts
• Worn wheel bearing.

Technician A says the vehicle in the chart above is within specifications. Technician B says the vehicle's front toe is out of specifications. Tire wear will result from this condition. Who is correct?

• Technician A only
• Technician B only
• Both Technician A and B
• Neither Technician A nor B

A vehicle has excessive body sway while cornering. Which of the following is MOST likely causing this condition.

• A binding ball joint.
• A worn idler arm.
• Worn control arm bushings.
• Worn stabilizer bar bushings.