7290-158 Chassis Lesson 3

From today's lesson what subject do yopu need to demonstrate knowledge and understanding?

• Steering

• Brakes

• Chassis

• Suspension

A car is found to have a broken n/s/f coil spring, what is recommended repair?

• Replace both rear shocks

• Replace both front springs

• Replace ALL springs

• Road test vehicle

Which gas is used in Hydro-pneumatic suspension?

• Nitrogen

• Hydro-Pneumatic gas

• Xenon

• Argon

When checking alignment you have a reading of N 0.50 mm, Is the vehicle within tolerance?

• No Check Camber

• No it should be N 0.5, +12'

• Yes it is between 1.50 and N 0.50mm

• Yes it is Toeing In 0.50mm

What is benefit of electronic control of chassis systems?

• We always have predictable outcomes.

• The ECU adds complexity

• It uses canBus so must be read using Computer

• It Is more expensive to make.

Why are universal joints fitted to steering?

• They allow steering to self-centre

• They allow for angle of steering to be changed

• In an accident they keep steering column in line with driver's head

• Thay absorb road vibration

What is purpose of a brake servo?

• In an emergency it applies brake

• To convert driver effort into Hydraulic force

• To reduce braking effort

• To increase driver effort

Describe how to view camber angle?

• From front of vehicle, inclination of wheels

• from side of vehicle Inclination of Wheel

• from side inclination of damper

• From above distance between front and rear width of wheels

What is advantage of Rack and Pinion steering?

• It is non-reversible.

• It only has four ball joints to wear.

• It uses parallel components

• It is used in Off Road vehicles

With brake fluid what is meant by term Hydrophobic?

• It repels water

• Easily absorbs moisture

• It is scared of water

• Cannot be replaced