Automotive Steering and Suspension III ASE

1. A driver says that the front end of his car vibrates up and down while traveling at most road speeds. Technician A says that too much run out of the front wheels could be the cause. Technician B says that static out-of balance of the front wheels could be the cause. Who is right?

• A. Technician A
• B. Technician B
• C. Both A and B
• D. Neither A or B

2. A vehicle has front end shimmy at low speeds and requires increased steering effort. Technician A says that too much positive Camber could be the cause. Technician B says that Technician b says that too much positive Caster could be the cause. Who is right?

• A. Technician A
• B. Technician B
• C. Both A and B
• D. Neither A or B

3. A vehicle with variable assist power steering has a lack of power assist in both directions. Technician A says that the problem is in the electronic control system. Technician B says that there could be a problem in the steering gear or bad power steering pump. Who is right?

• A. Technician A
• B. Technician B
• C. Both A and B
• D. Neither A or B

4. When checking a tire, a technician finds it to have too much radial (up and down) runout. Technician A says to rotate the tires and wheel assembly on the mounting studs to correct the problem. Technician B says to rotate the tire and wheel assembly in an attempt to bring the runout within specifications. who is right?

• A. Technician A
• B. Technician B
• C. Both A and B
• D. Neither A or B

5. A pressure test is being performed on a car with power steering. The pressure readings taken when wheels are at the right and left stops are below specifications. The tester reading are normal when tester shut off valve is closed. Technician A says the readings could be caused by a bad steering gear. Technician B says that a bad pump could be the cause. who is right?

• A. Technician A
• B. Technician B
• C. Both A and B
• D. Neither A or B

6. A vehicle with a manual rack-and-pinion steering gear has a shimmy. Technician A says the worn rack-to-frame mounting bushings could be the cause. Technician B says loose inner or outer tie-rod ends (sockets) could be the cause. who is right?

• A. Technician A
• B. Technician B
• C. Both A and B
• D. Neither A or B

7. Technician says that bearing preload must be set when overhauling a manual steering gear. Technician B says that the sector lash must be set when overhauling a manual steering gear. Who is right?

• A. Technician A
• B. Technician B
• C. Both A and B
• D. Neither A or B

8. A vehicle with power steering has assist in only one direction. Technician A says that oil leaking past a worm shaft seal could be the cause. technician B says a broken ring on the worm piston could be the cause. who is right?

• A. Technician A
• B. Technician B
• C. Both A and B
• D. Neither A or B

9. A vehicle with power steering has no assist in either direction. technician a says that a loose power steering belt could be the cause. Technician says that a faulty flow control valve could be the cause. Who is right?

• A. Technician A
• B. Technician B
• C. Both A and B
• D. Neither A or B

10. Technician a says the ride height of a vehicle is always adjustable. Technician B says ride height can only be adjusted on certain models. Who is right?

• A. Technician A
• B. Technician B
• C. Both A and B
• D. Neither A or B