REC 102 Leaf Spring Replacement Quiz

What should be used to lift the frame and place jack stands under the frame and axle?

• Screwdrivers

• Floor jacks

• Pliers

• Hammers

Why is it important to alleviate weight on the shackle bolts before removing them?

• To make them easier to remove

• To prevent damage to the bolts

• To ensure proper installation of the new leaf spring

• To avoid injury

What should be done with the lug nuts after removing them from the tires?

• Discard them

• Reuse them later

• Replace them with new ones

• Sell them

How should the leaf spring bolts be driven out?

• Using pliers

• Using a mallet or hammer

• Using a screwdriver

• Using an impact driver

What should be done if the threads of the leaf spring bolts are damaged?

• Reuse them

• Replace them

• Grease them

• Sell them

What should be used to remove the shackle bolts?

• Box end of a wrench and an impact driver

• Screwdrivers

• Pliers

• Hammers

What should be done with the shackles if they are damaged?

• Reuse them

• Replace them

• Grease them

• Sell them

What should be removed from the affected leaf spring before replacing it?

• U-bolts

• Tie plates

• Nuts

• Washers

Where should the leaf spring clip be pointed when placing the new leaf spring onto the axle?

• Towards the front of the trailer

• Towards the back of the trailer

• Towards the curbside of the unit

• Towards the roadside of the unit

What should be done to assist in reinserting the u-bolt into the tie plate?

• Use pliers

• Use a hammer or mallet

• Use a screwdriver

• Use an impact driver