9: Steering, Suspension, Wheels and Tires

Which would be the most likely result of adding the wrong steering fluid to a vehicle with rack-and-pinion steering?

• bearing failure

• electrical failure

• gear failure

• seal failure

Where would one most likely find the air suspension system disable switch on a vehicle?

• in the trunk

• in the glove box

• in the center console

• under the seat

Installing taller tires on a vehicle would cause the vehicle's speedometer to:

• read faster

• read slower

• stop working

• start fluctuating

If a vehicle is making a whining noise when the steering wheel is turned, what is the most likely cause?

• The alternator belt has come off.

• The alternator is under-charging.

• The power steering belt has come off.

• The power steering fluid is low or aerated.

A tire is found to have a nail hole in sidewall. Which should be done?

• Repair the tire with a patch from the inside.

• Repair the tire with a string type plug.

• Replace the tire sidewall with a vulcanizing kit.

• Replace the tire.

Which is the most likely tool for a technician to use to find a noise traveling through the suspension system?

• vibration analyzer

• chassis ears

• test light

• scan tool

What type of suspension incorporates the shock absorber and coil spring in one assembly?

• Straight axle

• twin I beam

• MacPherson strut

• SLA

Where on a tire should a technician test its pressure?

• sidewall

• valve stem

• center cap

• tread

Any of the following would likely indicate the correct power steering fluid to be used in a vehicle EXCEPT:

• a parts and labor guide.

• a TSB.

• the owner's manual.

• the service manual.

Which noise heard during a scheduled maintenance test-drive would least likely be scheduled for repair?

• belt squeal

• brake squeal

• tire noise

• wind noise