IT16 - Steering and Suspension Review

Suspension jounce bumpers should be checked by:

• bouncing the vehicle up and down.

• rocking the vehicle back and forth while in park

• visually looking for damaged rubber parts.

• scanning the body module for codes.

Technician A states that a coil spring needs to be replaced if the paint is gone and the surface is rusty. Technician B states that a coil spring needs to be replaced if a visible crack is found in the spring metal. Who is right?

• A only

• B only

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

An owner complains that when he/she turns the steering wheel back and forth, a whining noise occurs. Technician A says the problem could be caused by a low fluid level. Technician B says the problem may be due to a leak in the power steering system. Who is right?

• A only

• B only

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

Technician A says control arm bushings can be replaced, but a press must be used to replace the bushings. Technician B says a complete control arm assembly with new bushings can be an alternative to just replacing the bushings. Who is right?

• A only

• B only

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

While inspecting a rack-and-pinion steering gear, Technician A says it is normal to have fluid in the bellows boots. Technician B says inner tie-rods should be checked for wear and looseness. Who is right?

• A only

• B only

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

While inspecting ball joints, Technician A states that the grease fitting on some vehicles can be used as an indicator of wear. Technician B states that all ball joints should be greased prior to checking for play and wear. Who is right?

• A only

• B only

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

An inspection of the rack-and-pinion steering system should include which of these?

• Inner tie-rod ends

• Boots

• Brakes

• Seals

Technician A says some power steering pumps require automatic transmission fluid. Technician B says some power steering pumps require power steering fluid. Who is right?

• A only

• B only

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

When bleeding air from the power steering system, most manufacturers recommend doing this procedure with the:

• engine off.

• engine running.

• engine running at 2,000 rpm.

• transmission in reverse.

Diagnosing tire noise will normally require:

• a test drive.

• talking to the customer.

• a visual inspection.

• All of the above