IT17 Steering & Suspension

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

• Repair the tire with a patch from the inside.

• Repair the tire with a string-type plug.

• Replace the inner tube.

• Replace the tire.

When replacing shock absorbers, the technician must guide the top of the shock absorber through a small hole in the frame or chassis. Which new component supplied with the shock should contact the metal part of the chasis?

• Bolt

• Nut

• Rubber Bushing

• Metal Washer

Which sensor sends information to the suspension control system to adjust ride height?

• temperature sensor

• crankshaft sensor

• speed sensor

• intake sensor

The owner of a vehicle complains that there is a squeaking noise coming from the front of a vehicle when the tires are turned from side to side. Which component should the technician inspect first?

• drag link

• front rotor

• arm

• upper strut mount

What part of the TPMS sensor most likely would require it to be replaced after six to eight years of service?

Technician A says that a tire pressure monitoring sensor inside the tire is the only way to check tire pressure. Technician B says the tire pressure monitoring sensor can be part of the valve stem. Who is right?

• A only

• B only

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

When replacing a tire pressure sensor on a vehicle with TPMS, what is the last step before reinstalling the tire on the wheel?

• torque the sensor

• program the sensor

• remove the valve core

• wrap the sensor with sealant tape

Technician A says that power steering pump pulleys may be pressed onto the pump. Technician B says power steering pump pulleys may be bolted onto the pump. Who is right?

• A only

• B only

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

When a tire is being mounted on a rim, it is important to match mount the tire on the rim:

• to avoid damage to the tire.

• so that the tire does not have to be rebalanced.

• to help minimize the final combination of force variation and/or imbalance.

• to avoid damage to the TPMS sensor.

After a power steering pressure hose has been replaced, it is important to:

• bleed the system of fluid.

• drain and flush the system.

• pressurize the system.

• purge the system of air.