Vehicle Suspension Quiz

A center bolt is used in what type of spring?

• Coil

• Leaf

• Torsion bar

• All of the above

What term describes the weight of the vehicle with all fluids filled but no passengers or cargo?

• Curb weight

• GVW

• Model weight

• Rated weight

Technician A says that vehicles with less unsprung weight have better handling. Technician B says that the wheel and tire assembly are considered sprung weight. Which technician is correct?

• Technician A only

• Technician B only

• Both technicians

• Neither technician

A ________ is a structural part of the vehicle.

• Coil spring

• Shock absorber

• Bump stop

• MacPherson strut

What component(s) is(are) considered to be unsprung weight?

• Frame

• Body

• Wheels and tires

• Both A and B

Technician A says that most modern vehicles have independent front suspensions. Technician B says that no vehicle has an independent rear suspension. Which technician is correct?

• Technician A only

• Technician B only

• Both technicians

• Neither technician

What term describes the basic shape and size of a vehicle?

• Platform

• Wheelbase

• Track

• Profile

Technician A says that each coil spring is specifically engineered to be installed on one particular side of the vehicle. Technician B says that rubber spring pockets prevent excessive noise. Which technician is correct?

• Technician A only

• Technician B only

• Both technicians

• Neither technician

Technician A says that a constant rate spring has the same deflection rate throughout its entire range of compression. Technician B says that some coil springs have different diameters at the top and bottom of the spring. Which technician is correct?

• Technician A only

• Technician B only

• Both technicians

• Neither technician

What provides the strength of the structure for unit body vehicles?

• Shape of the assembly

• Full frame

• Cross members

• Space frame