Ch 116 Suspension Systems Quiz

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

• Frame

• Wheels and tires

• Body

• Both A and B

All suspension systems use _______ of one form or another.

• pivot shafts

• beam axles

• springs

• control arms

The spring rate of a spring is measured in units of _______.

• PSI

• ft. -lb.

• in. -lb.

• lb. per inch

Two technicians are discussing torsion bars. Technician A says that many torsion bars are adjustable to allow for ride height adjustment. Technician B says that torsion bars are usually marked left and right and should not be switched side to side. Which technician is correct?

• Technician A only

• Technician B only

• Both technicians

• Neither technician

A center bolt is used in what type of spring?

• Coil

• Torsion bar

• Leaf

• All of the above

What suspension component is used to counteract body lean during cornering?

• Strut rod

• Torsion bar

• Stabilizer bar

• Control arm

Two technicians are discussing MacPherson struts. Technician A says that in most applications the entire strut assembly rotates when the front wheels are turned. Technician B says that a typical MacPherson strut suspension system uses only one control arm and one ball joint per side. Which technician is correct?

• Technician A only

• Technician B only

• Both technicians

• Neither technician

Two technicians are discussing air shocks. Technician A says that air is forced through small holes to dampen the ride. Technician B says that air shocks are conventional hydraulic shock absorbers with an airbag to control vehicle ride height. Which technician is correct?

• Technician A only

• Technician B only

• Both technicians

• Neither technician

A _______ is a structural part of the vehicle.

• shock absorber

• MacPherson strut

• engine block

• coil spring

• bump stop

What is the purpose of bump stops?

• Isolate the suspension from the frame of the vehicle

• Smooth out road shocks

• To raise the vehicle body

• Assist in steering