L1AM11 Suspension Systems

Mach the suspension components to there names

• Suspension Top mount

• 
• Ball Joint

• 
• Control arm (Wishbone)

• 
• Coil Spring

• 
• Leaf spring

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What is the most common form of automotive suspension on light vehicles?

• Air Spring

• Coil Spring

• Leaf Spring

• Torsion Bar

What is the purpose of a vehicle's suspension?

• Holds the wheel and tire in the correct position

• To stop damage occurring to the vehicle on rough terrain

• To allow control arm movement

• To handle potholes

What is SPRUNG weight?

• Weight ABOVE the springs

• Weight BELOW the springs

What is UNSPRUNG weight

• Weight ABOVE the springs

• Weight BELOW the springs

True or False: Torsion Bars and Coil Springs perform the same function

• True

• False

Leaf springs are commonly located on the ................ vehicle

Which of the following is the most common type of suspension in FWD cars?

• SLA

• Leaf spring

• MacPherson strut

• Air Spring

How are high performance suspensions different from regular suspensions?

• Tire diameter

• They are made out of steel

• There is no difference

• They hold the wheel in a more precise location

What is the purpose of a shock absorber?

• To replace springs on certain vehicles

• They control spring oscillations

• To give the car a bouncy ride

• They have no purpose