Automotive Alignment Quiz

Which of the following would NOT be included in a pre-alignment check?

• Excessive load in trunk

• Ride height

• Number of turns of the steering wheel lock to lock

• Tire size and inflation

Technician A says that if a pull occurs sometime to the left and sometimes to the right, this is called memory steer. Technician B says that if a vehicle pulls to one side only during acceleration then this is called torque steer. Which technician is correct?

• Technician A only

• Technician B only

• Both technicians

• Neither technician

The above vehicle will ________.

• pull toward the left

• pull toward the right and feather-edge both tires

• wear the outside of the left tire and the inside of the right tire

• None of the above

After the vehicle is set up on the alignment rack, perform a(n) _______ to check front caster.

• caster sweep
• angle measurement

• height adjustment

• runout check

Technician A says that the front toe determines the thrust angle. Technician B says that a tolerance adjustment involves removing and reinstalling subframe bolts. Which technician is correct?

• Technician A only

• Technician B only

• Both technicians

• Neither technician

If the tie rod ends become worn, which angle is most affected?

• Camber

• Toe

• Caster

• SAI

Which alignment angle is most likely to need correction?

• Caster

• Toe

• Camber

• SAI

Technician A says that, as wear occurs, camber usually becomes negative. Technician B says that, as steering linkage wear occurs, toe usually becomes toe-out from an original toe-in specification. Which technician is correct?

• Technician A only

• Technician B only

• Both technicians

• Neither technician

Any time a suspension component is replaced or adjusted, wheel alignment should be checked.

• True

• False

Technician A says that TOOT is the last adjustment made in a four wheel alignment. Technician B says that TOOT is a diagnostic angle that is not adjusted in a typical alignment. Which technician is correct?

• Technician A only

• Technician B only

• Both technicians

• Neither technician