STEERING AND SUSPENSION

As part of a pre-alignment inspection, the technician should check

• tire pressure

• riding height

• ball joints

• all of the above

When lubricating the front suspension,

• The grease zerks (fittings) should be wiped clean before greasing

• Any type of grease may be used

• The ball joint should be greased until the grease comes out of the joint

• The engine should be running

Camber is the

• forward and backward tilt of the steering axis

• inward or outward tilt of the wheel at the top

• inward or outward tilt of the wheel in the front

• none of the above

Which component is responsible for connecting the steering knuckle to the control arm?

• Ball joint

• Idler arm

• Shock absorber

• Tie rod end

Name this part.

• Leaf spring
• Coil spring
• Torsion spring
• Twisty spring

Name this part.

• Sway bar link
• Flex coupling
• Driveshaft
• Rack and Pinion

The modified MacPherson strut rear suspension is very common in

• Front-wheel drive cars

• Rear-wheel drive cars

• Pickup trucks

• Station wagons

If a front wheel has radial movement, but the ball joints check good, what would be the most likely cause?

• A worn idler arm

• A bad tie rod end

• Loose wheel bearings

• Bad pitman arm

Name this part.

• Tie rod end
• Ball joint
• Idler arm
• Pitman arm

What does excessive toe-in alignment cause in terms of tire wear?

• Wear on the center of the tires

• Wear on the outer edges of the tires

• Even wear across the tire tread

• Wear on the inner edges of the tires