WorksheetsAYES A4 Suspension and Steering Practice Exam
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 49mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Caster is measured in:
a)
degrees
b)
centimeters
c)
millimeters
d)
thousandths of an inch
2.
On some vehicles a steering dampener is used to reduce the effect of:
a)
positive caster
b)
negative caster
c)
positive camber
d)
negative camber
3.
When a vehicle's front wheels are parallel to each other, toe is considered to be:
a)
zero
b)
negative
c)
positive
d)
neutral
4.
Technician A says that vehicle camber is positive when the top of the front wheel(s) tilts inward. Technician B says that caster is negative when the wheel(s) axis leans backward. Who is right?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
5.
Which of these tools should be used to remove the inner bearing cup/race from a wheel hub or rotor?
a)
punch
b)
screwdriver
c)
pickle fork
d)
socket wrench
6.
Which of these should be applied to a clean dry bearing wheel bearing to keep it from rusting?
a)
brake fluid
b)
bearing grease
c)
silicone
d)
spray preservative
7.
Bearing cups may be installed using a mallet and a:
a)
pin punch
b)
drift punch
c)
screwdriver
d)
socket extension
8.
After installing the outer wheel bearing, washer, and retaining nut, the technician should:
a)
install the brake caliper.
b)
adjust bearing side thrust.
c)
perform a torque-to-turn test.
d)
preload the bearing.
9.
A strut bearing is being replaced. Which of these describes the part of the bearing that should face upward?
a)
The larger diameter
b)
The smaller diameter
c)
The word "Top"
d)
The word "Up"
10.
A "V" shaped solid axle used on a medium or heavy duty truck may be used to permit:
a)
a small amount of deflection.
b)
a large amount of deflection.
c)
easier wheel alignment.
d)
easier parts replacement.
11.
Which of these is an example of semi-independent rear suspension?
a)
Trailing arm
b)
MacPherson strut
c)
Solid rear axle
d)
Twin I-beam
12.
When adjusting a recirculating ball steering gear, which of these must be adjusted first?
a)
Sector mesh adjustment
b)
Thrust bearing preload
c)
Cross shaft endplay
d)
Backlash
13.
A truck exhibits high steering effort. Technician A says that a sheared shift tube could be the cause. Technician B says that the column assembly is misaligned. Who is right?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
14.
In a torsion bar rear suspension system there are how many torsion bars?
a)
One torsion bar.
b)
Two.
c)
Three.
d)
Four.
15.
When Chapman struts are used, lateral links are attached to help:
a)
control lateral movement.
b)
achieve better fuel mileage
c)
control jounce.
d)
control yaw rate.
16.
The wishbone suspension system has all of these qualities EXCEPT that it is:
a)
most often used on trucks
b)
fully independent.
c)
lightweight and space efficient.
d)
most often used on high performance cars.
17.
Which of these tires has plies that are layered in opposite directions on top of one another?
a)
Bias-ply
b)
Radial
c)
Steel
d)
Fiberglass Belt
18.
Periodic rotation of vehicle tires will most likely ensure all of these EXCEPT:
a)
maximum tire life.
b)
maximum vehicle fuel economy.
c)
maximum vehicle safety.
d)
optimum vehicle handling.
19.
Which of these refers to the distance from a wheel’s mounting face to the actual center of the wheel?
a)
Section width
b)
Aspect ratio
c)
Profile
d)
Offset
20.
Which of these wheel types offers increased brake cooling?
a)
Directional
b)
Aluminum
c)
Steel
d)
Omni-directional
21.
Which of these tightening patterns should be used when tightening wheel lug nuts to specified torque?
a)
Circular
b)
Star/criss-cross
c)
Random
d)
Makes no difference
22.
In order to align the wheels so access to the valve stems is available for both wheels, some trucks with dual rear wheels use:
a)
split safety locks.
b)
centering pins.
c)
valve stem alignment rods
d)
king pins.
23.
At what degree of angle to the tire centerline do a radial tire's belts run?
a)
45
b)
90
c)
120
d)
180
24.
Which part of a tire is used to disperse water that could cause hydroplaning?
a)
Groove
b)
Sipe
c)
Bead
d)
Belt
25.
Regarding wheel alignment, a vehicle will pull to the side having the:
a)
most positive camber.
b)
least positive camber
c)
most positive caster.
d)
least negative toe
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