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State Inspection section 3 Steering and suspension

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Any modification has been made that affects normal functioning of the shock absorbers.

a)

Pass

b)

Fail

2.

What type of modification is not permissible in the front of a vehicle ?

a)

springs

b)

lift blocks

c)

coil over

d)

torsion bar

3.

Any modification has been made to the front end suspension which reduces turning radius.

a)

Pass

b)

Fail

4.

Any modification has been made to the suspension to cause the vehicle body or chassis to come in contact with the ground

a)

Pass

b)

Fail

5.

If a CV boot is missing the vehicle will.....

a)

Pass

b)

Fail

6.

If modifications cause wheels to come into contact with the body

a)

pass

b)

fail

7.

If a rack and pinion bellows is missing the vehicle will still pass inspection.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Power steering hoses are damp but fluid reservoir is full

a)

pass

b)

fail

9.

Power steering hoses are damp but fluid reservoir is empty

a)

pass

b)

fail

10.

If a vehicle has an obvious power steering leak the vehicle will...

a)

pass

b)

fail

11.

All thread is permissible for use as a U-bolt when manufacture parts are not available

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Steering wheels must be at least this diameter to pass VSI

a)

12 inches

b)

16 inches

c)

18 inches

d)

13 inches

13.

A spring is broken, sagging or misaligned, shackles are worn or loose, or if air bags are collapsed or the air suspension system leaks or is deflated.

a)

Pass

b)

Fail

14.

A MacPherson strut installed on a motor vehicle is broken, bent, loose or does not function properly.

a)

Pass

b)

Fail

15.

If a vehicles with a less than 17 inch wheel measured movement at top or bottom of tire is greater than.............inch it fails

a)

3/8

b)

1/4

c)

1/2

d)

1

16.

If a vehicles with a 18 inch wheel measured movement at top or bottom of tire is greater than.............inch it fails

a)

3/8

b)

1/4

c)

1/2

d)

1

17.

If a vehicles with an over 18 inch wheel measured movement at top or bottom of tire is greater than.............inch it fails

a)

3/8

b)

1/4

c)

1/2

d)

1

18.

If a strut is leaking but operates normally it will....

a)

pass

b)

fail

19.

Steering stops are not necessary to pass inspection

a)

True

b)

False

20.

For manual steering vehicles engine MUST be running to check specifications

a)

True

b)

False

21.

No steering wheel play is permissible for what type of vehicles?

a)

Ford and Chevy

b)

Volkswagon and Audi

c)

Toyota and Lexus

d)

Nissan and Infiniti

22.

Reject vehicle if steering wheel moves more than 2 inches with power steering

a)

True

b)

False

23.

When inspecting ball joints without wear indicators you should yield to the manufacturers specifications to determine pass or fail

a)

True

b)

False

24.

When inspecting a wear indicator joint you find the checking surface is flush or inside the cover you should

a)

Fail the vehicle

b)

pass the vehicle

25.

On Chrysler vehicles with wear indicator joints some movement of the grease fitting is acceptable

a)

True

b)

False

26.

On a power steering truck steering wheel with an 18 inch wheel permitted lash is less than

a)

2 1/4

b)

2 3/8

c)

2 1/2

d)

2 5/8

27.

On a power steering truck steering wheel with an 19 inch wheel permitted lash is less than

a)

2 1/4

b)

2 3/8

c)

2 1/2

d)

2 5/8

28.

On a power steering truck steering wheel with an 20 inch wheel permitted lash is less than

a)

2 1/4

b)

2 3/8

c)

2 1/2

d)

2 5/8

29.

On a power steering truck steering wheel with an 21 inch wheel permitted lash is less than

a)

2 1/4

b)

2 3/8

c)

2 1/2

d)

2 5/8

30.

On a power steering truck steering wheel with an 22 inch wheel permitted lash is less than

a)

2 1/4

b)

2 3/4

c)

2 1/2

d)

2 5/8

31.

If modifications to vehicle suspension do not affect shock absorber travel than the vehicle will....

a)

Pass

b)

Fail

32.

Lift blocks can be used on the front of the vehicle

a)

True

b)

False

33.

If vehicle wheels are visually out of line or bent the vehicle will....

a)

Pass

b)

Fail

34.

Defective or missing CV boots will cause the vehicle fail

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Power steering fluid that is visibly leaking or reservoir is low will cause vehicle to fail

a)

True

b)

False

36.

If power steering rack or components are damp the vehicle will....?

a)

Pass

b)

Fail

37.

A vehicle will not fail for a loose or frayed power steering belt

a)

True

b)

False

38.

All thread rod is approved material to use as a U bolt

a)

True

b)

False

39.

If vehicle measured movement at top or bottom of tire is greater than how much on a wheel less than 17 inches .....

a)

1/4 inch

b)

3/8 inch

c)

1/2 inch

40.

If vehicle measured movement at top or bottom of tire is greater than how much on a wheel l 17 to 18 inches .....

a)

1/4 inch

b)

3/8 inch

c)

1/2 inch

41.

If vehicle measured movement at top or bottom of tire is greater than how much on a wheel over 18 inches .....

a)

1/4 inch

b)

3/8 inch

c)

1/2 inch

42.

If vehicle is equipped with king pins the inspector must eliminate all wheel bearing movement by applying......

a)

vice grips

b)

floor jack

c)

service brake

43.

vehicles with excessively worn bearings or missing components will.....?

a)

Pass

b)

Fail

44.

If steering linkage play measured at front or rear of tire is greater than(..........) on a steering wheel 16 inches or less vehicle will fail

a)

1/4 inch

b)

3/8 inch

c)

1/2 inch

45.

If steering linkage play measured at front or rear of tire is greater than(..........) on a steering wheel 17 to 18 inches vehicle will fail

a)

1/4 inch

b)

3/8 inch

c)

1/2 inch

46.

If steering linkage play measured at front or rear of tire is greater than(..........) on a steering wheel over 18 inches vehicle will fail

a)

1/4 inch

b)

3/8 inch

c)

1/2 inch

47.

Loose or missing bolts in the steering box will not cause the vehicle to fail

a)

True

b)

False

48.

If a vehicle has a spring on top of the control arm you should lift the vehicle by the (.............) to check steering wheel play

a)

Body

b)

Control arm

c)

Frame

49.

If a vehicle has a spring in the middle of the control arm you should lift the vehicle by the (.............) to check steering wheel play

a)

Body

b)

Control arm

c)

Frame

50.

When checking for ball joint play what type of tool should the inspector use ?

a)

ruler

b)

dial indicator

c)

feeler gauge

51.

Frames that bare bent,damaged or welded are acceptable and will pass

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Trailers are requires to be equipped with an emergency chain or cable to pass

a)

True

b)

False

53.

In order to measure steering lash on a vehicle over 10k it must be on a lift

a)

True

b)

False

54.

Steering lash measured on a manual steering system over 10k must be (................) On a 16 inch or less steering wheel?

a)

2 inches

b)

2 1/4 inches

c)

2 3/8 inches

d)

2 1/2 inches

55.

Steering lash measured on a manual steering system over 10k must be (................) On a 18 inch steering wheel?

a)

2 inches

b)

2 1/4 inches

c)

2 3/8 inches

d)

2 1/2 inches

56.

Steering lash measured on a manual steering system over 10k must be (................) On a 19 inch steering wheel?

a)

2 inches

b)

2 1/4 inches

c)

2 3/8 inches

d)

2 1/2 inches

57.

Steering lash measured on a manual steering system over 10k must be (................) On a 20 inch steering wheel?

a)

2 inches

b)

2 1/4 inches

c)

2 3/8 inches

d)

2 1/2 inches

58.

ANY broken or misaligned leaf springs will cause the vehicle to fail

a)

True

b)

False

59.

If a motorcycle is equipped with an air bag than the system must function properly and have an operating indicator lamp

a)

True

b)

False

60.

If motorcycle handle bars are bent broken or loose than the motorcycle will fail inspection

a)

True

b)

False