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WorksheetsState Inspection section 3 Steering and suspension
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
Any modification has been made that affects normal functioning of the shock absorbers.
Pass
Fail
What type of modification is not permissible in the front of a vehicle ?
springs
lift blocks
coil over
torsion bar
Any modification has been made to the front end suspension which reduces turning radius.
Pass
Fail
Any modification has been made to the suspension to cause the vehicle body or chassis to come in contact with the ground
Pass
Fail
If a CV boot is missing the vehicle will.....
Pass
Fail
If modifications cause wheels to come into contact with the body
pass
fail
If a rack and pinion bellows is missing the vehicle will still pass inspection.
True
False
Power steering hoses are damp but fluid reservoir is full
pass
fail
Power steering hoses are damp but fluid reservoir is empty
pass
fail
If a vehicle has an obvious power steering leak the vehicle will...
pass
fail
All thread is permissible for use as a U-bolt when manufacture parts are not available
True
False
Steering wheels must be at least this diameter to pass VSI
12 inches
16 inches
18 inches
13 inches
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.
Pass
Fail
A MacPherson strut installed on a motor vehicle is broken, bent, loose or does not function properly.
Pass
Fail
If a vehicles with a less than 17 inch wheel measured movement at top or bottom of tire is greater than.............inch it fails
3/8
1/4
1/2
1
If a vehicles with a 18 inch wheel measured movement at top or bottom of tire is greater than.............inch it fails
3/8
1/4
1/2
1
If a vehicles with an over 18 inch wheel measured movement at top or bottom of tire is greater than.............inch it fails
3/8
1/4
1/2
1
If a strut is leaking but operates normally it will....
pass
fail
Steering stops are not necessary to pass inspection
True
False
For manual steering vehicles engine MUST be running to check specifications
True
False
No steering wheel play is permissible for what type of vehicles?
Ford and Chevy
Volkswagon and Audi
Toyota and Lexus
Nissan and Infiniti
Reject vehicle if steering wheel moves more than 2 inches with power steering
True
False
When inspecting ball joints without wear indicators you should yield to the manufacturers specifications to determine pass or fail
True
False
When inspecting a wear indicator joint you find the checking surface is flush or inside the cover you should
Fail the vehicle
pass the vehicle
On Chrysler vehicles with wear indicator joints some movement of the grease fitting is acceptable
True
False
On a power steering truck steering wheel with an 18 inch wheel permitted lash is less than
2 1/4
2 3/8
2 1/2
2 5/8
On a power steering truck steering wheel with an 19 inch wheel permitted lash is less than
2 1/4
2 3/8
2 1/2
2 5/8
On a power steering truck steering wheel with an 20 inch wheel permitted lash is less than
2 1/4
2 3/8
2 1/2
2 5/8
On a power steering truck steering wheel with an 21 inch wheel permitted lash is less than
2 1/4
2 3/8
2 1/2
2 5/8
On a power steering truck steering wheel with an 22 inch wheel permitted lash is less than
2 1/4
2 3/4
2 1/2
2 5/8
If modifications to vehicle suspension do not affect shock absorber travel than the vehicle will....
Pass
Fail
Lift blocks can be used on the front of the vehicle
True
False
If vehicle wheels are visually out of line or bent the vehicle will....
Pass
Fail
Defective or missing CV boots will cause the vehicle fail
True
False
Power steering fluid that is visibly leaking or reservoir is low will cause vehicle to fail
True
False
If power steering rack or components are damp the vehicle will....?
Pass
Fail
A vehicle will not fail for a loose or frayed power steering belt
True
False
All thread rod is approved material to use as a U bolt
True
False
If vehicle measured movement at top or bottom of tire is greater than how much on a wheel less than 17 inches .....
1/4 inch
3/8 inch
1/2 inch
If vehicle measured movement at top or bottom of tire is greater than how much on a wheel l 17 to 18 inches .....
1/4 inch
3/8 inch
1/2 inch
If vehicle measured movement at top or bottom of tire is greater than how much on a wheel over 18 inches .....
1/4 inch
3/8 inch
1/2 inch
If vehicle is equipped with king pins the inspector must eliminate all wheel bearing movement by applying......
vice grips
floor jack
service brake
vehicles with excessively worn bearings or missing components will.....?
Pass
Fail
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
1/4 inch
3/8 inch
1/2 inch
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
1/4 inch
3/8 inch
1/2 inch
If steering linkage play measured at front or rear of tire is greater than(..........) on a steering wheel over 18 inches vehicle will fail
1/4 inch
3/8 inch
1/2 inch
Loose or missing bolts in the steering box will not cause the vehicle to fail
True
False
If a vehicle has a spring on top of the control arm you should lift the vehicle by the (.............) to check steering wheel play
Body
Control arm
Frame
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
Body
Control arm
Frame
When checking for ball joint play what type of tool should the inspector use ?
ruler
dial indicator
feeler gauge
Frames that bare bent,damaged or welded are acceptable and will pass
True
False
Trailers are requires to be equipped with an emergency chain or cable to pass
True
False
In order to measure steering lash on a vehicle over 10k it must be on a lift
True
False
Steering lash measured on a manual steering system over 10k must be (................) On a 16 inch or less steering wheel?
2 inches
2 1/4 inches
2 3/8 inches
2 1/2 inches
Steering lash measured on a manual steering system over 10k must be (................) On a 18 inch steering wheel?
2 inches
2 1/4 inches
2 3/8 inches
2 1/2 inches
Steering lash measured on a manual steering system over 10k must be (................) On a 19 inch steering wheel?
2 inches
2 1/4 inches
2 3/8 inches
2 1/2 inches
Steering lash measured on a manual steering system over 10k must be (................) On a 20 inch steering wheel?
2 inches
2 1/4 inches
2 3/8 inches
2 1/2 inches
ANY broken or misaligned leaf springs will cause the vehicle to fail
True
False
If a motorcycle is equipped with an air bag than the system must function properly and have an operating indicator lamp
True
False
If motorcycle handle bars are bent broken or loose than the motorcycle will fail inspection
True
False
