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Heavy duty suspensions

Total questions: 69

Worksheet time: 1hrs 26mins

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Class
Date
1.

Equalizing Beam Suspension System-Leaf Spring-Type. What is part "A".

a)

Torque rod frame bracket

b)

Rear spring hanger

c)

Additional spring hanger

d)

Cross tube

e)

Equalizer beam

2.

Equalizing Beam Suspension System-Leaf Spring-Type. What is part "B".

a)

Torque rod frame bracket

b)

Rear spring hanger

c)

Additional spring hanger

d)

Cross tube

e)

Equalizer beam

3.

Equalizing Beam Suspension System-Leaf Spring-Type. What is part "C".

a)

Torque rod frame bracket

b)

Rear spring hanger

c)

Additional spring hanger

d)

Cross tube

e)

Equalizer beam

4.

Equalizing Beam Suspension System-Leaf Spring-Type. What is part "D".

a)

Torque rod frame bracket

b)

Rear spring hanger

c)

Additional spring hanger

d)

Cross tube

e)

Equalizer beam

5.

Equalizing Beam Suspension System-Leaf Spring-Type. What is part "E".

a)

Torque rod frame bracket

b)

Rear spring hanger

c)

Additional spring hanger

d)

Cross tube

e)

Equalizer beam

6.

Equalizing Beam Suspension System-Leaf Spring-Type. What is part "F".

a)

Rubber center bushing

b)

Saddle assembly

c)

Leaf spring

d)

Front spring hanger

e)

Rubber bushed torque rod

7.

Equalizing Beam Suspension System-Leaf Spring-Type. What is part "g".

a)

Rubber center bushing

b)

Saddle assembly

c)

Leaf spring

d)

Front spring hanger

e)

Rubber bushed torque rod

8.

Equalizing Beam Suspension System-Leaf Spring-Type. What is part "h".

a)

Rubber center bushing

b)

Saddle assembly

c)

Leaf spring

d)

Front spring hanger

e)

Rubber bushed torque rod

9.

Equalizing Beam Suspension System-Leaf Spring-Type. What is part "I".

a)

Rubber center bushing

b)

Saddle assembly

c)

Leaf spring

d)

Front spring hanger

e)

Rubber bushed torque rod

10.

Equalizing Beam Suspension System-Leaf Spring-Type. What is part "J".

a)

Rubber center bushing

b)

Saddle assembly

c)

Leaf spring

d)

Front spring hanger

e)

Rubber bushed torque rod

11.
Name this component
a)
Ball joint
b)
tie rod end
c)
control arm 
d)
socket
12.
Name this component
a)
radius arm
b)
control arm
c)
strut
d)
steering rack
13.
Name this component
a)
u bolt
b)
leaf spring
c)
sway bar
14.
Name this component 
a)
Strut
b)
shock
c)
coil spring 
15.
Name this component
a)
control arm
b)
sway bar 
c)
steering knuckle 
16.
Which angle does not affect tire wear?
a)
caster
b)
camber 
c)
toe
17.
Technician A says a vehicle will pull to the side with the most positive camber. Technician B says that too much negative camber will result in excessive wear on the inside tread of the tire. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
18.
Two technicians are discussing inner and outer tie rods. Technician A says to turn the outer tie rod end to adjust the toe. Technician B says loose inner tie rod ends will cause a tire to feather. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
19.
On cold mornings, the warning lamp on a vehicle with a TPMS tire pressure monitoring system stays illuminated for several minutes before it goes out. Which of these is MOST likely the cause of this condition.
a)
Clogged TPMS sensor.
b)
Worn tread on one of the tires.
c)
TPMS initialization.
d)
Low tire pressure.
20.
Two technicians are performing a power steering pressure test. Technician A says a restriction in the high pressure line results in higher than normal test results. Technician B says if the pressure increases when the shutoff valve is closed, there's a problem with the power steering pump. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
21.
A vehicle with a ribbed serpentine belt makes a chirping noise when starting. Technician A says to check the belt with a belt wear gauge. Technician B says proper belt deflection is 1/2 inch per foot of belt span. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
22.
Two technicians are discussing the toe setting of a front wheel drive vehicle with four wheel independent suspension. The right rear wheel is 1.5 degrees toe-in from specifications. Technician A says to set the front toe on this vehicle before correcting the rear. Technician B says the right rear wheels toe setting is 1.5 degrees positive (+). Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
23.
A vehicle with a power rack and pinion steering system is binding during turns. Which of the following is LEAST likely to cause this condition.
a)
Strut mount bearing.
b)
Worn rack bushings.
c)
Worn rack and pinion gear.
d)
Lower ball joint.
24.
After installing a power steering gear, the vehicle's air bag light is illuminated. Technician A says the vehicle's wheel alignment needs to be adjusted to repair this light. Technician B says the clockspring has been damaged. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
25.
A vehicle pulls to the right and makes a clunking sound when the brakes are applied. During an alignment check the technician notices excessive negative caster on the right front wheel. Technician A says this is most likely caused by a seized brake caliper. Technician B says this is most likely caused by worn or missing strut rod bushings. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
26.
During the visual inspection of a light truck, the technician notices the left rear leaf spring has a broken center bolt. Technician A says this will affect the vehicle's thrust angle. Technician B says an incorrect thrust angle will affect the centering of the steering wheel. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
27.
What component is number 1?
a)
Rim
b)
Wheelbearing
c)
Spindle
d)
Axle
28.
What component is number 2?
a)
Rim
b)
Wheelbearing
c)
Knuckle
d)
Axle
29.
What component is number 3?
a)
Torsion Bar
b)
Steering Bracket
c)
Caliper
d)
Strut
30.
What component is number 4?
a)
Coil Spring
b)
Strut Cover
c)
Leaf Spring
d)
Axle dampener
31.
What component is number 5?
a)
Coil Spring
b)
Strut Dust Bellow or boot
c)
Tie rod
d)
Pitman Arm
32.
What component is number 6?
a)
Baffle
b)
Strut Cover
c)
Upper strut mount
d)
Nut
33.
What component is number 9?
a)
K member
b)
Torsion Bar
c)
Axle Support
d)
Lower Control Arm
34.
What component is number 10?
a)
Ball joint
b)
Lower control arm bushing
c)
Arm bearing
d)
Flex seal
35.
What component is number 11?
a)
Strut Brace
b)
Brake Rod
c)
Subframe
d)
Stabilizer Bar
36.
What component is number 13?
a)
Stabilizer bar bushing
b)
Axle nut
c)
Tie rod
d)
Pitman Arm
37.
Name this component 
a)
lock nut
b)
castle nut
c)
acorn nut 
38.
Name this component
a)
hitch pin
b)
cotter pin 
c)
anchor pin 
39.
Name this component 
a)
sway bar
b)
bushing 
c)
tie rod 
40.
Name this component 
a)
Tie rod end 
b)
inner tie rod 
c)
hammer
41.
The rear tires on a vehicle with independent rear suspension are worn on the inside tread. Which of the following is MOST likely the cause of this condition?
a)
The toe.
b)
Underinflated tires.
c)
The caster.
d)
None of the above.
42.
A front wheel drive vehicle is pulling to the left. Loose engine cradle bolts are noticed during the initial inspection. Technician A says loose engine cradle bolts will cause a vibration, but have no affect on the vehicle's steering system. Technician B says if the engine cradle is not centered before fastening the bolts, the wheel alignment angles will be affected. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
43.
Two technicians are discussing an electronic air suspension system. Technician A says the suspension switch must be turned off before lifting the vehicle. Technician B says to use soapy water to visually inspect this system for leaks. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
44.
Loose tie rods are discovered during the initial inspection of a vehicle's steering linkage. Technician A says loose tie rods will cause a clunking or popping noise while turning. Technician B says loose tie rods will result in constant steering correction and vehicle wander. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
45.
Technician A says a directional tire must be kept on the same side of the vehicle during a tire rotation. Technician B says tire inflation pressure is considered cold as long as the vehicle has been driven less than ten miles. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
46.
Technician A says two different size tires on the rear of a vehicle will illuminate the amber ABS light. Technician B says the 60 in P225/60R16 89H indicates the tire's section width. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
47.
A vehicle's right front wheel is making a growling noise that increases with vehicle speed. All of these will result in this condition EXCEPT:
a)
Excessive caster.
b)
Cupped tire tread.
c)
Worn struts
d)
Worn wheel bearing.
48.
Technician A says the vehicle in the chart above is within specifications. Technician B says the vehicle's front toe is out of specifications. Tire wear will result from this condition. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
49.
After replacing a tapered ball joint the technician loosens the castle nut just enough to install the cotter pin. Technician A says this procedure keeps the ball joint from binding. Technician B says a binding ball joint will result in memory steer. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
50.
Technician A says that loose power steering rack bushings result in vehicle wander. Technician B says worn rack bushings cause changes in toe. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
51.
There is noticeable wear on the left front tire of a rear wheel drive vehicle. The technician suspects the camber angle is out of specification. All these characteristics of camber are true EXCEPT:
a)
Negative camber causes wear on the tires inside tread.
b)
An out of specification camber angle will result in a steering pull condition.
c)
The vehicle will pull to the side with the most positive camber.
d)
Camber is not included in the included angle.
52.
Technician A says a vehicle with torsion bar suspension can be adjusted to repair ride height. Technician B says on some vehicles, torsion bars are used in place of coil springs. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
53.
A vehicle feels bouncy and is oscillating at highway speeds. The vehicle's shock absorbers may be faulty. Technician A says it is acceptable for a slight film to appear on the shock absorber's shaft. Technician B says a small drip of oil appearing from the shock absorber's chamber is acceptable. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
54.
Two technicians are discussing excessive wear on the inside tread of a tire. Technician A says an out of specification caster angle will cause this type of wear. Technician B says an out of specification camber angle will cause this type of wear. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
55.
The vehicle in the alignment chart pulls to the right. Technician A says this is because a vehicle will pull to the side with the most camber. Technician B says this is because the vehicle's caster angle is out of specifications. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
56.
A technician is unable to balance a tire and has added weights in several places around the rim. Technician A says to continue adding weights up to 10 ounces. Technician B says to dismount the tire from the rim and inspect the inside for liquid or debris. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
57.
The LEAST likely to result in memory steer is a binding:
a)
Ball joint.
b)
Steering gear.
c)
Upper strut mount.
d)
Wheel bearing.
58.
Technician A says SAI or Steering Angle Inclination is adjusted by changing the caster angle. Technician B says camber adjustments are included in the Included Angle. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
59.
A front wheel drive vehicle with a rack and pinion power steering system is being diagnosed. During the test drive, the technician notices the steering is binding in one spot, only while turning right. Which of these is the MOST likely cause of this condition?
a)
The rack and pinion gear.
b)
The universal joint coupling.
c)
Loose tie rods.
d)
The steering knuckle.
60.
Two technicians are discussing a recirculating ball steering gear. Technician A says to measure worm bearing preload with a foot pound torque wrench. Technician B says an under adjusted sector shaft will result in excessive steering wheel free play. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
61.
A vehicle with variable assist steering feels loose only at highway speeds. Technician A says to inspect VSS vehicle speed sensor operation. Technician B says this is caused by reduced pressure to the steering gear. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
62.

What is the part labeled "a"?

a)

Upper control arm

b)

Upper ball joint

c)

steering knuckle

d)

strut fork

63.

What is the part labeled "b"?

a)

Upper control arm

b)

Upper ball joint

c)

steering knuckle

d)

strut fork

64.

What is the part labeled "c"?

a)

Upper control arm

b)

Upper ball joint

c)

steering knuckle

d)

strut fork

65.

What is the part labeled "d"?

a)

Upper control arm

b)

Upper ball joint

c)

steering knuckle

d)

strut fork

66.

What is the part labeled "e"?

a)

lower ball joint

b)

strut rod

c)

lower control arm

d)

stabilizer bar

67.

What is the part labeled "f"?

a)

lower ball joint

b)

strut rod

c)

lower control arm

d)

stabilizer bar

68.

What is the part labeled "g"?

a)

lower ball joint

b)

strut rod

c)

lower control arm

d)

stabilizer bar

69.

What is the part labeled "h"?

a)

lower ball joint

b)

strut rod

c)

lower control arm

d)

stabilizer bar