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Steering and suspension final

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 5hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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)

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b)
Worn tread on one of the tires.
c)
TPMS initialization.
d)
Low tire pressure.
2.
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)

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b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
3.
A vehicle has excessive body sway while cornering. Which of the following is MOST likely causing this condition.
a)
A binding ball joint.
b)

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c)
Worn control arm bushings.
d)
Worn stabilizer bar bushings.
4.

Identify this part:

a)

Steering Shaft

b)

Rack and Pinion

c)

Gear Box

d)

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5.

Identify this part:

a)

Outter Tie Rod

b)

Inner Tie Rod

c)

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d)

Steering Shaft

6.

Identify this part:

a)

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b)

Steering Shaft

c)

Outter Tie Rod

d)

Inner Tie Rod

7.

Identify this part:

a)

Tie Rod

b)

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c)

Ball Joint

d)

Socket

8.

Identify this part:

a)

Gear Box

b)

Rack and Pinion

c)

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d)

Transmission

9.

Identify this part:

a)

Control Arm

b)

Tie Rod

c)

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d)

Steering Knuckle

10.

Identify this part:

a)

McPherson Strut

b)

Coil Spring

c)

Shock

d)

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11.

Identify the part that is red:

a)

Leaf Spring

b)

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c)

Torsion Bar

d)

Torsion Key

12.

Identify this part:

a)

Leaf Spring

b)

Sway Bar

c)

Torion Bar

d)

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13.

Identify this part:

a)

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b)

Strut

c)

Shock

d)

Sway Bar Link

14.

What is the part of the tire called that the arrow is pointing at?

a)

Seal

b)

Bead

c)

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d)

Tread

15.

Identify this part:

a)

Tire pressure sensor

b)

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c)

Valve stem

d)

Valve core

16.

Identify this tool:

a)

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b)

Torque Stick

c)

Inner Tie Rod Tool

d)

Flashlight

17.

Identify this tool:

a)

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b)

Steering Wheel Puller

c)

Idler Arm

d)

Pitman Arm

18.

What causes ths type of tire wear?

a)

Underinflation

b)

Overinflation

c)

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d)

Camber

19.

What do you call this type of suspension

a)

Mc Pherson

b)

Multi-Link

c)

Double wishbone

d)

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20.

What is this type of steering?

a)

Rack and Pinion

b)

Recirculating Ball

c)

Power

d)

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21.
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)

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b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
22.
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)

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c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
23.
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)

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d)
Neither Technician A nor B
24.
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)

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d)
Neither Technician A nor B
25.
Which angle does not affect tire wear?
a)
caster
b)
camber 
c)
toe
26.
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)

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b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
27.
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)

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d)
Neither Technician A nor B
28.
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)

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b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
29.
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)

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b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
30.
What component is number 10?
a)
Ball joint
b)
Lower control arm bushing
c)
Arm bearing
d)

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31.

What does the torque sensor in the EPS system detect?

a)

The position of the steering wheel

b)

The amount of torque applied to the steering wheel

c)

The temperature of the engine

d)

The speed of the vehicle

32.

Which component reduces body roll when cornering by connecting left and right wheels?

a)

Sway Bar

b)

Tie Rods

c)

Knuckle

33.

What does Variable Assist do in an electric steering system?

a)

Adjusts the level of steering help depending on speed

b)

Measures the force on the steering wheel

c)

Returns the wheel to center

d)

Converts motion into linear movement

34.

Where is the idler arm mounted in a vehicle?

a)

On the steering wheel

b)

On the frame or body to support the opposite end of the center link

c)

On the steering column

d)

On the wheel assembly

35.

The steering box converts the rotary motion of the steering wheel into:

a)

reciprocating motion.

b)

angular motion.

c)

lateral motion

d)

tangential motion.

36.
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
37.

The second number in the tire size (50) is the:

a)

Aspect Ratio

b)

Diameter

c)

Section Witdth

d)

Temperature Rating

38.
P205/65R16
205 stands for...
a)
length
b)
height of the sidewall
c)
section width
d)
diameter
39.

Which angle does the picture represent?

a)

Positive camber

b)

Negative camber

40.

Which angle does the picture represent?

a)

Toe out

b)

Toe in