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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
A disadvantage of a solid front axle on a vehicle is_________ .
the wheels cannot be turned
lack of ride quality
poor load capacity
all of these
Two technicians are discussing suspension bushings. Technician A says that replacing control arm bushings usually requires special tools. Technician B says using high-performance urethane bushings may cause excessive noise to be transferred to the passenger compartment. Which technician is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both Tech A and Tech B
Nether Tech A nor Tech B
What should the technician do when replacing stabilizer bar links?
The stabilizer bar should be removed from the vehicle before replacing the links
The links can be replaced individually, yet the manufacturer often recommends that the links at both ends and be replaced together
The stabilizer bar must be compressed using a special tool before removing or installing stabilizer bar links
Both b and c are correct
Unusual noise during a test-drive can be caused by___________ .
defective wheel bearings or stabilizer bar links
defective or worn control arm bushings or ball joints
worn or defective CV joints
all of the above
A vehicle is equipped with a SLA front suspension. What do the letters mean?
Single long arm
Side-lateral angle
short-long arm
solid link assembly
A noise and a pull toward one side during braking is a common symptom of a worn or defective_____________
shock absorber
Strut rod bushing
stabilizer bar link
track rod bushing
Two technicians are discussing non-indicator-type ball joint inspection. Technician A says that the vehicle should be on the ground with the ball joints loaded, then checked for freeplay. Technician B says that the ball joints should be unloaded before checking for freeplay. Which technician is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both Tech A and Tech B
Neither Tech A nor Tech B
Most manufacturers specify a maximum axial play for ball joints of about________ .
0.003 inch (0.076 mm)
0.010 inch (0.25 mm)
0.030 inch (0.76 mm)
0.050 inch (1.27 mm)
A light film of oil is observed on the upper area of a shock absorber. Technician A says that this condition should be considered normal. Technician B says that a rod seal may bleed fluid during cold weather, causing the oil film. Which technician is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both Tech A and Tech B
Neither Tech A nor Tech B
Before the strut insert can be removed from a typical MacPherson strut assembly, which operation is necessary to prevent possible personal injury?
The brake caliper and/or brake hose should be removed from the strut housing.
The coil spring should be compressed
The upper strut mounting bolts should be removed
The lower attaching bolts should be removed
