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WorksheetsS&S PreTest 2023
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
"CV" in CV axle stands for:
Continuously Variable
Constant Velocity
Clockwise Velocity
Continuously Viscous
Crinkle Valance
Tech A says: After replacing a KingPin, the new pin should be greased from the top zerk fitting. Tech B says: After replacing a KingPin, the new pin should be greased from the bottom zerk fitting. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
In a power steering system, pressurized hydraulic fluid multiplies the output force of the ___ ____located inside a power piston
Worm Gear
Ball-Nut
Drag Link
Bearing-Nut
Torque Shaft
When no turning force is being applied by the driver, the hydraulic system only ______ and no assist is provided
Leaks out
Vents to the Atmosphere
Recirculates
Stalls
If the steered wheels receive a road shock, the shock forces are transmitted through the ____ ____ to the piston
Drivers Seat
Air Bags
Jounce Blocks
Sector Shaft
Tie Rod
The _____ ____ valve is designed to respond to the valve deflection
Rotary-Control
Torsion Flow
Power Piston
Pressure Relief
Hot Return
___ _____ steering systems have been used in automobiles for decades
Aluminum Frame
Rack and pinion
Tube Chassis
Worm Gear
King Pole
___ _____ can occur when a wheel hits a bump and the axle lifts or drops through an arc on the side
Jounce Flex
Bump Steer
Trap Bump
Twerk Steer
When talking about Rack and Pinion: Turning the steering wheel causes the pinion gear to move the ______ either to the left or right
Drag Link
Pitman Arm
Rack
Rod
Tech A says: Ackermann Angle does not apply to vehicles with rack and pinion steering. Tech b says: Ackermann Angle applies to any type of steering. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Tech A says: 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokees have disk brakes on both front and rear wheels. Tech B says: 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokees have 90 amp alternators. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Tech A and B
Neither A nor B
To enable an electrical connection between the rotating steering wheel and the stationary electrical wiring, a ____ ____ mechanism is used
Wire Harness
Rotor
Spring Junction
Clock Spring
Copper Spindle
____ ____ are used to sharply change steering column angles and are often used on cab-over-engine chassis where the steering gear is below the steering wheel
Miter Boxes
U joints
CV Joints
Bevel Gears
Swivels
Helical can be described as _____ shape.
Corkscrew
Tube
Cylindrical
Hollow
Cheetoe
GMs Quadra-Steer system has 3 steering modes:
Park
Drive
Reverse
Track
Off-Road
City
2x4
4x4
4x4x4
2-Wheel
4-Wheel
Parallel
2-Wheel
4-Wheel
Crab
Steering gears fall into one of two basic categories: manual or _____
Squeaky
Off-Road
Heavy
Power
The _____ _____ refers to the mechanical advantage produced by the steering gear
Ackermann Angle
Steering Ratio
Axle Offset
Buttery Feel
Steering gears use ______ ____ ____ To reduce friction on the worm gear
Recirculating Ball Bearings
Recycled Engine Oil
Recycled Axle Oil
Pumped-in Grease
Vertical Needle Bearings
The colloquial term for the Drag Link:
Rat Leg
Ram Rod
Dog Bone
Dog Leg
Roach Leg
The difference in steer angle between the inside and outside tire when in a turn.
Thrust Angle
Ackermann Angle
Draglink Angle
Ingram Angle
Caster Angle
Often used in steering components to accommodate a cotter pin:
Castle Nut
Tie Nut
Bearing Nut
Safety Nut
Chin Nut
A Zerk fitting is used on many steering components so this can be installed:
Peanut Butter
Anti Seize
A Cotter pin
Oil
Grease
When looking at the vehicle from the top, The front wheels are closer together in the front than the back. This is called:
Toe-In
Camber
Caster
Toe-Out
Hole Shot
A Positive Frame Angle:
Is when the front of the vehicle is higher than the rear
Is when the rear of the vehicle is higher than the front
Is when the front wheels are closer together than the rear
Is when the rear wheels are closer together than the front
Is when the frame has a good attitude
Positive Camber:
When the top of the wheels are out more than the bottom
When the bottom of the wheels are out more than the top
When the Kingpin Angle is more forward at the top than at the bottom
When the kingpin angle is more forward at the bottom than at the top.
When lowering suspension, what side affect is hard to avoid?
Looking Cooler Than Most
Negative Camber
Positive Camber
Toe-In
Toe-Out
To compensate for road gradient angle, what can be adjusted?
Caster
Camber
Toe
Tire pressure
Tire pressure
Tech A says: Heavy Duty trucks usually come from the factory with negative camber. Tech B says Heavy Duty trucks camber is not affected because they use I-Beam front axles. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
The tire has been run 15 miles on a flat: When refilling the tire.. what could possibly happen?
Loss of Valve Stem
Future Road Gator
Overheating
Zipper Rupture
Air Leak
The tool used when inflating a tire and the bead will not seat:
Cheetah
Tire Tiger
Tire Buddy
Tire Spoon
Sledge
Tech A says Hub piloted wheels are used on Semi Trucks. Tech B says Stud piloted wheels are used on Semi Trucks. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Tech A says Stud piloted wheels use Flange nuts. Tech B says Hub piloted wheels use Ball Seat nuts. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Morris Chestnut
On a 295/50 15 R Tire:
295 is the tread width
50 is the aspect ratio
R stands for Radial
All of the above
On a 305 / 40 22 R tire:
The tread is 12 inches wide.
The sidewall is 40 mm wide
22 is the overall tire height.
R stands for Radius
In a 305 / 50 22 R tire:
The sidewall is 6 inches wide
The 305 means its good for upto 305 mph
The sidewall is 90 mm wide
The overall diameter of the tire is 305 mm
Camber is:
When the wheels are closer together or farther apart at the front and rear of the wheels.
When the wheels are closer together or farther apart at the top and bottom.
A slight tilt from vertical of the axis of the steering mechanism.
When the truck frame is higher in the fron than in the rear.
Toe in/out is:
When the wheels are closer or farther apart at the front and rear of the wheels.
When the wheels are closer or farther apart at the top and bottom.
A slight tilt of the axis from vertical of the steering mechanism.
When the truck frame is higher in the front than in the rear.
What 2 tools are used to perform a Kingpin inclination check?
Multimeter, Prybar
Tiger Tool, Cheetah
Dial Indicator, Prybar
Micrometer, Lug Wrench
Inclinometer, Prybar
Most heavy duty trucks have:
I-Beam front suspension
Rack and Pinion steering
H-Beam front suspension
Coil springs
Most Heavy truck steering systems have:
Drag Link, Pitman Arm, Kingpins , Tie Rod
Drag Link, Transfer Case, Tie Rod, Pitman Arm
Kingpins, Tie Rod, Pitman Arm, CV Axles
Transfer Case, Tie Rod, Grease Traps, Pitman Arm
Grease Stains, Zip Ties, Boot Straps, Missing Bolts
