Worksheetssuspension
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 14mins
What component is pictured here?
Sway Bar Link
Sway Bar
Ball Joint
Tie Rod
What component is pictured here?
Sway Bar Link
Sway Bar
Ball Joint
Tie Rod
What type of suspension is pictured here?
SLA- Short Arm Long Arm
MacPherson Strut
Modified Strut
Multi-Link
What component is pictured here?
Shock
Strut
What component supports the weight of the vehicle?
Suspension
Shock Absorber
Spring
Sway Bar
Tech A says that jounce is when the suspension goes up toward the frame. Tech B says that rebound is when the suspension goes down away from the frame. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both Techs
Neither Tech
Tech A says the function of the shock is keep the vehicle's ride height level. Tech B says the shock prevents the vehicle from bouncing by limiting shock oscillations. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both Tech
Neither Tech
Which of these is not a function of the suspension system?
Prevent the tires from making contact with the road surface.
Prevent Body Roll or Sway
Allow for steering in the front wheels
Prevent Body Dive and Squat
This car has an excessive amount of?
Body Roll
Body Squat
Body Dive
Body Lift
This car is experiencing an excessive amount of?
Body Roll
Body Squat
Body Dive
Body Lift
What is the name of part (A)?
Coil Spring
Ball Joint
Control Arm
Shock Absorber
What is the name of part (C)?
Control Arm
Frame
Ball Joint
Tire
What is the name of part (E)?
Control Arm
Ball Joint
Control Arm Bushing
Frame
Is this an example of a dependent suspension system?
Yes
No
What type of spring is used on this suspension system?
Air
Coil
Leaf
Torsion
What type of spring is used on this vehicle?
Leaf
Coil
Torsion
Air
This vehicle is equipped with what type of suspension system?
Leaf
Air
Coil
Torsion
What type of suspension system is this?
McPherson
Short Arm Long Arm (SLA)
Solid Axle
Torsion Bar
With out a shock absorber the suspension would feel more?
Tight
Bouncy
Firm
Stable
What suspension system need to have an air compressor and tank in order to function properly?
Leaf
Air Spring
Torsion Bar
Coil
How many control arms are found on a McPherson Suspension System?
1
2
3
None
What is the name of the part that allows the leaf spring to pivot/extend?
Shackle
Leaf
Pivot
Extender
The automotive suspension system interacts very closely with the steering system.
True
False
________ are swivel connections mounted in the outer ends of the control arms.
Shock absorbers
Ball joints
Control joints
Coil springs
________ dampen spring oscillations by forcing oil through small holes in a piston.
Ball joints
Shock absorbers
Coil springs
Control arms
All of the following about the flexible joints often found in the steering linkage are true, EXCEPT:
they allow movement without looseness or play.
they can be disassembled, cleaned, and repacked with grease.
they are sometimes equipped with a grease fitting.
they are of ball-and-socket design.
Some shock absorbers:
use inert gas to aerate the hydraulic fluid to provide more cushioning.
use pressurized nitrogen gas to reduce aeration of the hydraulic fluid.
use argon gas to cool the fluid.
use hydrogen gas to provide cushioning.
Tech A says that loose ball joints can cause the vehicle to wander. Tech B says that loose control arm bushings can affect alignment angles. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
When doing a simple check of shocks, a technician should:
push the car forward
bounce the car
hit speed bumps going fast
puch the car backward
This is also known as a MacPherson type component:
Strut
Shock
Leaf spring
coil spring
true of false : A technician should always replace struts in pairs?
True
False
A _______________ has a large amount of energy when it is compressed. So much care should be taken during disassembly.
insulator
coil spring
shock
control arm
What does this tool do?
Stretch a coil spring
Remove a Leaf Spring
Expand a wishbone
Compress a coil spring
