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WorksheetsSteering and Suspension 1
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Technician A says that observing tire wear patterns can assist in identifying problems in the steering system. Technician B says that observing tire wear patterns can also assist in identifying problems in the suspension system. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both Technician A and Technician B
Neither Technician A nor Technician B
The purpose for a drop center in the wheel is to allow for:
better heat dissipation.
the exact size.
tire mounting and dismounting.
cooler looking wheels.
A customer has a P235/45ZR17 tire. What does the P stand for?
Parallel
Passenger
Protection
Popular
A customer has a 265/75R16 sized tire. What does 265 represent?
Aspect ratio
Width of the tire in centimeters
Width of the tire in milimeters
Speed rating
A customer has a 265/75R16 sized tire. What does the 75 represent?
The aspect ratio
Height of the sidewall in millimeters
Width of the tire in centimeters
Mileage rating
A customer has a 265/75R16 sized tire. What does the R represent?
Rim size
Radial tire
Radius of the tire
Directional Rotation
Tire aspect ratio is being discussed. Technician A states a tire's sidewall height (from rim to tread) is a percentage of the section width of the tire. Technician B states the higher the number, the taller the sidewall; the lower the number, the lower the sidewall. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both technicians
Neither technician
A customer has a 265/75R16 sized tire. What does the 16 represent?
The tire or wheel diameter
Radius of the tire
Speed rating of the tire
Aspect ratio
Technician A says run-flat tires may be driven indefinitely at zero inflation pressure. Technician B says run-flat tires generally have sidewall reinforcements. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both Technician A and Technician B
Neither Technician A nor Technician B
Technician A says some tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) have a sensor mounted in each wheel rim. Technician B says some tire pressure monitoring systems use the wheel speed sensors in the ABS system to detect tire pressure. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both Technician A and Technician B
Neither Technician A nor Technician B
All of the following are true, EXCEPT
passenger car tires are usually filled with a special gas so they are lighter.
passenger car tires are designed to help absorb shock from road surfaces.
tread, plies, and sidewalls are parts of passenger car tires.
the inner liner and the bead are parts of passenger car tires.
All of the following are correct about space-saver spare tires, EXCEPT:
they can be run up to 500 miles before the regular tire is fixed and installed.
they can be run at speeds up to 50 mph maximum.
they may come with a charged canister for inflation.
due to their small size, they may have inflation pressures much higher than normal tires
Manufacturers recommend that tires are rotated at:
every oil change.
every 1,000 miles.
every transmission service.
every 20,000 miles.
Tires can be balanced by the __________ method.
static
dynamic
road force
All of the answers listed
All of the following statements about wheel balancing are true, EXCEPT:
tire/wheel imbalance can cause poor fuel economy.
tire/wheel imbalance can cause vehicle vibration and a rough, uncomfortable ride.
tire/wheel imbalance can cause excessive and uneven tire wear.
tire/wheel imbalance can cause excessive steering and suspension system part wear.
On a parallelogram system, the ___________ connects the tie-rod to the tie-rod end.
pitman arm
idler arm
center link
adjustment sleeve
A tie-rod on each side of the vehicle connects each ______________ to the center link or rack-and-pinion box
control arm
wheel assembly/steering knuckle
idler arm
pitman arm
______________ is the undesired condition produced when, upon hitting a bump, the vehicle darts to one side as the steering linkage is pushed and pulled as a result of the travel of the suspension.
Bump steer
Road bump
Road crown
Beam steer
On a parallelogram or 4WD system, the ______________ keeps the steering wheel from shaking when the driver hits a pot hole or other road irregularity.
steering shock
steering angle sensor
steering boot
steering damper
The parallelogram steering system gets its name because:
the center link and the idler arm run parallel to each other.
the pitman arm and the axle always run parallel to each other.
the wheels run parallel to each other
the pitman and idler arms run parallel to each other.
The Ackerman principle requires:
the left front tire to turn sharper than the right front tire during a right turn.
the left front tire to turn sharper than the right front tire during a left turn.
Technician A says that some vehicles have the ignition switch in the steering column. Technician B says that some vehicles have an ignition push button in the dash. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both Technician A and Technician B
Neither Technician A nor Technician B
Technician A says that steering boxes can be either manual or power assisted. Technician B says that there are two main types of steering boxes: rack-and-pinion gear and worm gear. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both Technician A and Technician B
Neither Technician A nor Technician B
Technician A says that the worm gear transmits more road shock. Technician B says that the rack-and-pinion gives greater road feel. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both Technician A and Technician B
Neither Technician A nor Technician B
Reduction ratio is measured in:
millimeters.
inches.
feet.
degrees.
Two technicians are discussing rack and pinion steering systems. Technician A says that the rack is directly connected to the upper and lower ball joints. Technician B says that the rack is directly connected to the tie-rod assemblies. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both Technician A and Technician B
Neither Technician A nor Technician B
The EPS steering sensor is located on the ___________, where it is bolted to the gearbox housing.
reservoir
output shaft
input shaft
power unit
Technician A says there are four primary types of electric power assist steering systems: column assist, pinion-assist, rack assist, and direct drive type. Technician B says that all of these systems are only active when the ABS or SRS systems detect and accident. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both Technician A and Technician B
Neither Technician A nor Technician B
All of the following are common types of power steering systems, EXCEPT:
hydraulically assisted power steering.
electrically powered hydraulic steering.
fully electric power steering.
electrically powered pneumatic steering.
All hydraulic power steering pumps have a(n) _____________ to vary fluid flow and power steering pressures.
torsion bar
idle valve
control valve
sector shaft
