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Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 28mins
What Type of Shock absorber consists of a spring, a mount and a Shock in a single assembly
Wishbone set up
Independent suspension
Torsion suspension
Macpherson Strut
What type of Suspension uses an upper and lower control arm to provide alignment and steering?
Wishbone suspension
Macpherson Strut
Independent
Linkage
A Shock absorber contains a _______charge to prevent aeration of oil.
Positive
Fluid
Gas
Solid
A suspension system element sometimes used to prevent side-to-side axle movement when cornering is called a(n)____
Track Rod
Stabilizer Bar
Control arm
Shock mount
3. Which of the following suspension elements functions by twisting?
Coil Spring
Torsion Bar
Leaf Spring
Twisty springy
To keep the care body from rolling or leaning excessively in turns or corners, a _____ is used.
Track Bar
Sway Bar
Torsion bar
ball joint
. “Curb” height of a car is the distance from the ____.
Curb to the Hood Line
Curb to the top of the tires
Curb to a specified location provided by the manufacturer
Curb to the top of the wheel wells
Technician A says that worn control arm bushings can be responsible for steering problems and tire wear. Technician B says that worn control arm bushings primarily cause a rough ride. Who is right?
Tech A
Tech B
Both
Neither
Tires, wheels, and axle housings make up the major portion of a vehicle’s unsprung weight.
True
False
In a shock-absorber bounce test, the vehicle should stop rebounding after one or two up-and-down movements if shock absorbers are good
True
False
What Tool is used to separate a worn ball Joint from a steering knuckle?
Ball peen Hammer
Pickle Fork
Knuckle spoon
Snap Ring pliers
What Device is used to Measure play in a Worn Ball Joint?
Vernier Caliper
Dial Indicator
Micrometer
Ruler
A Customer Complains that their vehicle is making a "Boing" sound when turning side to side.
Tech A Says its a bad ball Joint. Tech B Says its the sign of a bad Strut mount. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both
Neither
A disadvantage of solid axles is
one side affects the other
. the wheel doesn’t stay straight as it moves up and down
harsh ride
d. all of the above
A Type of spring that can be adjusted is
A Leaf Spring
A Coil Spring
A Torsion bar
None of the above
When checking the lower ball joint in a SLA suspension system with the spring between the two control arms, you should ______ to unload the ball joints.
place the jack under the body
place the jack on top of the spring
. place the jack under the lower control arm
none of the above
Shock absorbers:
Control Spring oscillations
Control Ride Height
Control Acceleration
Should never be Changed
When Replacing Rear Shock absorbers you should
Replace the worn one
Replace the springs
Replace Both sides
Replace the Links
Provides spindle or bearing support for mounting wheel hub and wheel assembly
Ball Joint
Backing Plate
Rotors
Knuckle
Sleeve that allows control arm to pivot up and down
Control Arm Bushing
Ball Joint Seal
Subframe
Shock absorber
What Type of suspension system is this?
SLA Suspension
Shock and Spring
Front Camber
MacPherson
How Much play is allowable in a ball joint?
0.001"
0.003"
0.1"
Check Manufacturer spec
Which angle does the picture represent?
Positive camber
Negative camber
Which angle does the picture represent?
Toe out
Toe in
Which angle does the picture represent?
Negative caster
Positive caster
Excessive negative camber will cause the tires to
Wear rapidly on the inner edges
Wear rapidly on the outer edges
Cause a feathered edge
Will give the vehicle better straight ahead stability
Which statement is true about springs?
Torsion bars are often adjustable to control ride height
Leaf springs use a center bolt
Spring can sag resulting in lower ride height
All of the above
This tire wear pattern is most likely from?
Worn shock absorber
Under inflation
Poor alignment
Over inflation
This type tire wear is from?
Driving to fast
Underinflation
Poor shock absorbers
Over inflation
What do you call this type of suspension
Mc Pherson
Multi-Link
Double wishbone
Steering
A failed leaf spring will :
be bent
be cracked
sag
all of the above
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
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
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
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
