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WorksheetsAUT-104 final exam
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
The ________ is a rotating gear that meshes with the rack.
Side gear
Front gear
Ring gear
Pinion gear
Today’s newer, lightweight vehicles are less sensitive than ever to minor tire or wheel issues.
True
False
Tires on many vehicles are inflated to about ________ pounds per square inch (psi).
16
24
32
40
Which of the following speed rating designations is rated for speeds above 149 mph (240 kph)?
V
Z
Y
W
The Ackermann principle is:
when the steering wheel automatically returns to center
where the inside wheels are able to turn at a different radius than the outside wheels
the offset of the front wheels
the difference in the ride height from front to rear
All of the following problems or conditions may be caused by improper wheel balance, EXCEPT:
uncomfortable vibration
uneven tire wear
premature wear of brake pads
premature wear of suspension components
If the TPMS warning light indicates a system fault, connect an appropriate scan tool to the system and read any ________.
ECRs
MILs
DTCs
EGRs
Wheel and tire assembly runout is a condition defined by all of the following, EXCEPT:
side-to-side variation
up-and-down variation
felt as a vibration, worsening with vehicle speed
felt as a vibration, worsening with engine speed
The height of the center of gravity is determined by the ______ of the center of the mass above the road surface.
Height
Depth
Width
Length
Feedback
Tech A says that using a tire plug to repair a hole in a tire is the best and fastest way to fix a tire. Tech B says that using a tire plug patch is the only approved method of repairing a tire in many states. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Which of the following can be forged as one piece, and can be referred to as a steering knuckle?
Steering arm
Stub axle knuckle
Stub-axle carrier
All of the answers listed
There are three types of power steering, including all of the following EXCEPT:
hydraulically assisted power steering
dual-hybrid power steering
fully electric power steering
electrically powered hydraulic steering
Tech A says that electric power steering systems are much heavier than hydraulic pumps. Tech B says that hydraulic pumps are more compact than electric pumps. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both Techs A and B
Neither Tech A nor B
Tires and wheels must be balanced statically and dynamically.
True
False
________ is most commonly a result of the tires set with excessive toe-in or toe-out.
Groove
Friction
Feathering
Balding
Tools and equipment used on the mechanical portion of the steering system include all of the following EXCEPT:
scan tool
dial indicator
tie-rod puller
pickle fork
All manufacturers build the filter into the reservoir such that the reservoir and filter are one unit and changed together.
True
False
In ________ offset wheels, the hub mounting surface is toward the brake side or back of the wheel's centerline.
Positive
Negative
Zero
Initial
Dispose of discarded fluid properly in accordance with the relevant ______ and government legislation.
EPA
DOMA
FEMA
CDC
Tech A says that worn tie-rod ends can cause a steering wandering complaint. Tech B says that a hard steering complaint could be caused by a worn power steering pump. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Which of the following systems should be disabled while working on or around the steering column, any of the airbags, or other pyrotechnic devices?
EPS
ABS
SRS
TRW
Technician A says that TPMS sensors that are fastened to the inner end of the valve stem are called direct sensors. Technician B says an indirect TPMS system does not use pressure sensors. Who is correct?
Technician A only
Technician B only
Both Technician A and Technician B
Neither Technician A nor Technician B
Failure to disable the SRS system could cause one or more of the SRS devices to deploy, which can cause ____________.
Serious injury
Death
An expensive repair
All of the above
What is the purpose of a steering damper in a vehicle?
To reduce steering effort
To reduce steering vibrations
To increase steering speed
To increase steering effort
Tech A says that a worn steering gear can cause a vehicle to wander. Tech B says that a worn steering gear can cause a vehicle to pull to one side. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a failing power steering pump?
Noise when turning the wheel
Stiff steering wheel
Fluid leaks
Increased fuel consumption
What is the primary function of a vehicle's steering system?
To control the direction of the vehicle
To control the speed of the vehicle
To control the braking of the vehicle
To control the acceleration of the vehicle
Which of the following is NOT a component of a typical power steering system?
Steering wheel
Steering column
Steering gear
Brake pedal
What is the purpose of a vehicle's suspension system?
To provide a smooth ride by absorbing road shocks
To control the direction of the vehicle
To control the speed of the vehicle
To control the braking of the vehicle
What is the primary function of a vehicle's braking system?
To control the direction of the vehicle
To control the speed of the vehicle
To control the stopping of the vehicle
To control the acceleration of the vehicle
Tech A says that a worn brake pad can cause a vehicle to pull to one side. Tech B says that a worn brake pad can cause a vehicle to have reduced stopping power. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Which of the following is NOT a component of a typical braking system?
Brake pedal
Brake disc
Brake pad
Steering wheel
Tech A says that a worn tire can cause a vehicle to pull to one side. Tech B says that a worn tire can cause a vehicle to have reduced traction. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Which of the following is NOT a component of a typical suspension system?
Shock absorber
Spring
Control arm
Brake pedal
On cold mornings, the warning lamp on a vehicle with a TPMS tire pressure monitoring system stays illuminated for several minutes before it goes out. Which of these is MOST likely the cause of this condition.
Clogged TPMS sensor.
Worn tread on one of the tires.
TPMS initialization.
Low tire pressure.
Clogged TPMS sensor
TPMS initialization
Low tire pressure
Identify this part:
Steering shaft
sway bar
shock absorber
Rack and pinion
identify this part
inner tie rod
sway bar end link
ball joint
outer tie rod
identify this part
spring bucket
Wheel bearing
steering knuckle
wheel bearing
identify this part
adjustable coil over
shock
torsion bar
strut assembly
identify this part
leaf springs
sway bar
rear axle support beam
spring
identify this part
strut
springs
shock
suspension dampner
identify this part
anti roll bar
frame support brace
sway bar
speed dampner
What causes ths type of tire wear?
under inflation
over inflation
your getting fat
better handling
In a rack and pinion steering system, what protects the rack from contamination?
the bellow boots
power steering fluid
grease
heat shield
What is the primary purpose of power-steering hoses?
weight reduction
heat dissipation
to transmit power through fluid under pressure
non of above
A rack and pinion steering gear _____.
has tie-rods that connect the rack directly to the steering arm
is a gear in which the rack needs an idler arm to change the direction of the steering arms
has inner tie-rod ends that are pressed onto the rack
has more friction points compared to a parallelogram steering linkage
Gearbox ratio is defined by the number of input turns it takes to make one turn of the output.
True
False
Power steering sytems use hoses and lines to transmit fluid from the pump to the steering gear.
True
False
Parallelagram steering sytem is the most commonly used sytem on compact cars today.
True
False
The outer tie rod on any steering systems will be connected to the steerking knuckle.
True
False
