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Worksheetsalignment understanding
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 15mins
Primary angles consist of camber, (a) and toe, and are more likely to be adjustable, but not always.
A wheel that leans away from the center of the vehicle at the top is said to have_______.
positive camber
Negative camber
Positive caster
Negative caster
Forward or backward tilt of the steering axis from vertical when viewed from the side of the vehicle is _______.
Caster
Camber
Toe
Steer
Label the Caster Measurements.
The alignment of the wheels is maintained by the control arms, strut rods, tie rods, knuckles, and the vehicle frame to obtain the proper angles
True
False
Label the Camber
A wheel that leans toward the center of the vehicle is said to have _______.
negative camber
Positive camber
Toe-in
Toe-out
Side-to-side vertical tilt of the wheel is_______.
Camber
Caster
Toe-in
Toe-out
Backward tilt from the vertical is __________.
Negative caster
Positive camber
positive caster
Negative camber
Improper toe settings cause much faster ______ than camber or caster.
Tire wear
Brake wear
Suspension wear
Alignment issues
The condition in which the fronts of the wheels are farther apart than the rears is called ______.
toe-out
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Label the toe.
The condition in which the fronts of the wheels are closer together than the rears of the wheels is called ______.
Toe-in
Toe-out
Caster
Camber
What is the function of a vehicle frame in truck design?
It is used for aesthetic purposes only.
It provides the structure to which all of the vehicle components are attached.
It is the part of the vehicle that powers the engine.
It is an optional component that can be added for extra storage.
Which frame design is the most popular in the heavy-truck market?
C-Channel
Box
I-beam
Z-Channel
What are the three types of frame designs used in the heavy-truck market?
C-channel, Box rails, I-beams
C-channel, Z-rails, T-beams
A-channel, Box rails, H-beams
B-channel, Box rails, I-beams
What should the frames of a truck be able to support according to the fundamentals of truck frame design?
Only the load carried by the truck
Only the vehicle components not connected to the frame
Both the load and all vehicle components connected to the frame
Only the engine and the cab
Which of the following vehicle components is mentioned as being supported by the truck frame?
The wheels only
The transmission only
The body only
The engine, transmission, axles, suspension, cab, and the body
What are the sources that cause bending stresses in truck frames?
Road forces from uneven terrain only
Braking and acceleration forces only
Road forces from uneven terrain, combined with cornering, braking, and acceleration forces
Normal driving on even terrain
What does tensile strength refer to?
The amount of force required to bend a material
The amount of force required to stretch a material
The amount of force required before a material breaks
The amount of force required to compress a material
Why is the design and construction of truck frames critical?
It is important for the aesthetic appeal of the truck.
It ensures the safe and efficient operation of the truck over its service life.
It is only necessary for passing vehicle inspections.
It reduces the overall weight of the truck.
