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Vehicle Maintenance and Steering Systems

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

which would be the most likely result of adding the wrong steering fluid to a vehicle with rack and pinion steering

a)

bearing failure

b)

electrical failure

c)

gear failure

d)

seal failure

2.

where would one most likely find the air suspension system disable switch on a vehicle

a)

in the trunk

b)

in the glove box

c)

in the center console

d)

under the seat

3.

if a vehicle is making a whining noise when the steering wheel is turned, what is the most likely cause

a)

the alternate belt has come off

b)

the alternator is under charging

c)

the power steering belt has come off

d)

the power steering fluid is low

4.

installing taller tires on a vehicle would cause the vehicles speedometer to

a)

read faster

b)

read slower

c)

stop working

d)

start fluctuating

5.

a tire is found to have a nail hole in the sidewall.Which should be done?

a)

repair the tire with a patch from the inside

b)

repair the tire with a string type plug

c)

replace the tire sidewall with a vulcanizing kit

d)

replace the tire

6.

which is most likely tool for a technician to use to find a noise traveling through the suspension system

a)

vibration anlyzer

b)

chassis ears

c)

test light

d)

scantool

7.

where on a tire should a technician test its pressure

a)

sidewall

b)

valve stem

c)

center cap

d)

tread

8.

which part in the front suspension is located between the steering gear and center link

a)

control arm

b)

idler arm

c)

pitman arm

d)

track arm

9.

any of the following would likely indicate the correct power fluid to be used in a vehicle except

a)

parts and labor guide

b)

a technical service bulletin

c)

owners manual

d)

service manual

10.

what type of suspension incorporates the shock absorber and coil spring in one assembly

a)

strait axle

b)

twin 1 beam

c)

MacPherson strut

d)

SLA

11.

which noise is heard during a scheduled maintenance test-drive would least likely be scheduled for repair

a)

belt squeal

b)

brake squeal

c)

tire noise

d)

wind noise

12.

before working on a hybrid vehicles electrical power steering system, which PPE should a technician wear

a)

insulated gloves rated at 200 volts

b)

insulated gloves rated at 400 volts

c)

insulated gloves rated at 800 volts

d)

insulated gloves rated at 1000 volts

13.

if a rear wheel spindle is bent, which is the best way to repair the spindle

a)

heat and bend it

b)

replace it

c)

realign it

d)

add shims to it

14.

the spindle assembly at the rear of the vehicle shows signs of severe wear. which could be the cause?

a)

dry wheel bearings

b)

incorrect caster

c)

incorrecting toe setting

d)

worn rear tires

15.

where would one find the tire info place card on a vehicle listing the recommended tire size and pressure for that vehicle

a)

under the hood

b)

on the door jam

c)

in the trunk

d)

in the center console

16.

which would be the most likely result of under-torquing lug nuts

a)

the wheel may fall off

b)

the tire may run hot

c)

the tire may run flat

d)

the eas may drag

17.

it is important to torque wheel lug nuts or bolts to OEM specs, and in the correct sequence, in order to help prevent:

a)

brake pistons from binding

b)

the breaks from squealing

c)

the brake drums from cracking

d)

the break rotors from warping

18.

what might a technician need to check the operation of break lights on the rear of a vehicle

a)

a computer

b)

a helper

c)

a sensor

d)

a ratchet

19.

what part of the drum brake assembly Is filled with brake fluid

a)

anchor pin

b)

master cylinder

c)

shoe

d)

wheel cylinder

20.

all of the following are types of brake fluid except

a)

DOT 2

b)

DOT 3

c)

DOT 4

d)

DOT 5

21.

when diagnosing a vehicle with vibrating brake pads, which parts are most likely missing

a)

anti-rattle clips

b)

anti-fatigue clips

c)

anti-wear clips

d)

anti-float clips

22.

when refilling a brake master cylinder, always use:

a)

DOT 3 brake fluid

b)

DOT 5 brake fluid

c)

OEM-specific brake fluid

d)

synthetic brake fluid

23.

where would one most likely find the master cylinder on a vehicle

a)

in front of the pedal under the hood

b)

the brake pedal in the passenger compartment

c)

under the vehicle beneath the drivers seat

d)

under the hood near the radiator

24.

what is the most likely cause of brake lights staying on

a)

blown fused

b)

stuck brake light switch

c)

wrong brake fluid

d)

wring brake light bulbs

25.

which type of brake fluid is synthetic

a)

DOT 2

b)

DOT 3

c)

DOT 4

d)

DOT 5

26.

if lug nuts are torqued improperly when wheels are installed, which brake parts could be warped

a)

calipers

b)

pads

c)

drums

d)

rotors

27.

where is the red brake warning light located on a vehicle

a)

in the hood

b)

in the dash

c)

in the master cylinder

d)

in the glove box

28.

over torquing lug nuts can cause:

a)

damage to wheel studs

b)

improved fuel economy

c)

poor fuel economy

d)

the wheel to fall off

29.

which part in the drum brake system expands outward against the drum to stop a vehicle when brakes are applied

a)

pads

b)

shoes

c)

bushings

d)

springs

30.

a vehicles red brake warning light stays on whenever the ignition is on and the engine is running. any of the following could be the cause except

a)

the ABS has a faulty wheel sensor

b)

the brake fluid is low in the reservoir

c)

the parking brake is engaged

d)

the parking brake switch is out of adjustment

31.

DOT 3 brake fluid can safely be mixed with what other brake fluid type

a)

DOT 1

b)

DOT 2

c)

DOT 4

d)

DOT 5