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STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Name this part.
a)
Sway bar link
b)
Flex coupling
c)
Driveshaft
d)
Rack and Pinion
2.

What is the primary function of a sway bar in a vehicle's suspension system?

a)

To increase tire pressure

b)

To reduce body roll during cornering

c)

To adjust the vehicle's ride height

d)

To enhance engine performance

3.

What does excessive toe-in alignment cause in terms of tire wear?

a)

Wear on the center of the tires

b)

Wear on the outer edges of the tires

c)

Even wear across the tire tread

d)

Wear on the inner edges of the tires

4.
Name this part.
a)
Arch spring
b)
Leaf spring
c)
Coil spring
d)
Macphearson spring
5.

The modified MacPherson strut rear suspension is very common in

a)

Front-wheel drive cars

b)

Rear-wheel drive cars

c)

Pickup trucks

d)

Station wagons

6.

Excessive positive camber will cause tire wear around

a)

both inner and outer edges

b)

the center

c)

the inner edge

d)

the outer edge

7.

Which component is responsible for connecting the steering knuckle to the control arm?

a)

Ball joint

b)

Idler arm

c)

Shock absorber

d)

Tie rod end

8.

The number 205 in the (P205/75R15) tireinformation indicates the tire

a)

section width

b)

section height

c)

pressure

d)

load rating

9.

As part of a pre-alignment inspection, the technician should check

a)

tire pressure

b)

riding height

c)

ball joints

d)

all of the above

10.

Camber is the

a)

forward and backward tilt of the steering axis

b)

inward or outward tilt of the wheel at the top

c)

inward or outward tilt of the wheel in the front

d)

none of the above

11.

Extreme tire wear on the inside edge of the tire tread indicates excessive

a)

positive caster

b)

negative caster

c)

positive camber

d)

negative camber

12.
Name this part.
a)
Tie rod end
b)
Ball joint
c)
Idler arm
d)
Pitman arm
13.

If a front wheel has radial movement, but the ball joints check good, what would be the most likely cause?

a)

A worn idler arm

b)

A bad tie rod end

c)

Loose wheel bearings

d)

Bad pitman arm

14.
Name this part.
a)
Leaf spring
b)
Coil spring
c)
Torsion spring
d)
Twisty spring
15.
Name this part.
a)
Control arm
b)
Sway arm
c)
Control Bar
d)
Sway bar
16.

When lubricating the front suspension,

a)

The grease zerks (fittings) should be wiped clean before greasing

b)

Any type of grease may be used

c)

The ball joint should be greased until the grease comes out of the joint

d)

The engine should be running