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A high mileage engine has a leaking oil pan gasket. Technician A says some under-car components may need to be removed in order to replace the gasket. Technician B says the engine may need to be raised up off its engine mounts to replace the gasket. Who is correct? |
Both Technicians are correct |
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Oil pan and valve cover gaskets should be checked for: A. Rust B. Stains C. Corrosion D. Leaks |
D. Leaks |
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The technician shown in the illustration is changing: A. Fuel filter B. Transmission filter C. Differential filter D. Oil filter |
D. Oil filter |
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Which of the following is the preferred method of checking a newer style serpentine belt for wear? A. Twist the belt one-quarter turn and check for tightness B. Use the belt tension gauge C. Use the serpentine belt wear gauge D. Check the wear indicator on the pulley |
C. Use the serpentine belt wear gauge |
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A vehicles coolant system has been drained and flushed, and fresh coolant is being added to the vehicle. Technician A says to mix the correct ratio of coolant and water for the correct freeze point. Technician B says a bleed screw may have to be opened to bleed purge air from the coolant system. Who is correct? A. Tech A B. Tech B C. Both D. Neither |
C. Both |
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A routine inspection and maintenance program includes periodic replacement of: A. Transmission Filter B. Power Steering Fluid Filter C. Cabin Filter D. Air Filter |
D. Air Filter |
This filter should be checked and/or replaced more often the the other filters mentioned |
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Which of the following should be used when replacing defective exhaust system components? A. Galvanized Exhaust System Components B. Aluminum Exhaust System Components C. Stainless Steel exhaust System Components D. Titanium Exhaust System Components |
C. Stainless Steel Components |
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When checking for diagnostic trouble codes (DTC's), it;s important to: A. Use the proper scan tool and software for the vehicle B. Clear all the codes before any testing C. check the vehicle owner manual before running any test D. Take the vehicle for a test drive to run all the monitors |
A. Use the proper scan tool and software fir the vehicle |
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An EVAP leak may be associated with any of the following EXCEPT: A. The MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp/ Check Engine Light) will be illuminated B. A slit rubber hose C. Carbon monoxide will be released into the atmosphere D. the gas cap will allow VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) to leak into the atmosphere |
C. Carbon Monoxide Will be released into the atmosphere |
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Which of the following is the least likely way a technician would confirm that an automatic transmission is faulty? A. Run the engine with the vehicle in neutral B. Interview the customer C. Take the vehicle for a test Drive Check the fault codes in the TCM |
A. Running the engine with the vehicle in neutral is not a reliable way to check for transmission failure |
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Technician A says in the image shown could be checking differential fluid, technician B says the image shown could be checking trans fluid. Who is correct? |
Technician B is correct it is trans fluid |
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A technician is inspecting a vehicle's rear transmission mount and finds its rubber is dry and is split. The mount should be: A. Replaced with a solid steel mount B. Replaced with a synthetic mount C. Replaced with similar used parts D. Replaced with OEM or aftermarket parts |
D. Replaced with new OEM or aftermarket parts Parts should always be new and correct for the vehicle |
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Technician A says that all transmission fluids are interchangeable technician B says that the new ATF fluid should be pink in color. Which tech is right? |
Neither technician is correct, ATF is normally red, and there are many different types of ATF fluid |
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Following drive-train repairs to a vehicle, a final test drive reveals a vibration problem which increases with road speed and engine torque. Which of the following is most likely the cause? A. Incorrect drive line phasing B. Over torqued wheel lug nuts C. Excessive pinion gear lash D. Loose spring shackles |
A. Incorrect drive line phasing could cause vibration |
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While performing a brake shoe replacement, gear lube is noticed leaking from behind the rear axle flange. Technician A says a leaking axle seal could be the cause. Technician B says it could be a faulty brake drum seal. Who is correct? |
A. Technician A is correct. A leaking axle seal is the likely cause, a brake drum seal retains bearing grease not gear lube. |
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A whee stud needs to be replaced on a solid rear axle flange. Technician A says that the axle will need to be removed. Technician B says that on some vehicles the axle may not need to be removed. Who is correct? |
Both Technicians are correct. On larger vehicles it may not be possible to install the stud from behind without removing the axle. |
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A FWD vehicle is experiencing a clicking noise from the left front wheel area during slow left hand turns. Which of the following is likely the cause? A. A noisy brake pad B. Worn ball joints C. Worn sway bar bushing D. A faulty CV joint |
D. Faulty CV joint. CV joints click when they wear out; brakes, ball joints, and brake pads usually do not. |
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A sealed front wheel bearing is to be installed. Technician A says the hub may have to be removed to install the bearing. Technician B says the nearing may have to be packed before installation. Who is correct? |
It is a sealed bearing so Technician A is correct. The hub will likely need to be removed in order to press in the bearing. |
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Which of the following is true about the fluid used in a transfer case? A. It is the same as gear lube used in a differential B. It may be unique because of specially designed additives C. It is the same as ATF fluid D. It is the same as manual transmission fluid |
B. Special blends and additives may be used in transfer case fluid |
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Any of the following would indicate the correct power-steering fluid to be used EXCEPT: A. Owner's Manual B. Service manual C. a parts and labor guide D. a service bulletin |
D. Service bulletin are typically not used to convey routine maintenance information |
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A vehicle exhibits groaning noise whenever the steering wheel is turned. Which of the following is most likely the cause. A. The system is overfilled with fluid B. The system needs to be purged of air C. The power steering system is faulty D. The power steering rack is faulty |
B. a groaning noise is symptomatic of air in the PS system |
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During a under-car inspection, a bent lower control arm is bent. Technician A says it may be heated and straightened, Technician B says after the appropriate repairs, the wheel should be realigned. Who is correct? |
Technician B, changing suspension components will likely alter the vehicle's alignment. The part should be replaced. |
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An older model pickup with twin I-beam front suspension as shown above is found to need a camber adjustment. Technician A says the I-beam may need to be bent, and Technician B says the radius rod may need to be bent to achieve the correct alignment. Who is correct? |
Technician A is correct, though seeming drastic this is how the camber adjustment may be performed. The radius rod would not affect camber |
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The front end coil springs have sagged. Which of the following would be most affected? A. Caster B. Toe C. Thrust Line D. Ride Height |
D. weak springs would directly affect ride height |
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The rear coil spring on a vehicle seems to be broken. Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY the cause? A. The vehicle is overloaded B. The vehicle was used for off-roading C. The vehicle was not well maintained D. The vehicle was used for heavy towing |
C. There is no routine maintenance for for rear coil springs |
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The rear rebound bumpers of a vehicle are found to be cracked and collapsed. Technician A says routine vehicle overloading could be the cause, Technician B says after replacing the bumpers a wheel alignment will need to be performed. Who is correct? |
Technician A is correct. Serious overloading combined with rough road use could cause the bumpers to be ruined, and replacing bumpers does not affect alignment. |
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Upon inspection, rear tie rods of an independently suspended vehicle have 1/4 inch of play. Technician A says they should be replaced, and Technician B says that if tie rods are replaced, a wheel alignment will be required. Who is correct? |
Both technicians are correct. Generally speaking any tie rod play greater than 1/8 inch requires replacement, and replacing tie rods will change wheel alignment. |
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A vehicle tends to pull to one side of the road when travelling on a straight road. Which of the following is most likely the cause? A. Incorrect Steering wheel index/installation B. Incorrect thrust angle C. Incorrect Camber setting D. faulty steering dampener |
C. Camber setting directly affects directional ability. |
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Technician A says that on a short-long arm (SLA) equipped vehicle may be adjusted by adding or subtracting shims. Technician B says that caster on SLA equipped vehicles can be adjusted by rotating an eccentric shaft. Who is correct? |
Both Technicians are correct |
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A tire is found to have a nail hole in it's side wall. What should be done? A. Repair the tire with a string type plug B. Repair the tire with a patch from the inside C. Repair the tire with a vulcanizing kit D. scrap and replace the tire with a good one |
D. Replace the tire, because a safe repair can not be performed if a puncture is in the sidewall. |
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The four non-asymmetric/non-directional radial tires on a 4WD vehicle with a mini-spare tire are to be rotated. Which of the following is the correct procedure? A. Exchange both front and rear tires from side to side B. exchange the front and rear tires for each other in the same side C. Move the rear tires to the front and the front tires to the opposite rear D. Move the rear tires to the opposite front and the front tires to the rear |
C. Rears to the front and fronts crossed to the rear is the correct procedure for 4WD cars. Fronts and rears from side to side is for to radial and two conventional tires Swapping fronts and rears for each other is for directional tires Rears crossed to the front and fronts straight to the back are for FWD cars |
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A vehicle with the right tires, wheel, and inflation has a tpms light on. Technician A says that the wheels may have been rotated. Technician B says that the tpms relearn procedure may not have been performed. Who is correct? |
Technician B |
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The yellow ABS light is on, what is the most likely cause? A. Wheel is out of balance B. A tire is defective C. A TPMS sensor is faulty D. A tone wheel was damaged during a tire repair |
D. a faulty tone wheel will trip an ABS code |
What is a tone wheel on a car?The tone wheel, or "exciter ring" is a ring on the outer CV shaft that tells the computer how fast the wheel is moving. Basically, the tone wheel is attached to the half shaft and rotates at the speed of the wheel.
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A short to ground in the parking light circuit will likely cause: A. the brake warning light to stay on B. the brake warning light to not illuminate C. the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light) to be illuminated D. a code to be set in the EBCM (Electronic Brake Control Module) |
A. A grounded circuit will illuminated the light indefinitely |
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The lid on a bottle of DOT-3 fluid was left open overnight. Technician A says it's still okay to use just put the cap back on it. Technician B says that it'll be good to use after draining it through a cheese clothe. Who is right? |
Neither are correct, the brake fluid would have collected water or humidity. |
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Brake shoes are being installed on the rear of a vehicle. Which of the following should be lubricated with water resistant grease? A. The brake cylinder cups B. The hold downs C. The shoe lining D The star wheel adjuster |
D. the star wheel adjuster should be greased before installation Wheel cylinder cups are lubed with brake fluid. Hold downs do not require lube shoe lining material should never be lubed |
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A technician is attempting to retract a brake caliper piston by using a "c" clamp, but the piston will not retract. Which of the following is the most likely cause? A. The caliper piston also serves as a parking brake B. The caliper pistons "O" ring is twisted C. The caliper is a full floating type component D. the caliper is a semi_floating type |
A. The caliper also serves as a parking brake, it must be rotated to retract |
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While inspecting the disc brake on the vehicle a technician notices that only the rear pads are worn down to the backing plate. Technician says the caliper pistons might be damaged, Technician B says the rotors might have excessive damage. Who is correct? |
Technician B, the backing pad of brakes will deeply scratch the rotor and usually have no affect on the caliper pistons unless they're completely gone. |
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During a routine disc brake inspection, the caliper slide pin boots are found to be torn. Which of the following should be done first. A. Replace caliper pins and boots B. Check the pins for corrosion C. Inspect caliper pistons D. Replace caliper slides |
B. pins should be checked for corrosion first and only boots replaced if they are okay |
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In a disc brake assembly which of the following should be lubricated with waterproof grease? A. The caliper housing B. The caliper ways C. The support ring D. The caliper anchor plate |
B. the caliper ways where the caliper anchor plates must slide as the brake pad wears |
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Which of the following is the best method to use when checking a vacuum brake booster check valves for leaks? A. Remove the valve and blow compressed air through it to see if it leaks B. Run the engine, then shut it off and pull the brake booster valve to see if air rushes in C. Remove the valve and see if light passe through it. D. Remove the vacuum line and attempt to blow air trough it |
B. Run the engine, then shut it off and pull the brake booster check valve to see if air rushes in. Vacuum should not escape from the booster until the check valve is removed. |
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An electric-hydraulic assist brake system is to be checked for leaks. Technician A says to check the hoses for leakage, Technician B says the hose fittings should be checked for leakage. Who is correct? |
Both technicians are correct, both areas could have leakage |
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A hydraulic type brake booster system is to be inspected for faults. The inspection should start with all the following EXCEPT: A. Brake Fluid Level B. Power Steering Belt C. The Hose Connection D. The master cylinder Push Rod |
D. The Master cylinder Pushrod. The pushrod is unlikely to be problematic; plus, inspecting it is labor intensive. |
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An air bad system (SRS) need to be disarmed before performing any related service. Technician A says to pull the SRS fuse, Technician B says to disconnect the battery. Who is correct? |
Both Technicians are correct. Both procedures will work to disarm the air bag. |
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When checking the load resistance in a circuit, the technician should be sure to: A. Turn the circuit power off B. Have the circuit power on C. Connect the ohmmeter in series with the load D. Connect the ammeter in parallel with the load |
A. When using an ohmmeter the circuit should be OFF, it should not be live. An ohmeter should be seldom if ever used in a live circuit, an ohmmeter would not be connected in a series, and an ammeter is not to be connected in parallel. |
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