Ase Suspension And Steering (A4) Prep Test

Front 1

The Steering wheel air bag is being replaced on a vehicle with tilt wheel. All of the following should be observed EXCEPT:

A. Always disable the air bag system before servicing an air bag

B. Always test the air bag by bringing battery power to the air bag.

C. When placing an air bag down on a workbench, face the trim cover up.

D. Discarded air bags must be deployed following manufacturer procedure

Back 1

B. Always test the air bag by bringing battery power to the air bag

Hint 1

(A.1.3)

Front 2

The Turning radius on the right front wheel is not within spec. The cause of this could be a:

A. Work lower right ball joint

B. Bent steering arm

C. Worn lower Control Arm Bushing

D. Worn right stabilizer bushing

Back 2

B. Bent Steering Arm

Hint 2

(D.9)

Front 3

During the power steering pump pressure test shown, the pressure gauge valve should be closed for:

A. 5 sec.

B. 15 sec.

C. 20 sec.

D. 30 sec.

Back 3

A. 5 sec.

Hint 3

(A.2.8)

Front 4

Excessive looseness is experienced in a power steering gear (non-rack and pinion type). The cause of this problem could be:

A. A loose or worn power steering belt

B. A loose worm shaft bearing preload adjustment

C. A scored steering gear cylinder

D. Low fluid level in the power steering pump

Back 4

B. A loose worm shaft bearing preload adjustment

Hint 4

(A.2.1)

Front 5

While aligning a vehicle with non-adjustable caster, the technician finds that caster is two degrees less positive on the left wheel and the vehicle is pulling left. Technician A says that the control arms and control arm bushings should be inspected. Technician B said that the tire wear pattern should be inspected for excessive caster wear. Who is right?

A. A Only

B. B Only

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

Back 5

B. B Only

Hint 5

(D.6)

Front 6

Technician A says front wheel setback is usually caused by worn suspension components. Technician B says a slight front wheel setback causes steering pull. Who is right?

A. A only

B. B Only

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

Back 6

D. Neither A nor B

Hint 6

(D.14)

Front 7

A re-circulation ball type steering gear has a fluid leak from the bottom of the section shaft. Technician A says the seal may need to be replaced. Technician B says the sector shaft bushing may need to be replaced. Who is right?

A. A Only

B. B only

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

Back 7

C. Both

Hint 7

(A.2.13)

Front 8

While bleeding air from a power steering system, Technician A says if foaming is present in the reservoir after the bleeding process, the bleeding process should be repeated. Technician B says each time the steering wheel is rotated fully right or left, it should be held in this position for two or three seconds. Who is right?

Back 8

Both are right

Hint 8

(A.2.16)

Front 9

A power steering system has a lack of power steering assist, or hard steering, in both directions. It is determined through testing that the fault is with the non rack and pinion steering gear. The MOST likely fault the the cause is:

A. a bypassing rotary spool valve

B. an over adjusted sector lash

C. a bypassing power piston seal

D. worm bearing preload that is too loose

Back 9

C. a bypassing power piston seal

Hint 9

(A.2.1)

Front 10

Technician A says that when adjusting a manual steering gear (non rack and pinion), sector lash should be set first. Technician B says that worm bearing preload should be adjusted last. Who is right?

Back 10

Neither A nor B

Hint 10

(A2.12)

Front 11

A power rack and pinion steering gear has an oil leak at the location shown. (Photo in Phone) The cause of this problem could be a worn:

A. Inner rack seal

B. pinion seal

C. rack boot

D. input shaft seal

Back 11

A. Inner rack seal

Hint 11

(A.2.2)

Front 12

What could cause air bubbles in power steering fluid?

A. Checking the fluid before it reached operating temp

B. Overheated fluid

C. Engine idling too fast

D. Low fluid level

Back 12

D. Low fluid level

Hint 12

(A.2.3)

Front 13

A customer complains of a whine noise only when turning. Technician A says the power steering pump may be faulty. Technician B says the left front wheel bearing may be worn. Who is right?

Back 13

Technician A

Hint 13

(A.2.5)

Front 14

To remove the power steering pump, which procedure should be done first?

A. remove the pitman arm

B. remove the belt

C. disconnect the power steering return hose and drain as much fluid as possible; cap all lines

D. remove the power steering pulley

Back 14

B. Remove the belt

Hint 14

(A.2.6)

Front 15

On a torsion bar front suspension system, the ride height is below spec on the right front side of the chassis. The ride height is satisfactory on the left front side of the chassis. Technician A says check for weak or broken torsion bar on the right side. Technician B says the right front torsion bar anchor bolt may need adjusting. Who is right?

Back 15

Both Technicians are right

Hint 15

(B.1.10)

Front 16

With the steering column mounted in the vehicle and all the linkages connected, a steering wheel has excessive free play. Technician A says the flexible coupling may be worn. Technician B says the steering gear mounting bolts may be loose. Who is right?

Back 16

Both Techs are right

Hint 16

(A.1.2)

Front 17

The tool shown in the figure is used to: (Picture in phone)

A. remove a pressed-on power steering pump pulley

B. remove a bolt-on power steering pump pulley

C. install a pressed-on power steering pump pulley

D. remove the power steering pump pulley retaining nut

Back 17

C. install a pressed-on power steering pump pulley

Hint 17

(A.2.6 & A.2.7)

Front 18

Power steering hoses must be replaced if:

A. fluid is showing at the threaded fitting

B. fluid is showing at the molded steel fitting near the end of the hose

C. the hose is contacting the body and transmitting noise the the passenger compartment

D. a heavy-duty hose id used on a light-duty application

Back 18

B. fluid is showing at the molded steel fitting near the end of the hose

Hint 18

(A.2.9)

Front 19

The steering does not return to center after a turn on a vehicle equipped with rack and pinion steering gear. Technician A says the steering gear may be misaligned on the chassis. Technician B says the rack pinion preload adjustment may be too tight. Who is right?

Back 19

Technician B

Hint 19

(A.2.2)

Front 20

A vehicle with power steering pulls to the right. Technician A says that this could be caused by an internal leak in the steering control valve. Technician B says that incorrect wheel alignment could be the cause. Who is right?

Back 20

Both Techs are right

Hint 20

(A.2.1 & D.1)

Front 21

During a routine steering inspection on a rack and pinion system, the technician finds that a bellows boot is cracked. The Technician should:

A. use a good quality silicone sealer to fill the crack

B. ignore it; this is a normal condition

C. replace the bellow boot

D. inspect and/or replace the inner tie-rod, and replace the bellow boot

Back 21

D. inspect and/or replace the inner tie-rod, and replace the bellows boot

Hint 21

(A.2.15)

Front 22

When replacing a power steering pump belt, the best way to ensure proper belt tension is to:

A. check by hand for 1-inch deflection

B. tighten to the spec written on the belt

C. use a belt tension gauge

D. use a large pry bar to get as tight as possible

Back 22

C. Use a belt tension gauge

Hint 22

(A.2.40

Front 23

In a variable assist power steering system, Technician A says the power steering assist is increased as vehicle speed increases. Technician B says the power steering assist is increased when steering wheel rotation exceeds the specified limit. Who is right?

Back 23

Technician B

Hint 23

(A.2.170

Front 24

An inspection is being performed on the rack and pinion steering system shown in the figure. (In Phone) All of the following should be checked EXCEPT:

A. the ball joints

B. the tires

C. the pitman arm

D. the tie-rods

Back 24

C. the pitman arm

Hint 24

(A.3.1 & A.3.5)

Front 25

Technician A says that excessive steering wheel play can be caused by worn tie-rod ball sockets. Technician B says that steering wheel play can be caused by worn idler arm. Who is right?

Back 25

Both Techs are right

Hint 25

(A.3.1. & A.3.5)

Front 26

Technician A says MacPherson strut assemblies are often changed because the vehicle bounces too much on irregular roads. Technician B says on some models, the alignment must be checked after m=new MacPherson struts are installed. Who is right?

Back 26

Both Techs are right

Hint 26

(B.1.12)

Front 27

The thrust angle on a front-wheel drive vehicle is more the specified, and the thrust line is positioned to the left of the geometric centerline. This problem could be cause by:

A. excessive toe-out on the left rear wheel

B. excessive toe-out on the right rear wheel

C. excessive positive camber on the left rear wheel

D. excessive wear on the left rear lower ball joint

Back 27

A. excessive toe-out on the left rear wheel

Hint 27

(D.13)

Front 28

During a suspension inspection, the technician discovers a bent center link. Technician A says this problem changes the front wheel toe setting. Technician B says this problem may cause feather-edged front tire wear. Who is right?

Back 28

Both Technicians are right

Hint 28

(A.3.3)

Front 29

Some idler arms are adjustable. Technician A says the adjustment enables setting to allow the vehicle to turn in a tighter circle. Technician B says this the adjustment is to give the driver more road feel. Who is right?

Back 29

Neither Tech is right

Hint 29

(A.3.4)

Front 30

During a rack and pinion steering gear service, Technician A says the inner-tie rod ends should be replaced if they are worn excessively. Technician B says the rack shaft must be held while loosening the inner tie-rod ends. Who is right?

Back 30

Both technicians are right

Hint 30

(A.3.5)