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A vehicle pulls slightly to the left at all time. the cause could be:
a) excessive toe-in (+). b) excessive toe-out (-) c) low tire pressure on both front wheels. d) unevenly adjusted caster. |
d) unevenly adjusted caster.
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Applying up and down force by hand on the steering centre link is one method of locating excessive wear in the:
a) steering gear. b) steering linkage. c) steering column. d) ball joints. |
b) steering linkage.
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The first step in diagnosing a squealing noise coming from the power steering pump during parking manoeuvres is to:
a) test the system for pressure. b) replace the power steering pump. c) check the belt condition and tension. d) check the fluid level. |
c) check the belt condition and tension.
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When power steering fluid turns black or grey, it is usually a sign of a worn:
a) power steering pump. b) directional control valve bore. c) power piston bore. d) inner rack seal. |
b) directional control valve bore.
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Careful measurement of camber, SAI and included angle reveals a bent control arm. Which of these is the correct repair procedure?
a) Adjust camber to compensate for the bend. b) replace the control arm. c) Straighten the control arm by heating and hammering it straight. d) Adjust caster to compensate for the bent control arm. |
b) replace the control arm.
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The following readings are found on a vehicle with SLA suspension.
Camber: Left 1/4° Right 13/4° SAI: Left 71/2° Right 6° Which of these is the most likely repair? a) adjust the right camber. b) replace the right spindle c) replace the left control arm d) replace the left spindle |
a) adjust the right camber.
included angle is the same, bent part is not likely the cause. |
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The following readings are found on a vehicle with SLA suspension.
Camber: left 1/4° right -13/4° SAI: left 71/2° right 7 1/2° Which of these is the correct repair? a) adjust the right camber b) replace the right spindle c) replace the left control arm d) replace the left spindle |
b) replace the right spindle
included angle is 13/4° apart |
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The following readings are found on a vehicle with strut suspension with adjustable camber at the spindle mounts. Camber specification is 1/4°.
Camber: left 11/4° right -3/4° SAI: left 121/2° 141/2° Which of these is the correct repair? a) adjust both camber adjustments b) move the cradle right c) replace the left control arm d) move the cradle left. |
d) move the cradle left.
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The following readings are found on a vehicle with strut suspension with non-adjustable camber.
Camber: left 21/4° right 1/4° SAI: left 121/2° right 141/2° Which of these is the correct repair? a) adjust left camber b) move the cradle right c) replace the left control arm d) move the cradle left |
c) replace the left control arm
camber has 2° difference and camber is non-adjustable |
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The following readings are found on a vehicle with strut suspension and caster adjustable with a strut rod adjustment.
Camber: left 2.25° right 0.25° Setback: +1.25° Which of these is the correct repair? a) adjust left caster more positive b) move the cradle rearward on the right. c) replace the right strut d) adjust right caster more positive |
d) adjust right caster more positive
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While road testing a vehicle, you feel a pull to the left on the steering wheel during heavy braking, accompanied by a loud clunk. The most likely problem is:
a) worn control arm bushing b) too much positive camber on the right. c) weak shock absorbers d) too much positive caster on the left |
a) worn control arm bushing
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Front wheel toe change during jounce and rebound is normal providing the change is:
a) the same on each side b) positive on jounce and negative on rebound. c) opposite on each side d) less than 1/4° |
a) the same on each side
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Poor power steering assist during cold operation is caused by:
a) low power steering fluid level. b) internal wear in the steering gear. c) internal wear in the power steering pump d) a loose power steering pump belt. |
b) internal wear in the steering gear.
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Bump steer is caused by unequal:
a) camber change b) toe change c) caster change d) tie rod adjustment |
b) toe change
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Seized upper strut mount bearings could cause:
a) bump steer b) torque steer c) memory steer d) low-speed shimmy |
c) memory steer
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