Suspension And Steering Linkage Systems Self Test

Front 1

On a rear wheel drive vehicle equipped with a solid axle and coil springs, the differential assembly is:

A ) sprung weight.
B ) unsprung weight.
C ) neither a) nor b).
D ) both a) and b).

Back 1

B ) unsprung weight.

Front 2

Tie rods are positioned to closely match the travel of the lower control arms to:

A ) prevent damage while driving over rocky roads.
B ) prevent excessive changes in toe due to normal suspension travel.
C ) allow the vehicle to be driven a short distance, if the tie rod should break.
D ) prevent binding between the control arms and the tie rods.

Back 2

B ) prevent excessive changes in toe due to normal suspension travel.

Front 3

The MacPherson strut suspension:

A ) is an all new design.
B ) eliminates the use of upper control arms.
C ) is not repairable.
D ) is only used on foreign cars.

Back 3

B ) eliminates the use of upper control arms.

Front 4

When the body of a vehicle continues to bounce after going through a dip, it probably needs:

A ) new springs.
B ) less tire pressure.
C ) new stabilizer bushings.
D ) new shock absorbers.

Back 4

D ) new shock absorbers.

Front 5

Outer tie rod ends are most accurately checked for wear by using:

A ) a tie rod deflection tool.
B ) a pry bar.
C ) pliers to squeeze the joint.
D ) the dry park check for lateral movement.

Back 5

D ) the dry park check for lateral movement.

Front 6

During control arm bushing installation:

A ) it is always necessary to spot weld the replacement bushing.
B ) it is best to use an oversize bushing as a replacement.
C ) care must be taken not to distort the control arm.
D ) positioning of the bushing is not important.

Back 6

C ) care must be taken not to distort the control arm.

Front 7

A ball joint that receives the force from the coil spring or torsion bar is called a:

A ) follower type.
B ) self loading type.
C ) load carrier type.
D ) preload type.

Back 7

C ) load carrier type.

Front 8

Automatic ride control systems use computers to:

A ) maintain vehicle ride height.
B ) firm up the springs under certain driving conditions.
C ) tighten steering feel at high speed.
D ) adjust shock absorbers to driving conditions.

Back 8

D ) adjust shock absorbers to driving conditions.

Front 9

One advantage of an air suspension is that:

A ) ride height is controlled automatically.
B ) it is cheaper to build and maintain.
C ) tire imbalance ceases to be a problem.
D ) all of the above.

Back 9

A ) ride height is controlled automatically.

Front 10

Wear indicator load carrying ball joints should be:

A ) checked only on a frame contact hoist.
B ) unloaded before inspection.
C ) inspected with ball joints loaded.
D ) be checked by pry bar and ball joint inspection gauge.

Back 10

C ) inspected with ball joints loaded.

Front 11

Before installing new conventional hydraulic shock absorbers, they must be:

A ) extended right side up and compressed in inverted position 3 to 4 times.
B ) cycled horizontally at least 5 times.
C ) extended in inverted position and compressed right side up 3 to 4 times.
D ) purged horizontally.

Back 11

A ) extended right side up and compressed in inverted position 3 to 4 times.

Front 12

The main purpose of the steering linkage is to:

A ) accurately relay steering commands.
B ) support the steering arms.
C ) restrict the horizontal motion of the control arm.
D ) guide the vertical motion of the control arm.

Back 12

A ) accurately relay steering commands.

Front 13

A low curb height measurement on the left side of a vehicle is most likely caused by a:

A ) broken or sagged right front spring.
B ) broken or sagged left front spring.
C ) leaking left front strut.
D ) worn out left rear shock absorber.

Back 13

B ) broken or sagged left front spring.

Front 14

In order to accurately check an idler arm:

A ) grasp the centre link near the idler and push up and pull down.
B ) clamp the pivot point with slip joint pliers to check for internal looseness.
C ) measure for clearance between frame and idler arm.
D ) pry up and down on the idler arm with a pry bar.

Back 14

A ) grasp the centre link near the idler and push up and pull down.

Front 15

When replacing the passenger side inner socket assembly of a rack and pinion steering assembly , both inner bellows need to be removed because:

A ) removal of the bellows and transfer tube provides more clearance.
B ) this allows the use of a wrench on the flat teeth of the rack to prevent rotation and damage to gear teeth.
C ) this provides access to the inner rack seal which should be replaced, along with the inner socket assembly.
D ) both bellows should always be replaced.

Back 15

B ) this allows the use of a wrench on the flat teeth of the rack to prevent rotation and damage to gear teeth.

Front 16

When installing a slotted nut on a tie rod end or ball joint:

A ) do not use a cotter pin if the hole does not align with the slot.
B ) always torque the nut to 90 ft. lbs. before installing a cotter pin.
C ) torque the nut to specifications and then back off the nut to align the slots with the hole.
D ) torque the nut to minimum specifications and then tighten further until the slots and the hole are aligned.

Back 16

D ) torque the nut to minimum specifications and then tighten further until the slots and the hole are aligned.

Front 17

Active suspensions make instantaneous adjustments to the suspension in response to changes in:

A ) acceleration and deceleration.
B ) steering inputs.
C ) body roll and G forces.
D ) any of the above.

Back 17

D ) any of the above.

Front 18

The force or weight required to deflect a spring one inch is called:

A ) spring rate.
B ) spring weight.
C ) unsprung weight.
D ) spring rebound.

Back 18

A ) spring rate.

Front 19

Torsilastic control arm bushings must be torqued:

A ) in the full rebound position.
B ) in the full jounce position.
C ) before installing the control arm.
D ) at curb height.

Back 19

D ) at curb height.

Front 20

Two primary members of the parallelogram steering linkage are the:

A ) idler and pitman arms.
B ) idler arm and centre link.
C ) idler and steering arms.
D ) idler arm and spindle.

Back 20

A ) idler and pitman arms.

Front 21

The lower ball joint on a SLA suspension with the spring on the lower control arm is:

A ) a load carrier.
B ) a follower.
C ) always compression loaded.
D ) inspected for wear by lifting under the frame of the vehicle.

Back 21

A ) a load carrier.

Front 22

A bent steering arm should be:

A ) replaced.
B ) heated and straightened.
C ) bent while cold.
D ) shimmed no more than 6.35 mm (0.250 in).

Back 22

A ) replaced.

Front 23

A stabilizer (anti-sway) bar is attached to a car lower control arms in order to:

A ) control suspension movement and body roll.
B ) increase the car load carrying capacity.
C ) provide a softer ride over uneven road surfaces.
D ) allow for easier ride height adjustment.

Back 23

A ) control suspension movement and body roll.

Front 24

The basic working principle of a hydraulic shock absorber is based on:

A ) hydraulic fluid compressed in a cylinder.
B ) hydraulic fluid forced through an orifice.
C ) sliding friction on a piston.
D ) air forced through a piston.

Back 24

B ) hydraulic fluid forced through an orifice.