Auto 160 Final Review

Question 1

The disadvantage to ball bearings?

Answer 1

Ball bearings load is such a small contact point.

Question 2

Tapered roller bearings facing each other are self aligning? T or F?

Answer 2

T

Question 3

Chassis lube must be real thin like a .00 grade. T or F?

Answer 3

T

Question 4

The lower the number the softer the ______?

Answer 4

Grease

Question 5

The Plies from radial tires run from bead to bead? T or F?

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Radial tires have beads that run across the tire from sidewall to sidewall? T or F?

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Do torsion bar suspensions still use a control arm?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

If you had a spring mounted on the lower arm of a SLA suspension what ball joint would be the carrier?

Answer 8

Lower control arm.

Question 9

Can spring sag cause tire wear?

Answer 9

Yes

Question 10

Where is the inner tie rod connected to?

Answer 10

The rack and pinion.

Question 11

What are the three types of power steering pumps?

Answer 11

Roller, Vein, and Slipper.

Question 12

Is it ok to rebuild a power steering gear unit?

Answer 12

Yes, you can rebuild one.

Question 13

When a front axle is out of align. i.e. when one wheel is out in front of the other its called?

Answer 13

Setback.

Question 14

Technically does the book call a set back on the rear axle a setback?

Answer 14

No, technically its not called a setback.

Question 15

What are the two things you need to check before doing an alignment?

Answer 15

Tire pressure, and ride height.

Question 16

Which angle should always be the same on both sides of an alignment?

Answer 16

Toe should always be equal on both sides.

Question 17

RWD drive shaft changes speed once every rotation… angle of the u-joints… T or F?

Answer 17

T

Question 18

When turning, one of the purposes of a differential is ….

Answer 18

… it allows one wheel to spin faster than the other on a turn.

Question 19

2wd/Fwd has a trans…
and a 4wd/Rwd has a trans…

Answer 19

…Transaxle
…Transfer case

Question 20

Many Fwd use a shift cable to actuate the gears. T or F?

Answer 20

T

Question 21

In a fwd sometimes the differential and the transmission are connected with a what?

Answer 21

Chain

Question 22

Are CV Joints lubed for life?

Answer 22

Yes

Question 23

CV joint stands for what?

Answer 23

Constant Velocity,

Question 24

What do you get in a cv boot kit?

Answer 24

Grease boot clamp…

Question 25

What don't you get in a cv boot kit?

Answer 25

The nut!

Question 26

The main purpose of an abs system is _______ to reduce stopping distance.

Answer 26

NOT

Question 27

You can either have a 2 or 4 wheel abs system. T or F?

Answer 27

T

Question 28

High temp seals are made from what?

Answer 28

Silicone

Question 29

Don't use a chisel to remove a race. T or F?

Answer 29

T

Question 30

What class is chassis grease?

Answer 30

Class L

Question 31

Height/Profile of a tire is called the what?

Answer 31

Aspect Ratio

Question 32

UTQG (Uniform Tire Quality Grade) rate what three things on a tire?

Answer 32

Traction Tread Wear Temperature

Question 33

An all season tire says what?

Answer 33

M and S

Question 34

Speed rating on a tire is designated by what?

Answer 34

Letter designation not mph...

Question 35

Stock wheel is ...centric Aftermarket wheel is ...centric

Answer 35

Stock is Hub-centric Aftermarket is Lug-centric

Question 36

Biggest size puncture you can repair on a tire?

Answer 36

1/4 inch

Question 37

Air shocks are load bearing. T or F?

Answer 37

T (Weeeelll.........)

Question 38

Most cars that are manufactured don't have active suspension? T or F?

Answer 38

T

Question 39

Active suspension... Adaptive suspension...

Answer 39

Active is always adjusting for a smoother ride based on road conditions. Adaptive only adjusts the weight of the load on the vehicle (like heavy passengers)

Question 40

up and down... side to side...

Answer 40

...jounce ...rebound

Question 41

Lower control arm mounted spring where do you place jack?

Answer 41

lower control arm

Question 42

Upper control arm mounted spring where do you place jack?

Answer 42

Frame

Question 43

4 wheel steering is used to improve high speed turns (lane change). T or F?

Answer 43

T

Question 44

Is there a sliding adjustment on a tie rod end?

Answer 44

No! it's threaded.

Question 45

Preload steering Free-play or high-point first?

Answer 45

Preload steering Free-play first... then you do highpoint.

Question 46

Urethane boots are used for what?

Answer 46

Resist high temperatures.

Question 47

Is SAI an adjustable angle?

Answer 47

No

Question 48

What are the two gears in a differentail?

Answer 48

Ring and pinion gear.

Question 49

LSD Limited Slip Diffs transfer power to both drive wheels. T or F?

Answer 49

T

Question 50

RWD u-joints rotate faster than FWD cv joints. T or F?

Answer 50

T

Question 51

What are the three types of clamps?

Answer 51

universal, bridge, earless...

Question 52

In a turn if you had a clicking would it be an inner or outer cv joint? And if you had a clunking?

Answer 52

Click for outer Clunk for inner

Question 53

An ABS system uses the conventional brakes for normal braking?

Answer 53

Yes

Question 54

ABS system cause rapid pulsation in the brakes only when?

Answer 54

During an ABS stop

Question 55

On a two wheel ABS system it only refers to the rear wheels. T or F?

Answer 55

True, there is no 2 wheel front wheel only drive ABS

Question 56

4 channel systems are found on many 2 wheel abs systems. T or F?

Answer 56

False

Question 57

When you change camber on a shimmed car you want to change both the front and the back bolts same shim thickness... equal amounts.... add or subtract equal amounts.... what angle is being adjusted?

Answer 57

Camber