Benchmark 2 Flashcards
During an inspection of steering components, a slight movement in one of the tie-rod ends was noticed. Technician A says to remove the cotter pin and turn the mounting nut in order to remove the slack. Technician B says the tie-rod end must be replaced. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
B only
Rear struts should be inspected for:
A. a damaged strut bearing
B. excessive bounce/ rebound
C. trouble codes
D. both A and B
B. excessive bounce/rebound
When inspecting the lower ball joints on a SLA (short-long arm) suspension, the floor jack should be placed under the:
A. frame
B. pinch weld
C. tie-rod
D. lower control arm
D. Lower control arm
Technician A says when inspecting a pitman arm and idler arm, the mounting bolts and suspension connections should be tight. Technician B says allowing up to 1/2-inch movement in the joint is acceptable. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
A only
What item(s) should be checked when inspecting tie-rods?
A. upper control arm
B. u-joint/CV shaft
C. sockets/joints
D. Both A and C
C. Sockets/joints
While inspecting tie-rod ends on a rack-and-pinion steering system, Technician A states that a tie-rod end should be replaced if it has any visible movement. Technician B states that all tie-rod ends need to be greased at every service. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
A only
On a rear-wheel-drive vehicle, “dog-tracking” may be the result of:
A. Worn brake shoes
B. Worn or leaking shock absorbers
C. Worn universal joints
D. Broken leaf spring center pins/bolts
D. Broken leaf spring center pins/bolts
When replacing a tie-rod end, Technician A says to only measure the length of the threads on the old tie-rod before replacing and install the new tie-rod the same measurement. Technician B says that a tie-rod replacement requires an alignment. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
B only
While inspecting a power steering system, Technician A says that any type of ATF (automatic transmission fluid) can be used as power steering fluid. Technician B says that some vehicles do not use any power steering fluid. Who is correct.
A, B, Both, Neither
B only
While discussing rear suspension designs, Technician A says that rear suspension systems may be a solid axle or an independent design. Technician B says that all rear suspension systems use leaf springs. Who is correct?
A, B, Both, Neither
A only
A customer complains of a whining noise while turning the steering wheel either left or right. The most likely cause is:
A. Worn ball joints
B. Worn tires
C. A worn alternator belt
D. Low fluid in the power steering pump
D. Low fluid in the power steering pump
When performing a front suspension inspection, Technician A says that any missing or damaged jounce bumpers do not need to be replaced because their function is only cosmetic. Technician B says that any damaged or broken suspension components should always be replaced. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
B only
Technician A says that torsion bars can be adjusted to increase or decrease ride height. Technician B says torsion bars perform the same function as coil springs. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
Both
Technicians are discussing jounce and rebound bumpers (bump stops). Technician A says that they are needed to prevent the suspension from bottoming out. Technician B says worn bumpers could cause damage to the shocks. Who is right.
A, B, Both, Neither
Both
Two technicians are discussing track bar and radius arm inspections. Technician A says any track bar or radius arm that is bent should be replaced. Technician B says worn bushings are common and not a cause for concern. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
A only
While inspecting the front strut bearing and mount, Technician A states that the bearing should rotate without any roughness. Technician B states that the strut cartridge should be replaced every time the bearing is replaced. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
Both
A customer complains that her vehicle vibrates at speeds of 55-60 mph. This is most likely due to:
A. overinflated tires
B. improper alignment
C. a tire out of balance
D. a worn idler arm
C. a tire out of balance
When going over speed bumps in a parking lot, the driver complains of a noise in the front. What could be the possible cause?
A. worn strut mount
B. overinflated tire
C. underinflated tire
D. incorrect toe setting
A. worn strut mount
Technician A states that a coil spring needs to be replaced if the paint is gone and the surface is rusty. Technician B states that a coil spring needs to be replaced if a visible crack is found in the spring metal. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
B only
While inspecting a strut cartridge, Technician A states that a fluid leak at the seal means the strut cartridge needs to be replaced. Technician B states that if the strut cartridge can be compressed easily, it should be replaced. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
Both
Technician A says some power steering pumps require automatic transmission fluid. Technician B says some power steering pumps require power steering fluid. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
Both
While inspecting torsion bars and mounts, Technician A states that the torsion bar adjustment can change the ride height. Technician B states that the torsion bar connects to the lower control arm on one end. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
Both
What is the purpose of a sway bar?
A. keeps the tires from wearing out
B. helps the vehicle be more stable when cornering
C. helps make the ride less bumpy
D. makes the vehicle sit lower to the ground
B. helps the vehicle be more stable when cornering
Technician A says that a jounce bumper is often referred to as a “bump stop.” Technician B says that the jounce bumper is used to prevent the bottoming out of the suspension system. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
Both
When inspecting a rear axle trailing arm, Technician A says that a bent trailing arm should be straightened. Technician B says that a worn trailing arm bushing should be greased before inspecting. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
Neither
While bleeding a power steering system, what would the technician be removing?
A. rust
B. contaminated fluid
C. air
D. water
C. air
An owner complains that when he/she turns the steering wheel back and forth, a whining noise occurs. Technician A says the problem could be caused by a low fluid level. Technician B says the problem may be due to a leak in the power steering system. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
Both
When inspecting leaf springs, which component should be checked?
A. dust boot
B. center pin/bolt
C. fluid
D. seal
B. center pin/bolt
Technician A says the inner tie-rod ends can be checked with the vehicle’s wheels on the ground. Technician B says a torn inner tie-rod bellow should be replaced. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
Both
Technician A says that a torsion bar is designed to twist in order to absorb the movement of the control arm. Technician B says that adjusting a torsion bar can change alignment angles. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
Both (05/30/2024 12:39 am trying to push through, blasting Kpop lol going to finish at least 51 before going to sleep)
An inspection of a rack-and-pinion steering system reveals that the inner tie-rod boots are torn and leaking fluid. Technician A says replacing the boot will fix the concern. Technician B says that the seal in the rack is leaking. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
B only
After flushing the power steering system, the technician should:
A. drive the vehicle five miles in order to remove air from the system
B. fill the system with the ATF fluid
C. bleed air from the system
D. replace the power steering belt
C. bleed air from the system
When inspecting tie-rod ends, Technician A says a small amount of play is acceptable as long as the tie-rod has a grease fitting to fill the joint with grease for taking up the slack. Technician B says that if the joint dust boot is damaged, the boot should be replaced. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
B only
Technician A says control arm bushings can be replaced, but a press must be used to replace the bushings. Technician B says a complete control arm assembly with new bushings can be an alternative to just replacing the bushings. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
B only
Technician A says a weak torsion bar can cause a vehicle to lean to or sag to one side. Technician B says a broken torsion bar mount can also cause the same concern. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
Both
While inspecting for a power steering fluid leak, which of these is a possible source of the leak?
A. power steering pulley
B. pump shaft seal
C. mounting brackets
D. intermediate shaft
B. pump shaft seal
While inspecting front sway bar end links, Technician A states that the coil spring must be compressed before removing an end link. Technician B states that the stabilizer bar must be replaced at the same time an end end link is replaced. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
Neither
A worn strut assembly may result in:
A. a poor ride
B. noise whole turning
C. unevenly worn tires
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
When inspecting the power steering system for leaks, one finds power steering fluid on various components of the system. The first step is to:
A. clean the system to find the source of the leak
B. install tracer dye
C. flush the fluid and look for new fluid leaking to determine the source of the leak
D. install power steering leak sealer
A. clean the system to find the source of the leak
While inspecting a rack-and-pinion steering gear, Technician A says it is normal to have fluid in the bellows boots. Technician B says inner tie-rods should be checked for wear and looseness. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
B only