Front & Rear Suspensions

Question 1

The suspension system must securely connect the ______ to the ___________

Answer 1

axle
frame

Question 2

When securing axles to the frame, ______ may be used to reduce noise and vibration

Answer 2

Rubber bushings

Question 3

The frame, load and cab are all components of the ____ weight

Answer 3

sprung

Question 4

Components not supported by the suspension system are:

Answer 4

Unsprung weight
Tires, Axles, Wheels

Question 5

The Stiffer the Suspension, the Better the Vehicle’s Side to Side or ____________Lateral Stability

Answer 5

Lateral

Question 6

What are the four types of suspension?

Answer 6

Solid Mount Suspension.

Rubber Cushion Suspension.

Leaf Spring Suspension.

Air Spring Suspension.

Question 7

Solid mount suspension is good for Vehicles With:

• High Center of Gravity. - Operate off Road or Rugged Terrain.
• ______________________

Answer 7

Require Long Suspension Travel

Question 8

The Action of the _______ Beam in a solid mount suspension reduces the Effect of Shock Loads by 50%.

Answer 8

Equalizer

Question 9

_____________ transfers axle torque to the Frame and Stabilizes Axle Housing Against Operational Forces.

Answer 9

Torque rods

Question 10

Leaf spring suspension can be used on _______ type of axle

Answer 10

any type (steering, driving, trailer)

Question 11

__________ Suspension uses Compressed Air in Bags to Absorb Shock Loads.

Answer 11

Air Spring

Question 12

Air Spring Suspension provide constant ______________ regardless of load.

Answer 12

Frame Height

Question 13

Standard leaf spring suspension uses small Equalizer Bracket and is used mostly on _________

Answer 13

trailers

Question 14

Typical Rubber Cushion Type Suspension uses equalizer beams and is inexpensive and durable, however it has ________ ride characteristics.

Answer 14

Very Poor