Steering and Suspension

Question 1

High steering effort is found on a sport car. Tech A believes a sheared shift tube could be the reason. Tech B thinks that the issue is caused by a misaligned steering column assembly. Who is correct?

Answer 1

Tech B is correct

A misaligned steering column assembly can indeed cause high steering effort in a sport car.

Question 2

During the alignment of a vehicle’s front end, a tech discovers that the toe out on turns exceeds the manufacturers specs and there is a 2.0 degree difference between the left and right sides. Which, if any, of the following could be the cause?

A: Bent pitman arm and bent tie -rod
B: Bent tie rod
C: Bent pitman arm
D: Nothing is wrong

Answer 2

Correct answer is A

The pitman arm is a steering component that connects the the steering gearbox to the steering linkage.

The tie-rod connects the steering linkage to the steering knuckles.

Question 3

A vehicle begins to wander with an SLA suspension. Tech A thinks this is caused by the worn relay rod ball socket. Tech B thinks the tie rod adjusting limit is out of spec. Who is correct?

Answer 3

Both are correct

The issue is either caused by the faulty worn relay rod ball socket or the incorrect tie rod adjusting limit

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a reason for a vehicle to have a steady pull to the left?

A: Caster angle
B: The camber angle
C: Steering U-Joint coupling
D: Low tire pressure

Answer 4

Correct answer is C

A steering u joint coupling is a component of the steering system that helps to transmit steering inputs from the steering wheel to the steering rack or gearbox

Question 5

The inside tread of a tire is worn out. Which of the following could be the main cause?

A: Too much negative caster
B: Too much positive camber
C: Too much positive caster
D: Too much negative camber

Answer 5

Correct answer is D

Question 6

During a visual inspection of a light truck, the tech discovers a broken center bolt on the left rear leaf spring. According to Tech A, this will have an effect on the thrust angle. According to Tech B an incorrect thrust angle will damage the steering wheel centering. Who is correct?

Answer 6

Both are correct