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Suspension diag and repair Flashcards

1
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  1. If this part were to fail, what would be the most likely symptom (steering damper)
    A. Hard, stiff steering
    B. Excessive free-play in the steering wheel
    C. Shimmy type vibration in the steering wheel at highway speeds
    D. Wandering when driving straight
A

C

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  1. A noise is heard from the front end of the vehicle while traveling over bumpy sections of road. Tech A says that worn or deteriorated control arm bushings could be the cause. Tech B says that worn or deteriorated strut rod bushings could be the cause. Which tech is correct?
    A. Tech A
    B. Tech B
    C. Both techs
    D. Neither tech
A

C

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  1. Two technicians are discussing the inspection of load-carrying ball joints. Tech A says that the vehicle should be on the ground with the ball joints loaded, then checked for free-play movement. Tech B says that the ball joints should be unloaded before checking for free-play in the ball joints. Which tech is correct?
    A. Tech A
    B. Tech B
    C. Both techs
    D. Neither tech
A

B

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  1. A light oil film is observed on the upper area of a shock absorber. Tech A says that this condition should be considered normal. Tech B says that a rod seal may bleed fluid during cold weather causing the oil film. Which tech is correct?
    A. Tech A
    B. Tech B
    C. Both techs
    D. Neither tech
A

C

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  1. A vehicle equipped with coil spring front suspension and a leaf spring rear suspension dog tracks while driving on a straight, level road. Tech A says a broken center bolt could be the cause. Tech B says that a rod seal may bleed fluid during cold weather causing the oil film. Which tech is correct?
    A. Tech A
    B. Tech B
    C. Both techs
    D. Neither tech
A

A

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  1. What part must be replaced when servicing the outer wheel bearing on a non drive wheel?
    A. The bearing cup
    B. The grease seal
    C. The cotter key
    D. The retainer washer
A

C

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  1. A defective wheel bearing usually sounds like
    A. Marbles in a tin can
    B. A noisy tire
    C. A baby rattle
    D. A clicking sound- Like a ballpoint pen
A

B

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  1. Two technicians are discussing a vehicle that is sagging in the rear. Tech A says that new shock absorbers will restore the vehicle to proper ride height. Tech B says that rear spring should be replaced. Which tech is correct?
    A. Tech A
    B. Tech B
    C. Both techs
    D. Neither tech
A

B

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  1. A wear indicator-type ball joint is shown. Tech A says that the ball joint is worn and should be replaced. Tech B says that the ball joint is serviceable. Which tech is correct?
    A. Tech A
    B. Tech B
    C. Both techs
    D. Neither tech
A

B

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  1. A fleet vehicle was found to have damaged suspension limiting rubber bump stops. Tech A says that sagging springs could be the cause. Tech B says that defective or worn shock absorbers could be the cause. Which tech is correct?
    A. Tech A
    B. Tech B
    C. Both techs
    D. Neither
A

C

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  1. The preferred method to use to separate tapered chassis parts is to use a?
    A. Pickle fork tool
    B. Torch to heat the joint
    C. Puller tool
    D. Drill out the tapered piece
A

C

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  1. Before the strut cartridge can be removed from a macpherson strut assembly, which operation is necessary to prevent personal injury?
    A. Remove brake caliper and/or hoses from assembly
    B. Coil spring should be compressed
    C. Remove upper strut mount bolts
    D. Remove lower attaching bolts
A

B

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  1. Two technicians are discussing wheel bearings that have dents in the outer race (brinelling). Tech A says that the vehicle may have been overloaded. Tech B says that the bearing may have been overtightened. Which tech is correct?
    A. Tech A
    B. Tech B
    C. Both techs
    D. Neither tech
A

C

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  1. Wear indicator ball joints should be checked
    A. Loaded (on the ground)
    B. Unloaded
    C. With a floor jack under the lower control arm
    D. Using a dial indicator
A

A

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15
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  1. Refer to book
A

A

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  1. The axial play in a lower load carrying ball joint is measured and is 0.150in (3.8mm), and spec is 0.090in. Tech A says that the ball joint should be replaced. Tech B says that the lower ball joint on the other side should also be replaced. Which tech is correct?
    A. Tech A
    B. Tech B
    C. Both techs
    D. Neither tech
A

C

17
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  1. A RWD vehicle equipped with front coil springs and rear leaf springs is sagging at the right rear and the left front is higher than the right front. What is the most likely cause?
    A. Broken stabilizer link in left front
    B. Broken rear track rod
    C. Broken leaf spring on right rear
    D. Broken left shock absorber
A

C

18
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  1. A pull toward one side during braking is one symptom of defective or worn
    A. Stabilizer links
    B. Strut rod bushings
    C. Rear leaf springs
    D. Track (panhard) rod
A

B

19
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  1. Two technicians are discussing the installation of a replacement strut unit in a macpherson strut in a front suspension. Tech A says that the coil spring should be compressed before loosening the retaining nut. Tech B says that the replacement strut has to be filled with oil before being installed. Which tech is correct?
    A. Tech A
    B. Tech B
    C. Both techs
    D. Neither tech
A

A

20
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  1. If the rear track rod is bent, what problem is most likely to occur?
    A. Vehicle will sway when rounding curves
    B. Rear axle will be out of alignment with front wheels
    C. Loud knocking will be heard during turns
    D. Vehicle will pull to one side when braking
A

B

21
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  1. One of the holes in the lower control arm is covered by the coil spring. Tech A says that the spring is installed correctly. Tech B says that the spring may be installed upside down. Which tech is correct?
    A. Tech A
    B. Tech B
    C. Both techs
    D. Neither tech
A

A

22
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  1. A vehicle wanders when traveling at highway speeds and the driver has to make constant corrections to the steering wheel to maintain control. Which is least likely to cause this problem?
    A. worn control arm bushings
    B. Worn ball joints
    C. Leaking shock absorbers/struts
    D. Worn strut rod bushings
A

C

23
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  1. The rear of a sport utility vehicle is sagging. Which is the least likely cause?
    A. Excessive load in rear of vehicle
    B. Incorrect springs
    C. Broken spring seats
    D. Leaking shock absorbers
A

D

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  1. One rear leaf spring is broken on a RWD vehicle. Tech A says that both rear springs should be replaced. Tech B says that rear shock absorbers may have to be replaced to restore proper ride height. Which tech is correct>
    A. Tech A
    B. Tech B
    C. Both techs
    D. Neither tech
A

A

25
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  1. Refer to book
A

C

26
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  1. A vehicle makes a loud clunking sound only when the brakes are applied. Which is the most likely cause?
    A. A worn or defective strut rod (compression/tension) bushing
    B. A worn shock absorber
    C. Sagging springs
    D. A loose wheel bearing
A

A

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  1. A noisy rear suspension is being diagnosed. Tech A says that sagging rear springs could be the cause. Tech B says that damaged or missing spring insulators could be the cause. Which tech is correct?
    A. Tech A
    B. Tech B
    C. Both techs
    D. Neither tech
A

B

28
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  1. A vehicle has ride (trim) height lower on the left side than on the right. Which is the most likely cause?
    A. Worn ball joints on the left
    B. Worn or leaking shock absorber on the right
    C. Weak or leaking shock absorber on the left
    D. Sagging spring on the left
A

D

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  1. A RWD vehicle has been hoisted on a frame-type lift and the rear shock absorbers are being replaced. Tech A says that the rear axle should be supported to prevent it from falling when the rear shocks are removed. Tech B says that the rear springs should be compressed before the shocks are removed. Which tech is correct?
    A. Tech A
    B. Tech B
    C. Both techs
    D. Neither tech
A

A

30
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  1. New front coil springs are being installed to correct a sag condition. Tech A says that the springs are often marked left and right and should be replaced on the specified side of the vehicle. Tech B says that the springs must be installed right side up to be sure that they fit correctly in the spring seats. Which tech is correct?
    A. Tech A
    B. Tech B
    C. Both techs
    D. Neither tech
A

C

31
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  1. Refer to book
A

B

ASE A4 (5 decks)

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