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Wheel Alignment Flashcards

0
Q

A vehicle with a thrust angle of 3 degrees can have:

a. A tendency to “wander”
b. A steering pull in the direction of the thrust line
c. A steering pull in a direction opposite to the thrust line
d. The front wheel toe set to compensate for the thrust angle

A

c. A steering pull in a direction opposite to the thrust line.

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The thrust axis deviation is found to be excessive on your customer’s car. The most likely cause could be:

a. A broken main leaf centre bolt
b. Excessive axle offset (one wheel pushed into the wheel house further than the other)
c. Rear springs sagged
d. The rear axle drive pinion angle out of spec.

A

a. A broken main leaf centre bolt

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2
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The adjustment ALWAYS done last when performing a wheel alignment is:

a. Camber
b. Caster
c. Front toe
d. Rear toe

A

c. Front toe

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3
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Toe out on turns:

a. Is adjustable
b. Allows the outside wheel to turn sharper (more degrees) than the inside wheel
c. All of the above
d. Allows the inside wheel to turn sharper (more degrees) than the outside wheel

A

d. Allows the inside wheel to turn sharper (more degrees) than the outside wheel

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4
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On a given vehicle, camber is used to:

a. Load the inner wheel bearing
b. Load the outer wheel bearing
c. Compensate the the SAI
d. Compensate for extra luggage

A

a. Load the inner wheel bearing

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5
Q

When you are adjusting camber, the difference between right and left should be no more than:

a. 1/2 degree
b. 1/4 degree
c. 1 degree
d. 1 1/2 degree

A

a. 1/2 degree

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6
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Positive caster is used to:

a. Provide directional stability
b. Improve road feel
c. Force the wheels to track straight ahead
d. All of the above

A

d. All of the above

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7
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When you are adjusting caster, the difference between right and left should be no more than:

a. 1/2 degree
b. 1/4 degree
c. 1 degree
d. 1 1/2 degree

A

a. 1/2 degree

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8
Q

If the positive caster angle is excessive, one symptom could be:

a. Tire wear
b. Wheel shimmy
c. Decreased steering effort
d. Offset steering wheel

A

b. Wheel shimmy

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9
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If caster were higher on the left side than on the right, the result would be steering:

a. Pull to the left
b. Pull to the right
c. Wheel shimmy
d. Wander

A

b. Pull to the right

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10
Q

“Setback” is:

a. The difference in wheel base from right to left measured in degrees
b. The customer’s reaction to the cost
c. SAI offset
d. The amount of positive caster

A

a. The difference in wheel base from right to left measured in degrees

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11
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The reason for measuring SAI when performing a wheel alignment is to:

a. Allow adjustments to compensate for toe out tendency
b. Compare with camber specifications to determine shim thickness
c. Compare with included angle specifications to determine if any parts are damaged
d. Allow the tech to compensate for any bent parts during the wheel alignment

A

c. Compare with included angle specifications to determine if any parts are damaged

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12
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The angle other than caster that is designed into the steering to assist the vehicle in “tracking” straight is:

a. Camber
b. Toe in
c. Included angle
d. Steering axis inclination

A

d. Steering axis inclination

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13
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A rear wheel drive vehicle has a steering pull to the right. The alignment readings are 1/4 camber and 1 1/4 caster on the left, and 1/2 camber and 1/2 caster on the right. You are not given any specifications. The best correction is to:

a. Add 1/2 degree camber and subtract 1 1/4 degrees caster on the left.
b. Subtract 1/4 degree caster on the left or add 1/4 degree caster on the right to keep readings within 1/2 degree of each other.
c. Check the toe because there is no problem with camber or caster.
d. Make the camber even on both sides and give 1 degree more caster on the right.

A

d. Make the camber even on both sides and give 1 degree more caster on the right.

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14
Q

Rear wheel alignment problems can cause:

a. Steering wander
b. Incorrect steering wheel spoke alignment
c. Under and over steer conditions
d. All of the above

A

d. All of the above

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15
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A rear wheel drive vehicle has negative front camber out of specifications on both sides and no adjustment remaining. the most likely problem is a:

a. Collapsed frame
b. Incorrect torsion bar adjustment
c. Broken coil spring(s)
d. Any of the above

A

d. Any of the above

16
Q

A wheel alignment specification chart gives the following specifications for caster: 1981 Buick Regal
w/Manual steering: 13/16 degrees
w/Power steering 2 13/16 degrees
The reason for two different specifications for the same vehicle is to offer:
a. Directional stability to the manually steered car
b. Lighter steering to the power steering equipped car
c. Lighter steering to the manual steering equipped car
d. Better road feel with power steering

A

c. Lighter steering to the manual steering equipped car

17
Q

You are performing a wheel alignment on a car and your measurements show extreme positive camber and extreme negative caster on the left side. To decrease positive and camber and decrease negative caster, you must:

a. Swap shim packs front to rear
b. Add shims to rear pack only
c. Remove shims from front and add to rear
d. Remove shims from rear and add to front

A

b. Add shims to rear pack only

18
Q

You are performing a wheel alignment on a RWD vehicle that is designed with a steering axis and a tire centreline that extends below the road surface (+scrub radius) that has “deep dish” chrome reverse centre wheel rims installed. When setting the toe in you should consider adjusting the toe to:

a. Manufacturers specs.
b. Favour the toe-in side of the spec. range
c. Favour the toe-out side of the spec. range
d. Outside of the spec range as required

A

b. Favour the toe-in side of the spec. range

19
Q

A car is showing tire wear that suggests a toe problem. However, the toe is checked and found to be within acceptable limits. What could the problem be?

a. Bent steering arm
b. Worn strut rod bushings
c. Excessive “set back”
d. Either A or B

A

a. Bent steering arm

20
Q

A rear drive vehicle has had three sets of outer front wheel bearings replaced in the past year. The most likely problem could be:

a. Bent spindles
b. Excessive negative SAI
c. Excessive negative camber
d. Incorrect bearing adjustment

A

c. Excessive negative camber

21
Q

A vehicle that has had “deep dish” reverse wheel rims installed could develop excessive tire wear due to:

a. A heavy toe-in tendency
b. A heavy toe-out tendency
c. All of the above
d. None of the above

A

a. A heavy toe-in tendency

22
Q

A vehicle ran into a ditch. Upon inspection it was found that the RH tie rod was bent. The tie road was replaced and the tow was set to specs. the following toe out on turns readings were observed:
Spec Inside Outside
20 18
Actual LH Turn RH Turn
Inside Outside Inside Outside
20 16 18 18
The vehicle has rear facing steering arms. The readings would indicate:
a. The LH steering arm is bent towards vehicle centreline
b. The RH steering arm is bent away from vehicle centreline
c. The RH steering arm is bent towards the vehicle centreline
d. The LH steering arm is bent away from vehicle centreline

A

b. The RH steering arm is bent away from vehicle centreline

23
Q

Low tire pressure could NOT cause the following alignment problem:

a. Steering “wander”
b. Steering “pull”
c. Incorrect ride height
d. Tire wear in the centre tread area

A

d. Tire wear in the centre tread area

24
Q

SAI is measured and found within acceptable limits. Included angle and camber are checked and are both out of specs. These readings would indicate:

a. Frame damage
b. A tie rod is bent
c. Nothing is wrong and the camber should be restored to specs.
d. A strut is bent

A

d. A strut is bent

25
Q

Hard steering and poor recovery after turns could be caused by:

a. Loose ball joints
b. Thrust axis deviation
c. Seized strut rod bushings
d. Bent spindle

A

d. Bent spindle

26
Q

A vehicle is showing heavy “feather edged” trad wear on the tires. This is caused by:

a. Worn shock absorbers
b. Incorrect steering box adjustment
c. A worn pitman arm
d. Incorrect toe settings

A

d. Incorrect toe settings

27
Q

The tire conditions that could cause steering pull are:

a. Tread “feathered-edge”
b. Under inflation
c. Tire conisity
d. Both b and c

A

d. Both b and c

28
Q

A vehicle has a steering pull to the right. After checking for wear, the front end alignment angles, brakes, and the tire pressures, you decide to replace the tire because you that they must be “conical”. You forgot to check for:

a. Incorrect ride height
b. Power steering “auto steer”
c. A bent spindle
d. A worn pitman arm

A

b. Power steering “auto steer”

29
Q

During a wheel alignment, toe out on turns is found to be different on each side of the vehicle. The cause would have to be a bent:

a. Lower control arm
b. Spindle
c. Wheel rim
d. Steering arm

A

d. Steering arm

Interprovincial Review Questions (21 decks)

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