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Wheel alignment diag, adjustment and repair Flashcards

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  1. Tech A says that a vehicle will pull or lead to the side with the most camber if the difference exceeds factory specification. Tech B says that a vehicle will pull to the side with the most front toe. Which tech is correct?
A

A

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  1. Which angle will change by adjust strut rods?
    A. Toe
    B. Camber
    C. Caster
    D. TOOT
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C

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  1. A FWD vehicle with independent rear suspension pulls or steers to the right. Tech A says that the right rear could be toed in more than the left rear. Tech B says that the incorrect front toe could be the cause. Which tech is correct?
A

A

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  1. Refer to book
A

D

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  1. A pickup truck was aligned and then the owner installed a heavy camper. Tech A says that the extra weight will change the camber and caster in the front. Tech B says that it will cause the toe to change. Which tech is correct?
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C. Both techs

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  1. Refer to book
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A

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  1. Refer to book
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B

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  1. Refer to book
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C

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  1. The right front tire is worn on the outside and the vehicle pulls toward the right. Tech A says that the camber on the right front may need to be adjusted. Tech B says that the caster on the right front may need to be adjusted. Which tech is correct?
    A. Tech A
    B. Tech B
    C. Both techs
    D. Neither tech
A

A

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  1. Which alignment angle is most likely to need correction and cause the most tire wear?
    A. Toe
    B. Camber
    C. Caster
    D. SAI
A

A

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  1. A FWD vehicle pulls toward the right during rapid acceleration from a stop. The most likely cause is?
    A. Worn or defective tires
    B. Leaking or defective shocks absorbers
    C. Normal torque steer
    D. A defective power steering rack-and-pinion steering assembly
A

C

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  1. A vehicle is pulling to the right. Tech A says that more camber on the right than the left could be the cause. Tech B says that more toe-in on the left than on the right could be the cause. Which tech is correct?
    A. Tech A
    B. Tech B
    C. Both techs
    D. Neither tech
A

A

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  1. A vehicle pulls to the right after making a right hand turn and pulls to the left after making a left hand turn. Tech A says that the upper strut bearing could be the cause. Tech B says that excessive positive caster on both front wheels could be the problem. Which tech is correct?
    A. Tech A
    B. Tech B
    C. Both techs
    D. Neither tech
A

A

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  1. An owner want to install larger wheels and tires on his SUV. Tech A says that the camber and toe angles will change. Tech B says that the SAI and included angle will be changed if larger wheels and tires are installed. Which tech is correct?
    A. Tech A
    B. Tech B
    C. Both techs
    D. Neither tech
A

D

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  1. If the turning radius (toe-out on turns or ackerman angle) is out of spec, what should be replaced?
    A. Outer tie rod ends
    B. Inner tie rods
    C. Idler arm
    D. Steering knuckle
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D

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  1. Thrust angle is being corrected. The alignment tech should adjust which angle to reduce thrust angle?
    A. Rear camber
    B. Front SAI or included angle and camber
    C. Rear toe
    D. Rear caster
A

C

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  1. A four wheel alignment is being performed on a FWD vehicle. The first angle adjusted should be ______
    A. Front camber
    B. Front caster
    C. Rear toe
    D. Front toe
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C

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  1. Refer to book
A

A

19
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  1. Refer to book
A

D

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  1. Refer to book
A

B

21
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  1. Refer to book
A

C

22
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  1. Two techs are discussing what could be causing a RWD vehicle to wander while driving straight on a level, straight road. Tech A says that low or unequal tire pressure could be the cause. Tech B says that loose or worn steering linkage could be the cause. Which tech is correct?
    A. Tech A
    B. Tech B
    C. Both techs
    D. Neither tech
A

C

23
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  1. A steering wheel is not straight when the vehicle is traveling on a straight highway. Which adjustment or procedure should the tech perform?
    A. Remove the steering wheel and reattach in the straight ahead position
    B. Adjust the camber angle
    C. Adjust the tie rod sleeves (toe angle)
    D. Adjust the caster angle
A

C

24
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  1. A FWD vehicle is being checked for proper alignment. The SAI is okay, but the camber and included angle are less than spec. What is the most likely cause?
    A. Normal for a FWD car
    B. A worn ball joint(s)
    C. Worn tie rod ends
    D. Bent strut
A

D

25
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  1. A customer complains that the front tires squeal when turning a corner even at a very low speeds. Which is the most likely cause?
    A. Bent center link
    B. Bent steering arm
    C. Loose idler arm
    D. Worn ball joints
A

B

26
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  1. A FWD vehicle equipped with a macpherson type front suspension is being aligned. The left camber is -1.0 and the right camber is +1.0. Tech A says that the engine cradle could be shifted to the left. Tech B says that a leaking strut could be the cause. Which tech is correct?
    A. Tech A
    B. Tech B
    C. Both techs
    D. Neither tech
A

A

27
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  1. A FWD vehicle with an independent rear suspension steers to the right. Tech A says that unequal front toe could be the cause. Tech B says that unequal rear toe 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 customer is experiencing steering wheel up and down (tramp) vibration at highway speeds. Tech A says that the front wheel camber could be out of spec. Tech B says that front toe may be out of spec. Which tech is correct?
    A. Tech A
    B. Tech B
    C. Both techs
    D. Neither tech
A

D

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  1. Refer to book
A

A

30
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  1. Rotating the cam bolts will change _____
    A. Camber only
    B. Caster only
    C. Both camber and caster
    D. SAI
A

C

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  1. Refer to book
A

C

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  1. Refer to book
A

B

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  1. Refer to book
A

B

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