Exam (elaborations)
Suspension & steering SOS test Questions with 100% correct answers verified latest update 2024
- Course
- Institution
Suspension & steering SOS test Questions with 100% correct answers verified latest update 2024
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
ACTUALSTUDY
Reviews received
Content preview
Suspension & steering SOS test"Toe" adjustment on front wheel drive vehicles is made by: - ✅✅-changing he
length of the steering linkage
A car pulls to the left, which of these could cause the problem? - ✅✅-Left front
wheel has too much negative caster
A car will pull to: - ✅✅-the side with the most positive (+) camber
A mechanic finds that a front tire is worn on the inside of the tread only. The
✅✅
mechanic checks the air pressure and finds it correct. What is causing this problem?
- -The camber is set too negative
A mechanic has set caster, camber, and toe-in to specifications. On the road test
✅✅
afterwards, the mechanic notices that the steering wheel spokes are off center to the
left. What should be done to fix this? - -Adjust both tie rod sleeves equally to
move the front wheels in the direction of the steering wheel error
✅✅
A mechanic is going to adjust the curb height on a car with torsion bars. To do this
the car should be checked: - -on a level surface with the car at curb weight
A mechanic jacks up a car, stands facing it, places a hand on the front of each tire.
✅✅
The mechanic pushes out and then pulls in on both tires. Too much movement would
most likely mean that: - -the tie rod ends are worn
A proper way to check ball joints for wear is by: - ✅✅ -visual observation of the
wear indicator & unloading the ball joint and using a pry bar and a dial indicator
✅✅
A tire wobbles from side to side, which of these could cause this problem? -
-Lateral runout
A vehicle equipped with struts and no provision for caster adjustments is out-of-spec
on caster. Technician A says that a worn upper strut mount may be the cause.
Technician B says that the caster angle may be able to be corrected by filling the
✅✅
strut mounting bolt holes and moving the location of the strut. Who is correct? -
-Both A & B
✅✅
A vehicle has unusual noises when it is jounced up and down, all of these could
cause this problem except: - -worn tie rod ends
After rounding a turn, the front wheels do not return to the straight ahead position in
✅✅
a normal way. What adjustment is most likely to be out of specifications? -
-Caster
, Ball joints with wear indicators should be checked: - ✅✅-when loaded and by
visual observation
Before you remove a brake rotor from a hub, you should: - ✅✅-mark the position of
the rotor
Bleeding a power steering unit is generally done by - ✅✅-turning the steering
wheel left and right repeatedly
✅✅
Front-wheel toe-in adjustment on rear-wheel drive vehicles is made by: -
-changing the length of the steering linkage
If the toe-in is too great, the tread will most likely show: - ✅✅-feathered edges on
both front tires
✅✅
If the upper ball joint is positioned behind the lower ball joint, which of these
describes the alignment condition? - -Positive caster.
✅✅
If the upper ball joints are positioned ahead of the lower ball joints, the condition is: -
-Negative caster
✅✅
One front tires shows spotty or isolated cupping and worn spots. What is the most
likely cause of this problem? - -An out-of-balance tire.
Technician A says that a bent center link can cause front-end shimmy and tire wear
✅✅
problems. Technician B says that a bent center link can cause caster and camber
settings to be out of spec. Who is correct? - -A only
Technician A says that a worn idler arm or its bushing should be replaced.
✅✅
Technician B says that an upper idler arm is replaced as a unit and that a lower idler
arm normally has replaceable ball joint. Who is correct? - -A only
Technician A says that an improperly centered control valve can cause unequal
steering assist or self-steering in a power steering system. Technician B says that
✅✅
internal fluid leaks in the steering gear assembly can cause unequal steering assist
or self-steering in a power steering system. Who is correct? - -Both A and B
Technician A says that flushing a power steering system is necessary whenever the
fluid in the system is contaminated with water or solid particles. Technician B says
✅✅
the power steering system should be flushed whenever the fluid has a burnt odor.
Who is correct? - -Both A and B
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller ACTUALSTUDY. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for CA$11.19. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
77824 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now