Suspension and Steering Practice Test with Verified Solutions

Suspension and Steering Practice Test with Verified Solutions A vehicle has excessive body sway while cornering. Which of these is most likely to cause this condition. A. A binding ball joint. B. A warn idler arm. C. Warn control arm bushings. D. Warn stabilizer bar bushings D. Warn stabilizer bar bushings A vehicle with variable assist steering feels loose only at highway speeds. Technician A says this is likely caused by the vehicle speed sensor. Technician B says this could be caused by reduced pressure to the steering gear at high speeds. A. Technician A B. Technician B C. Both A and B D. Neither A or B A. Technician A only . A vehicle with a ribbed belt makes a chirping noise when starting. Technician A says to check the belt with a belt wear gauge. Technician B says proper belt deflection is 1/2 inch per foot of belt span. Who is correct? A. Technician A B. Technician B C. Both A and B D. Neither A or B C. Both A and B Technician A says after tightening the castle nut on a tapered ball joint to loosen it to align and install the cotter pin. Technician B says a binding ball joint will cause memory steer. Who is correct? A. Technician A B. Technician B C. Both A and B D. Neither A or B B. Technician B only On cold mornings the warning lamp on a vehicle with a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS stays illuminated for several minutes before it goes out. Which of these are most likely the cause of this condition. A. Clogged TPMS sensor. B. Worn tread on one of the tires. C. TPMS initialization. D. Low tire pressure D. Low tire pressure A front wheel drive vehicle has a pull and is being checked for alignment angles. Technician A says loose engine cradle bolts have no affect on a vehicle's steering system. Technician B says if the engine cradle is not centered before tightening the bolts the wheel alignment angles will be affected. Who is correct? A. Technician A B. Technician B C. Both A and B D. Neither A or B B. Technician B only Two technicians are discussing an electronic air suspension system. Technician A says the suspension switch must be turned off before lifting the vehicle. Technician B says soapy water is used to check these systems for leaks. Who is correct? A. Technician A B. Technician B C. Both A and B