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T5 suspension and steering Questions with 100% correct answers verified latest update 2024
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T5 suspension and steeringThe drive axles on a truck with the walking beam suspension are out of alignment in
a manner that is causing vehicle tire wear and steering instability. Technician a says
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the cause could be that the torque rods are too long or too short. Technician B says
the cause could be worn walking beam bushing. Who is right? - -Technician B
The driver of a truck says that it is too hard to steer and that the steering wheel
return is too fast. Which of these is the most likely cause?
A- too much negative caster
B- too much positive caster
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C- too much negative camber
D- too much positive camber - -B- too much positive caster
A steering gear binds when turning to the left after it has been adjusted. The most
likely cause is that the :
A- worm bearing preload was set too high
B- steering shaft U-joints are sticking
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C- gearbox was not centered when the rash was adjusted
D- recirculating ball nut thrust adjustment is off - -A- worm bearing preload was
set too high
The steering gear sector shaft preload is to be set. Technician A says the steering
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wheel must be in the center position. Technician B says the cause could be that the
relief valve is stuck in the open position: who is right? - -Technician A
The driver of a new truck says that he feels a light tire thump. Technician A says the
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cause could be an out of balance tire. Technician B says the cause could be an over
inflated tire. Who the **** is right? - -Technician B. What a smart mother ****er.
During inspection of a tire, a technician finds a slight bulge in one area of the tread.
The next step taken should be:
A- remove the tire from the rim and seal the inner liner (the bulge probably results
from an air leak)
B- replace the tire as it's use is in violation of CVSA regulations and would put the
truck out of service if it were subjected to a roadside inspection.
C- have the tire retreaded
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D- measure the size of the bulge to see if it is no greater than 3/8 inch and look for a
small, blue triangle stamped into the tire nearby. - -D- measure the size of the
bulge to see if it is no greater than 3/8 inch and look for a small blue triangle
stamped into the tire nearby.
, Technician A says that when diagnosing a power steering leak, the wheels should be
in a straight ahead position. Technician B says that when diagnosing a power
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steering leak the steering wheel should be rotated from stop to stop to put pressure
on the system. Who is right? - -Technician B
A trucks lead springs have broken at a low mileage. A careful inspection reveals no
problems related to the spring system. Such as frozen shackle bushings or worn
hangers, bushings or spring pins. The truck has not been run overloaded. Tech A
says the problem may have occurred because the U bolt nuts were not retirees at
specified intervals after the springs where replaced. Tech B says the whole problem
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could be re use of old u bolts or installation of an inferior type of u bolt. Who's right? -
-Both
A truck exhibits a strange combination of symptoms. The drive axles exhibit chronic
seal wear problems: at the same time for there is some evidence of irregular drive
axle tire wear. There is no evidence of driveshaft imbalance or worn driveshaft parts.
The most likely cause of the problem is:
A-Driver abuse of the truck by frequently popping the clutch in very low gears on a
steel upgrade
B- severe imbalance of the drive axle tires and wheels
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C- worn shock absorbers on the tandem drive axle suspension system
D- worn bushings in the torque rods locating the drive axles - -D- worn
bushings in the torque rods locating the drive axles
A tractor with a single height control valve exhibits a ride height that is consistently
too high. A brief inspection has revealed that the height control valve is in reasonable
mechanical condition and properly adjusted. Technician A says to check the air
brake system operating pressure and make sure it is not too high. Technician B says
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to check the physical condition of all the shock absorbers as well as all the travel
stops that may be incorporated in the suspension. Who is right? - -Technician B
A technician has been asked by a customer if he can get more even tire wear; and
thereby improvise tire life, by rotating the right tires on the tandem drive axles of his
tractor. Technician A says all the tires endure practically identical stresses and wear
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patterns. Technician B says irregular wear patterns will be canceled out. Who is
right? - -Technician B
When checking the front end alignment on a truck it is necessary to add _____ and
_______ to get the included angle :
A- kingpin inclination and toe-in
B- caster and camber
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C- kingpin inclination and camber
D- toe in and caster - -C- kingpin inclination and camber
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