ASE G1 D. Suspension and Steering
What is the first step in working with the power steering system? - ✅✅-Disarm
airbag (SRS) system.
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What should be checked before adjusting the power steering fluid level? -
-Fluid type.
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What should be inspected and replaced in the power steering system? -
-Hoses, fittings, O-rings, coolers, and filters.
What should be done before flushing the power steering system? - ✅✅-Retrieve
and record diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
What should be inspected and replaced in the steering linkage? - ✅✅ -Pitman arm,
center link, idler arm(s), tie rods, tie rod sleeves/adjusters, clamps, and tie rod ends.
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What should be done before inspecting the front suspension system? -
-Disable air suspension system.
What should be inspected in the front suspension system? - ✅✅ -Upper and lower
control arms, bushings, shafts, track bar, strut rods/radius arms, upper and lower ball
joints, non-independent front axle assembly, front steering knuckle/spindle
assemblies, and suspension system coil/air springs.
What should be inspected in the front suspension system? - ✅✅ -Leaf spring(s),
leaf spring insulators (silencers), shackles, brackets, bushings, center pins/bolts,
mounts, torsion bars, stabilizer bar (sway bar) bushings, brackets, links, strut
cartridge/assembly, strut bearing, and mount.
What should be inspected in the rear suspension system? - ✅✅ -Coil/air springs,
spring insulators (silencers), lateral links/arms (track bars), control (trailing) arms,
stabilizer bars (sway bars), bushings, links, leaf spring(s), leaf spring insulators
(silencers), shackles, brackets, bushings, center pins/bolts, rebound and jounce
bumpers, strut cartridge/assembly, upper mount assembly, non-independent rear
axle assembly, ball joints, tie rod/toe linkages, knuckle/spindle assembly, shock
absorbers, mounts, and bushings.
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What should be done to identify noise related concerns in the suspension system? -
-Service front and rear wheel bearings/hub assemblies.
What should be done to identify driver assist systems? - ✅✅-Check if applicable.
What are some alignment-related symptoms? - ✅✅-Vehicle wander, drift, and pull.