Steering And Suspension-slo
Unit Test
- 1.Tech A says that the steering column transfers the linear movement of the steering wheel to the steering knuckle. Tech B says that the steering wheel transmits the driver's steering effort from the steering wheel to the steering box. Who is correct?
- A.
Tech A
- B.
Tech B
- C.
Both Techs A and B
- D.
Neither Tech A nor B
- 2.There are two main types of steering systems used on vehicles today. They include:
- A.
Rack and pinion and parallelogram.
- B.
Parallelogram and linkage.
- C.
Rack pinion and linkage.
- D.
Linkage and tie rod.
- 3.The _______________ connect(s) the wheels to the suspension and steering system.
- A.
Pitman arm
- B.
Inner tie rods
- C.
Steering knuckle
- D.
Idler arm
- 4.The ______________ is a tooth gear that meshes with the rack.
- A.
Side gear
- B.
Front gear
- C.
Ring gear
- D.
Pinion gear
- 5.The ______________ protect(s) the inner joints from dirt and contaminants.
- A.
Inner tie rod ends
- B.
Ball joints
- C.
Rubber bellows
- D.
Control arm
- 6.The _____________ transfer(s) movement from the steering box to the center link.
- A.
Inner tie rods
- B.
Pitman arm
- C.
Ball joints
- D.
Control arm
- 7.The _______________ is used to measure the run-out or movement on different parts of the steering system, such as play in tie rod ends.
- A.
Power steering analyzer
- B.
Dial indicator
- C.
Digital volt-ohmmeter
- D.
Circuit tester
- 8.The _____________ power steering pump also applies assist to hydraulic brakes on some vehicles.
- A.
Fully electric
- B.
Electric powered
- C.
Hydraulic
- D.
None of the above
- 9.The ___________________ keeps constant electrical contact with the air bag as the steering wheel is turned from lock to lock
- A.
Rotary spring
- B.
Coil spring
- C.
Leaf spring
- D.
Clock spring
- 10.A tie rod on each side of the vehicle connects each ______________ to the center link.
- A.
Control arm
- B.
Wheel assembly
- C.
Idler arm
- D.
Pitman arm
- 11.Unsprung mass is all these EXCEPT:
- A.
Wheels.
- B.
Axles.
- C.
Frame.
- D.
Outboard brake assemblies.
- 12.Tech A says a shock absorber dampens spring oscillation. Tech B says there is oil in the shock that heats up as it absorbs the energy of the motion. Who is correct?
- A.
Tech A
- B.
Tech B
- C.
Both Techs A and B
- D.
Neither Tech A nor B
- 13.Tech A says all ball joints are loaded. Tech B says on a short/long-arm suspension system, the upper ball joint is normally a follower ball joint. Who is correct?
- A.
Tech A
- B.
Tech B
- C.
Both Techs A and B
- D.
Neither Tech A nor B
- 14.What type of spring is mounted on a strut suspension system?
- A.
Leaf spring
- B.
Coil spring
- C.
Torsion bar
- D.
None of the above
- 15.Camber is the:
- A.
Axes between the upper and lower pivots on the control arm.
- B.
Side-to-side vertical tilt of the wheel.
- C.
Axis around which the wheel assembly swivels as it turns.
- D.
angle the steering arms make with the steering axis projected toward the center of the rear axle.
- 16.Positive caster is:
- A.
Forward tilt of the steering axes.
- B.
Backward tilt of the steering axes.
- C.
Outward tilt of the wheel.
- D.
Inward tilt of the wheel.
- 17.Toe is the:
- A.
Wheel tilted out at the top.
- B.
Wheel tilted in at the top.
- C.
The angle of the tires relative to each other when viewed from above.
- D.
Line through the center of the car.
- 18.The scrub radius is:
- A.
What the tire does when turning in a circle.
- B.
The distance between two imaginary points on the road surface between the camber line and the steering axis inclination (SAI) centerline.
- C.
The scuff marks made by car tires.
- D.
None of the above
- 19.The Ackermann principle is:
- A.
When the steering wheel automatically returns to center.
- B.
Where the inside wheels are able to turn at a different radius than the outside wheels.
- C.
The offset of the front wheels.
- D.
The difference in the ride height from front to rear.
- 20.Tech A says you can adjust camber with shims. Tech B says you can adjust caster with shims. Who is correct?
- A.
Tech A
- B.
Tech B
- C.
Both Techs A and B
- D.
Neither Tech A nor B
- 21.Vehicle wander may be caused by what?
- A.
Worn joints and bushings
- B.
Looseness in steering and suspension components
- C.
Caster angle is off
- D.
All the above
- 22.Ride height may only be checked if the vehicle has:
- A.
Matching tires.
- B.
Properly inflated tires.
- C.
No additional weight in the vehicle.
- D.
All the above
- 23.When checking for a bad shock absorber, you should look for:
- A.
A slight oil film on the shock.
- B.
Excessive oil.
- C.
Worn-out bushings.
- D.
Both B and C
- 24.When doing an alignment, the adjustments need to be made in which specific order?
- A.
Front toe, rear toe, front camber, rear camber, front caster, rear caster
- B.
Rear caster, rear camber, rear toe, front caster, front camber, front toe
- C.
Rear camber, rear toe, front caster, front toe, front camber, rear caster
- D.
Front caster, rear caster, front toe, rear toe, rear camber, front camber
- 25.During cornering, centrifugal force acts on a vehicle to produce:
- A.
Under-steer.
- B.
Side force.
- C.
Over-steer.
- D.
Slip angle.
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