Steve's Four Wheel Alignment Quiz
Steve's Four Wheel Alignment is a study course book on automobile wheel alignment. Steve talks and demonstrates how to diagnosis, and correct wheel misalignments. The quiz below gauges your understanding of the subject.
- 1.What is the most important alignment angle in terms of tire wear?
- A.
Camber
- B.
Caster
- C.
Toe
- D.
Steering axis inclination
- 2.When performing a four wheel alignment, always start by:
- A.
Checking the tire pressure of all four tires
- B.
Checking the pressure and condition of the tires on the rear axle
- C.
Rotating all four tires
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and C only
- 3.Caster adds directional stability to a vehicle. Too much positive caster can cause:
- A.
Loose steering
- B.
A squealing noise around turns
- C.
Quick braking action
- D.
Hard steering
- 4.It is important to regularly rotate tires. Which of the below choices is correct:
- A.
Tires should be rotated ecery 5,000 - 7,000 miles
- B.
If a vehicle both radial and bias tires, rotate them front to back only
- C.
After rotation a temporary noise problem will develop, but it will go away when the tire pattern returns to normal
- D.
If a vehicle has both radial and bias tires, rotate them in an "x" pattern only
- 5.A vehicle's steering parts are wearing out prematurely. A likely cause is:
- A.
Incorrect camber
- B.
Incorrect caster
- C.
Incorrect toe
- D.
All of the above
- E.
B and C only
- 6.Toe-out is:
- A.
Means the front of the tires are closer together than the rear of the tires
- B.
Means the front of the tires are farther apart than the rear of the tires
- C.
Corrects the tendency of the wheels to deflect out while in motion
- D.
Isn't affected when suspension height is changed
- 7.Benefits of a four wheel alignment include:
- A.
Increased tire life
- B.
Increased fuel economy, if driving habits remain the same
- C.
Increased turning angle
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- 8.The tires on a motor home have an abnormal wear pattern. All you can suggest to your customer is :
- A.
Adjust positive camber
- B.
Buy new, bigger radial tires
- C.
Keep tires properly inflated, rotate them on schedule, and check the alignment
- D.
Replace the tie rods
- 9.On most vehicles, _____ should be adjusted first:
- A.
Camber
- B.
Caster
- C.
Toe
- D.
It doesn't matter which order, unless its a front wheel drive car
- 10.A vehicle's tires show excessive tire wear to one side of the tire tread. A possible cause is:
- A.
A worn steering knuckle
- B.
Incorrect caster
- C.
Incorrect camber
- D.
Improper inflated tires
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