Suspension and Steering ASE Final

What percentage of a vehicle's total curb weight is supported by each of the shock absorbers? A. 0 B. 25 C. 50 D. 100

A. 0

When diagnosing a power steering pump noise, the technician finds that the reservoir is full, but there are metal flakes in the fluid. Which of these is the most likely cause? A. A bad pump. B. An open spool valve. C. The wrong fluid type. D. A bad pressure regulator.

A. A bad pump

On a level road, a vehicle wanders. Technician A says that worn rack and pinion bushings could be the cause. Technician B says that a torn rack and pinion bellows could be the cause. Who is right? A. A onlv B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

A. A onlv

A rear wheel drive vehicle with leaf springs does not track straight (dog tracks). Technician A says that a broken leaf spring center-bolt could be the cause. Technician B says that a broken rear shock absorber mounting bolt could be the cause. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

A. A only

A visual inspection of the power steering system reveals that fluid appears to be boiling out of the cap. Technician A says that the wrong fluid type could be the cause. Technician B says that a loose power steering drive belt could be the cause. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

A. A only

Technician A says that a bent tie rod end can change toe. Technician B says that a binding (sticking) idler arm can change toe. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

A. A only

Technician A says that the negative battery cable should be disconnected prior to replacing an air bag system component in the steering column. Technician B says that a self-powered test can be used to diagnose air bag system components in the steering column. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

A. A only

Technician A says that tightening a replacement idler arm bushing bolt when the front wheels are in an extreme left or right position may cause memory steer. Technician B says that tightening a replacement idler arm bushing bolt when the front wheels are in an extreme left or right position may cause torque steer. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

A. A only

The customer complains of a rattling noise from the right front of the vehicle when driving over bumps. Technician A says that a loose MacPherson strut rod nut could be the cause. Technician B says that a loose right side half shaft could be the cause. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

A. A only

While spinning a tire and wheel assembly on an off-vehicle balancer, excessive radial runout is noticed. Technician A says that a bent wheel rim could be the cause. Technician B savs that worn wheel bearings could be the cause. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

A. A only

A technician is diagnosing a power steering system for a noise complaint. Which of these should the technician do first? A. Check for TSBs related to complaint. B. Flush the power steering fluid. C. Replace the power steering pump. D. Bleed the power steering system,

A. Check for TSBs related to complaint

After the replacement of a damaged left front wheel and tire, the technician notices that the steering wheel is off center. Front toe is out of specification, but caster, camber, and SAl are normal. This could be caused by a bent: A. Inner tie rod. B. Upper control arm. C. Lower control arm. D. Shock absorber.

A. Inner tie rod

Which of these components prevents pressure from exceeding power steering pump limits? A. Pressure relief valve. B. Flow control valve. C. Pressure switch. D. Rotary/spool valve.

A. Pressure relief valve

During a pre-alignment inspection of a high mileage vehicle, a technician sees oil dripping from one of the vehicle's front shock absorbers. The technician should: A. Replace both front shock absorbers. B. Replace the leaking shock absorber. C. Leave the shock alone and perform the alignment. D. Replace both front shock absorbers and coil springs

A. Replace both front shock absorbers

A vehicle bounces and sways too much while driving at highway speeds. Technician A says that weak springs could be the cause. Technician B says that worn shocks could be the cause. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

B. B only

A vehicle equipped with a front torsion bar suspension sits higher on the left front than on the right front. Technician A says that worn shocks could be the cause. Technician B says that a weak right rear spring could be the cause. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A and B

B. B only

After replacement of a leaking power steering pump, a groaning noise is heard when turning the steering wheel. Technician A says that the replacement pump is bad and should be replaced. Technician B says that the power steering system should be bled. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

B. B only

During an alignment on a front wheel drive vehicle, the technician observes that the right front wheel has excessive positive camber, and the left front has excessive negative camber. Technician A says that equalizing the left and right toe may correct the problem. Technician B says that shifting the engine/transmission cradle position may correct the problem. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

B. B only

Technician A says that excessive tire wear on the middle of a tire tread can be caused by underinflation. Technician B says that excessive tire wear on the outside edge of a tire can be caused by incorrect camber. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

B. B only

Technician A says that improperly torqued wheel lug nuts can cause tire out-of-balance. Technician B says that improperly torqued wheel lug nuts can cause disc brake rotor warpage. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

B. B only

Technician A says that power steering pump drive belts should be tightened as much as possible to produce maximum pump pressure. Technician B says that a loose power steering pump drive belt could produce excessive noise during operation. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

B. B only

The power steering fluid is being refilled after a hose has been replaced. Technician A says that air can be purged from the power steering system by holding the steering wheel at the full left or right lock position for 30 seconds. Technician B says that the service manual can be consulted to identify the proper fluid type. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

B. B only

The following question contains the word EXCEPT. Read the question carefully and look for the choice that could NOT cause the described situation. A restricted high-pressure power steering line could cause all of these EXCEPT: A. Overheated fluid. B. Excessive flow rates. C. Low flow rates. D. Excessive pressure

B. Excessive flow rates

A vehicle has a hard pull to the left while driving. The most likely cause is: A. Excessive negative left rear camber. B. Excessive negative right front camber. C. An over inflated left rear tire. D. An over inflated left front tire.

B. Excessive negative right front camber.

A leaking rack and pinion steering gear is being replaced. The proper procedure is to: A. Flush the system, replace the rack, and bleed the system. B. Flush the system, replace the rack, bleed the system, and align the vehicle. C. Replace the rack, replace the pump, flush the system, and bleed the system. D. Replace the rack, replace the hoses, and flush the system.

B. Flush the system, replace the rack, bleed the system, and align the vehicle

In a parallelogram steering linkage, which of these supports the center link? A. Inner and outer tie rods. B. Idler arm and pitman arm. C. Steering coupler. D. Strut rods.

B. Idler arm and pitman arm

Before removing the pitman arm from the sector shaft on a power steering gear, a technician should first: A. Drain the power steering fluid. B. Mark the components for reference. C. Check the rotating torque. D. Check the torque angle,

B. Mark the components for reference

To confirm that tire pull is causing a vehicle to pull to the right, a technician should: A. Reverse the right tire on the rim. B. Switch the two front wheel and tire assemblies. C. Rotate all four tires in an "X" pattern. D. Substitute two different front tires.

B. Switch the two front wheel and tire assemblies.

A vehicle's power steering fluid reservoir has been topped off with brake fluid. Which of these actions should be taken? A. The power steering pump and gear should be replaced. B. The system should be drained, flushed, and refilled. C. The power steering reservoir and hoses should be replaced. D. Nothing, the brake fluid will mix with the power steering fluid.

B. The system should be drained, flushed, and refilled

The following question contains the word EXCEPT. Read the question carefully and look for the choice that could NOT cause the described situation. All of these are adjustable angles EXCEPT: A. Caster. B. Toe-out-on-turns. C. Camber. D. Toe-in/toe-out.

B. Toe-out-on-turns

After two new struts have been installed, a popping/grinding noise is heard when going over speed bumps. The technician should remove the struts and check the: A. Strut for lack of gas. B. Upper strut bearing. C. Front wheel alignment. D. Wheel bearing adjustment

B. Upper strut bearing

During parallel parking maneuvers, a vehicle's engine nearly stalls when turning the steering wheel all the way in either direction. This could be caused by: A. Using an incorrect type of power steering fluid. B. A failed throttle position sensor. C. A failed power steering pressure sensor. D. An over tightened accessory drive belt.

C. A failed power steering pressure sensor

A front wheel bearing on a rear wheel drive vehicle is discolored. Technician A says that insufficient bearing lubricant could be the cause. Technician B says that misadjustment of the bearing could be the cause. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

C. Both A and B

A front wheel drive vehicle exhibits torque steer on acceleration. Technician A says that worn engine mounts could be the cause. Technician B says that an engine cradle out of position could be the cause. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

C. Both A and B

A power steering rack and pinion is being replaced. Technician A says that the toe will need to be reset after the replacement rack is installed. Technician B says that service information specific to the replacement rack may be included in the new rack packaging. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

C. Both A and B

A power steering rack and pinion is being replaced. Technician A says that when reinstalling the outer tie rod ends, they should be installed using the same number of turns required to remove them. Technician B says that the inner tie rod ends can be lengthened or shortened to set toe. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

C. Both A and B

A vehicle wanders when traveling on a smooth and level highway. The alignment is within specifications. Technician A says that the vehicle service history should be researched. Technician B says that a search should be made for related service bulletins. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

C. Both A and B

During a test drive, the technician notices a front end vibration. Technician A says that that too much front tire lateral runout could be the cause. Technician B says that an out-of-balance tire could be the cause. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

C. Both A and B

Technician A says that binding ball joints could cause uneven tire wear on a vehicle. Technician B says that sagging springs could cause uneven tire wear on a vehicle. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

C. Both A and B

Technician A says that the front stabilizer bar (sway bar) can help reduce vehicle body roll while cornering. Technician B says that the rear stabilizer bar (sway bar) can help reduce vehicle body roll while cornering. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

C. Both A and B

The power rack and pinion steering gear is being replaced on a late model vehicle. Technician A says that both the steering gear and the steering wheel should be in the centered position when the flex coupling is reinstalled. Technician B says that the steering wheel should not be rotated while the flex coupling is disconnected from the steering gear. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

C. Both A and B

A vehicle wanders when driven on normal road surfaces. The steering wheel exhibits more play than usual. Which of these should the technician do first? A. Measure power steering pump output pressure. B. Flush the power steering fluid. C. Check for worn steering linkage. D. Measure front rotor lateral runout.

C. Check for worn steering linkage

A tire is being evaluated after a small puncture was found in the sidewall. Which of these should be done? A. Plug the tire. B. Apply a patch to the inside of the tire. C. Discard the tire. D. Install compressed tire sealant through the valve stem

C. Discard the tire

The front tires are wearing on the inside area of the tread 6,000 miles after the wheels were aligned. Which of these is the most likely cause? A. Worn MacPherson struts. B. A binding rack and pinion assembly. C. High-speed cornering. D. Worn lower ball joints.

C. High-speed cornering

A customer reports that the vehicle pulls to the right all the time. The most likely cause is: A. An off-center steering wheel. B. An incorrect toe adjustment. C. Improper tire pressure. D. A broken shock absorber.

C. Improper tire pressure

Which of these wrenches should be used to avoid rounding flare nuts on power steering hoses? A. Box end B. Open end C. Line D. Torx

C. Line

When replacing the front MacPherson struts on a vehicle, a technician should also: A. Replace the coil springs. B. Replace the bearing plates. C. Perform a wheel alignment. D. Adjust the front wheel bearings

C. Perform a wheel alignment

Front and rear camber and toe settings are being adjusted during a four-wheel alignment. The correct order for performing these adjustments is: A. Front camber, rear camber, front toe, rear toe. B. Rear toe, rear camber, front toe, front camber. C. Rear camber, rear toe, front camber, front toe. D. Front toe, rear toe, rear camber, front camber.

C. Rear camber, rear toe, front camber, front toe.

A vehicle's steering wheel does not automatically return to the straight ahead position after making a hard turn to either direction. Which of these could be the cause? A. Too much tire pressure in the front tires. B. Negative caster in both front wheels. C. Too much front wheel toe-in. D. A broken anti-sway bar link.

C. Too much front wheel toe-in

A vehicle pulls to the left after a wheel alignment. Which of these is the most likely cause? A. A weak shock absorber. B. A loose power steering belt. C. A grooved right brake rotor. D. A bad radial tire.

D. A bad radial tire

The rear wheel toe on a vehicle is excessive and the thrust angle is out of specification. Which of these could be the cause? A. Failed right rear wheel bearing. B. Excessive front toe. C. A bad right rear radial tire. D. A bent rear control arm.

D. A bent rear control arm

A vehicle equipped with a belt driven power steering pump has an intermittent loss of power assist. Which of these could be the cause? A. A seized fan clutch. B. An over-tightened power steering belt. C. A power steering pressure switch stuck closed. D. A leaking water pump.

D. A leaking water pump

MacPherson strut-type front suspension systems on a vehicle eliminate the need for: A. A coil spring. B. A lower control arm. C. A lower ball joint. D. An upper ball joint

D. An upper ball joint

The steering angle that helps a vehicle return to a straight-ahead position after a turn is: A. Camber. B. Toe. C. Toe-out-on-turns. D. Caster.

D. Caster

Which of these could cause a rattling noise under the front of a vehicle? A. Weak shock absorbers. B. Weak coil springs. C. Missing plastic air dam. D. Missing sway bar bushings.

D. Missing sway bar bushings.

A driver-side air bag inflator module is to be removed. Technician A says that the inflator module can be removed immediately after the battery negative cable is disconnected. Technician B says that the inflator module can be removed immediately after the air bag system fuse is disconnected. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

D. Neither A nor B

Technician A says that the pressure relief valve should be removed before performing a power steering pressure test. Technician B says that when performing a power steering pressure test, the pressure will be highest when the wheels are in the "straight ahead" position. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

D. Neither A nor B

The front wheels of a vehicle vibrate at speeds above 55 mph (miles per hour). The most likely cause is: A. A loose drag link. B. A worn pitman arm. C. Worn upper control arm bushings. D. Out-of-balance tires

D. Out-of-balance tires

The best location to find the recommended tire inflation pressure for any given vehicle, equipped with OEM recommended tires, is the: A. Sidewall of the tire. B. Spare tire stowage decal. C. Wheel rim. D. Owner's manual.

D. Owner's manual

A rack and pinion steering gear has a power steering fluid leak at the inner tie rod boots. Which of these is the correct repair procedure? A. Replace the boot clamps; bleed; align. B. Replace the inner tie rods; bleed; align. C. Replace the inner tie rod boots; fill; bleed. D. Replace the rack and pinion; bleed; align

D. Replace the rack and pinion; bleed; align

The following question contains the word EXCEPT. Read the question carefully and look for the choice that could NOT cause the described situation. A vehicle pulls right. All of these could be the cause EXCEPT excessive: A. Left-side positive caster. B. Right-side positive camber. C. Left-side negative camber. D. Right-side negative camber.

D. Right-side negative camber

The level of assist of a speed-proportional variable-assist steering system changes in relation to the: A. Fluid flow rate. B. Fluid viscosity. C. Engine speed. D. Vehicle speed.

D. Vehicle speed

Premature front wheel bearing failure can be caused by excessive: A. Brake rotor runout. B. Steering linkage looseness. C. Lug nut torque. D. Wheel offset.

D. Wheel offset

A loud clunking noise comes from a vehicle's front end during braking and acceleration. The most likely cause is: A. A worn stabilizer bar bushing. B. Loose tie rod ends. C. A loose power steering belt. D. Worn control arm bushings.

D. Worn control arm bushings

A solid clunk is felt and heard when going over bumps. Which of these could be the cause? A. Excessive negative camber. B. A worn outer CV joint. C. Insufficient accessory drive belt tension. D. Worn front strut mounts.

D. Worn front strut mounts