Deck 7: Suspension System Service

Question 1

As a rule, ride height should not vary more than about _________ from side to side or front to rear.

Answer 1

one-half inch; 13 mm
one-half inch
13 mm

Question 2

A damaged upper strut plate would cause which of the following suspension noises?

A)clunking
B)creaking or groaning
C)knocking on acceleration
D)knocking over bumps

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Control arm bushings are common wear items and require replacement.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

During an inspection of a ball joint, the wear indicator is found to be receded into the socket housing.What does this indicate?

A)The ball joint needs lubrication
B)The ball joint is excessively worn
C)The ball joint is serviceable
D)The ball joint needs adjusting

Question 5

A featheredged tire usually indicates incorrect __________.

Question 6

If the __________ __________ ________ are broken, the body will pitch or roll much more than normal when turning a corner.

Question 7

A tire is being inspected.The technician finds excessive wear on one edge of the tire.Which of the following is the MOST LIKELY cause?

A)underinflation
B)overinflation
C)excessive camber
D)excessive caster

Question 8

Most struts can be serviced without removing them from the vehicle.

Question 9

Excessive lean or sway is caused by broken sway bar links.

Question 10

Grease fittings, or Zerk fittings, are large fittings threaded into a component for the injection of grease.

Question 11

All of the following can cause a clunking noise on acceleration or deceleration EXCEPT:

A)worn control arm bushing
B)worn sway bar link
C)worn ball joint
D)worn CV joint

Question 12

Steering knuckles are subject to damage from ___________.

Question 13

__________ affects the thrust angle and should be set (if possible) before setting the front wheel alignment.

A)Camber
B)Caster
C)Zero toe
D)Rear toe

Question 14

To correct for negative or positive thrust angle, rear wheel _____ is adjusted.

A)camber
B)caster
C)toe
D)suspension

Question 15

Some manufacturers specify checking ball joint wear may by measuring rotational torque.

Question 16

During an inspection, the spring bumper is found to be shiny.What does this indicate?

A)The bumper needs to be replaced
B)The spring may be weak
C)The shock may be weak
D)Both B and C are correct

Question 17

__________ is the measurement of the distance between the front and rear tires of the same axle.

A)Ride height
B)Caster
C)Camber
D)Toe

Question 18

Technician A says that worn dampers will generally bounce more than two to three times when performing a bounce test.Technician B says camber is the angle most responsible for straight tracking of the car.Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Question 19

When testing for noises, an electronic ___________ can be very helpful.

Question 20

When you are replacing gas-charged struts or shocks:

A)the gas charge needs to be released before throwing the strut or shock away
B)you should refer to the shock manufacturer's service information before attempting to release the pressure in the shock
C)a small hole is drilled into the lower section of the strut or shock to allow the gas to escape
D)all of the answers are correct