Deck 6: Suspension Systems Principles

Question 1

Springs support the weight of the vehicle and absorb the bumps and movements that occur when driving.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Shock absorbers are actually:

A)ball joints
B)steering knuckles
C)control arms
D)dampers

Answer 2

D

Question 3

All of the following are included in a MacPherson strut assembly EXCEPT:

A)shock
B)spring
C)ball joint
D)upper steering pivot

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Strut designs are being discussed.Technician A says the conventional MacPherson strut suspension combines a coil spring, damper, and bearing plate into a single unit.Technician B says a new form of MacPherson strut uses a modified steering knuckle.Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)Neither A or B

Question 5

The most common type of damper is the direct double-acting hydraulic unit.

Question 6

_____ occurs when the wheel hits a bump and moves downward.

A)Jounce
B)Rebound
C)Compression
D)Deflection

Question 7

With a __________ suspension, the steering knuckle is taller than a traditional strut or SLA suspension, often reaching the height of the top of the tire.

A)multilink
B)MacPherson
C)short/long arm
D)4WD

Question 8

Coil spring designs and ratings are being discussed.Technician A says coil springs may have a linear rate.Technician B says coil springs may have a variable rate.Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Question 9

Steering knuckles are also sometimes called hub carriers or ____________________.

Question 10

The ____________________ bar reduces body roll.

Question 11

Modified strut suspensions relocate the spring away from the ______.

A)wheel
B)tire
C)damper
D)strut

Question 12

The amount of force it takes to compress or twist a spring a certain amount is called _____________.

Question 13

Torsion bar suspension is used in many ______ vehicles.

A)high-performance
B)luxury
C)economy
D)4WD

Question 14

Semi-independent suspensions are found on the rear of many front-wheel drive vehicles.

Question 15

The less _____________ weight a vehicle has, the better the handling and ride will be.

Question 16

Lateral acceleration is the measurement of the vehicle's ability to accelerate in a straight line.

Question 17

What is the purpose of a stabilizer bar?

A)To reduce jounce
B)To reduce rebound
C)To reduce body roll and lean when cornering
D)None of the above

Question 18

The ____________________ suspension consists of two unequal length control arms connected with a steering knuckle.

Question 19

Leaf springs typically accompany MacPherson strut suspensions.

Question 20

______ is when the rear of the vehicle loses traction and causes the rear of the vehicle to slide during a corner.

A)Oversteer
B)Understeer
C)Jounce
D)Rebound