Deck 120: Alignment Diagnosis and Service

Question 1

If the tie rod ends become worn, which angle is most affected?

A)SAI
B)Camber
C)Toe
D)Caster

Answer 1

Toe

Question 2

Technician A says that a vehicle will pull (or lead) to the side with the most camber (or least negative camber). Technician B says that a vehicle will pull (or lead) to the side with the most positive caster. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Answer 2

Technician A only

Question 3

Technician A says that the front toe determines the thrust angle. Technician B says that the rear toe angle determines the thrust angle. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Answer 3

Technician B only

Question 4

Strut rods, if they are adjustable, can be used to adjust which angle?

A)Caster
B)Camber
C)Toe-out on turns
D)Toe

Question 5

If metal shims are used for alignment adjustment in the front, they adjust ________.

A)Caster
B)Camber
C)Toe
D)Both A and B

Question 6

Which angle is largest?

A)1/2 degree
B)45 minutes
C)1/4 degree
D)0.55 degrees

Question 7

The above vehicle will ________.

A)Wear the outside of the left tire and the inside of the right tire
B)Pull toward the right and feather-edge both tires
C)Pull toward the left
D)None of the above

Question 8

Use the following information to answer the question:


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The vehicle above will ________.

A)pull toward the right
B)lead to the left slightly
C)pull toward the left
D)wander

Question 9

Use the following information to answer the question:


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The vehicle above will ________.

A)pull toward the left and cause feather-edge tire wear
B)wear tires, but will not pull
C)wander
D)will pull, but not wear tires

Question 10

Which alignment angle is most likely to need correction?

A)Camber
B)Toe
C)Caster
D)SAI

Question 11

Technician A says that, as wear occurs, camber usually becomes negative. Technician B says that, as steering linkage wear occurs, toe usually becomes toe-out from an original toe-in specification. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Question 12

The proper order in which to perform a four-wheel alignment is ________.

A)Rear camber, front camber, caster, front toe, rear toe
B)Rear camber and toe, front camber, caster, then front toe
C)Front toe, camber, front caster, rear camber, then rear caster
D)Front camber, caster toe, rear camber, then rear toe

Question 13

Any time a suspension component is replaced or adjusted, wheel alignment should be checked.

Question 14

Technician A says that torque steer is normal for many FWD vehicles. Technician B says that torque steer is normal for many RWD vehicles. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Question 15

What is the maximum allowable steering wheel angle variation from straight?

A)0 degrees
B)6 degrees
C)3 degrees
D)1/2 degree

Question 16

Vehicle curb height should be checked and corrected before performing a wheel alignment.

Question 17

Technician A says that alignment sensor calibration is needed to compensate for bent wheels. Technician B says that sensor calibration is needed to compensate for uneven installation of the sensor on the wheel. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Question 18

Technician A says that TOOT is the last adjustment made in a four wheel alignment. Technician B says that TOOT is a diagnostic angle that is not adjusted in a typical alignment. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Question 19

Cross camber and cross caster should be within 1/2 degree from one side to the other.

Question 20

Which component is typically used to set rear camber in many vehicles?

A)Tie rod end
B)Eccentric cam
C)Eccentric bushing
D)Either A or B

Question 21

Which of these is NOT a part of a systematic diagnostic approach?

A)Isolate the cause
B)Recheck after the repair
C)Verify the problem
D)All of these are part of a systematic diagnostic process.

Question 22

Technician A says to inflate the tires to manufacturer's specifications before performing a wheel alignment. Technician B says to thoroughly inspect the steering and suspension components before performing a wheel alignment. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Question 23

Technician A says that a vehicle must have new tires in order to perform a proper alignment. Technician B says that the tires should be the same size with the same treadwear in order to perform a proper alignment. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Question 24

Technician A says that dragging brakes are often discovered when mounting the alignment sensors on the wheels. Technician B says that dragging brakes on one side of the vehicle will cause a pull. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Question 25

What is the most common cause of memory steer?

A)Binding steering components
B)Binding suspension components
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Question 26

Technician A says that torque steer is normal on some FWD cars, especially during heavy acceleration. Technician B says that broken engine mounts can cause abnormal torque steer. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Question 27

Technician A says that the alignment sensor heads only need to be compensated once per day. Technician B says that the alignment sensor heads should be compensated every time they are mounted on a wheel. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Question 28

Which angle is calculated as the wheels are turned from side to side?

A)Toe
B)TOOT
C)Camber
D)Caster

Question 29

This vehicle has excessive ________.

A)Rear caster
B)Rear toe-in
C)Rear camber
D)Rear toe-out

Question 30

On a vehicle with electronically controlled suspension or stability control, what extra step may be needed to complete an alignment?

A)Adjust the air bag system
B)Reset the steering wheel sensor
C)Reduce the tire pressure
D)Equalize the rear tie rods