Deck 7: Suspension System Service

Question 1

Oil loss, noise, or ........indicate a shock absorber needs replaced.

Answer 1

excessive bounce

Question 2

A knocking sound from the front suspension is heard during turns: Technician A says a broken sway bay link may be the cause.Technician B says a worn sway bar bushing may be the cause.Who is correct?

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

Answer 2

A

Question 3

A FWD vehicle has been in a collision, and the left front wheel is notably leaning in at the top: Technician A says the steering knuckle may be damaged.Technician B says the lower control arm is bent.Who is correct?

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

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Technician A says if a vehicle's ride height is below specifications, a wheel alignment can still be performed.Technician B says if ride height is too low, the shocks and springs are weak and need to be replaced.Who is correct?

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

Question 5

Technician A says most front suspension springs are coil springs.Technician B says some vehicles use torsion bars as the front springs.Who is correct?

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

Question 6

All of the following statements about front suspensions are correct except:

A)Most struts suspensions eliminate the upper control arm and ball joint
B)The load-carrying ball joint is in the control arm on which the spring sits
C)The load-carrying ball joint on a MacPherson strut suspension is the lower joint
D)The non-load carrying ball joint is called a following ball joint.

Question 7

Before replacing loose ball joints, you should first check the ........for the wear specifications.

Question 8

When serving MacPherson struts, a ........is needed to safely disassembly the strut assembly.

Question 9

If the vehicle ride height is lower than specification, the ........are likely weak and need replaced.

Question 10

A ........fitting is used to lubricate ball joints and other front end components.