Deck 18: Unibody-Frame Realignment

Question 1

ASE-Style Multiple Choice ____ normally results from a front or rear hit that pushes body panels toward the center of the vehicle.

A)Sag damage
B)Diamond damage
C)Twist damage
D)Length damage

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Pinch weld clamps are nylon straps that can be wrapped around parts during pulling.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

ASE-Style Multiple Choice Which of the following is LEAST-Likely a component of a typical frame rack?

A)a ramp
B)a pulling chain
C)a hydraulic lift
D)a datum plane

Answer 3

D

Question 4

ASE-Style Multiple Choice ____ refers to the direction of pulling force applied by the frame straightening equipment to remove the damage.

A)Vehicle anchoring
B)Overpulling
C)Traction direction
D)Lateral deflection

Question 5

ASE-Style Multiple Choice The use of hydraulic realignment equipment to stretch damaged metal back to its original shape is MOST-Likely referred to as:

A)pulling
B)stress relieving
C)traction
D)vehicle anchoring

Question 6

ASE-Style Multiple Choice ____ results from impact damage that forces parts or panels up or down.

A)Height damages
B)Width damage
C)Sag damage
D)Length damage

Question 7

Front-end collisions result when a vehicle is moving forward and hits a stationary object or another vehicle.

Question 8

A restraint bar is a hybrid machine that has features of both a bench and rack.

Question 9

Measurements are made at body-frame reference points while pulling to return the vehicle to its original dimensions.

Question 10

ASE-Style Multiple Choice ____ uses hydraulic power to force the body structure or frame back into position.

A)Lateral deflection
B)Pulling equipment
C)In-floor straightening
D)Vehicle anchoring

Question 11

Portable body and frame pullers have a hydraulic pressure system installed between the removable main frame and the mast.

Question 12

ASE-Style Multiple Choice ____ are attached to the damaged area of a vehicle to accommodate pulling chains.

A)Pulling clamps
B)Pulling towers
C)Frame racks
D)Hydraulic rams

Question 13

Unibody-frame straightening equipment is used to apply tremendous force to move the frame or body structure back into alignment.

Question 14

When realigning a vehicle, a pull force, or traction, should be applied in the opposite direction from the force of the impact.

Question 15

ASE-Style Multiple Choice ____ results when parts are pushed to the center by a side or angled impact.

A)Height damages
B)Width damage
C)Sag damage
D)Length damage

Question 16

ASE-Style Multiple Choice A ____, similar to a rack, is generally a portable or stationary steel table for straightening severe vehicle damage.

A)pulling clamp
B)hydraulic ram
C)frame rack
D)bench straightening system

Question 17

During a side collision, or "T-bone hit," one vehicle smashes into another from the side.

Question 18

Most portable frame pullers have a thick steel table to which pulling towers and anchoring clamps are attached.

Question 19

ASE-Style Multiple Choice ____ allow you to adjust the height of the traction directions.

A)Roll bars
B)Sill plates
C)Tower collars
D)Strut plates

Question 20

Lateral deflection is frontal unibody damage.

Question 21

______________________________ involves clamping the vehicle down so that it will not move during the straightening process.

Question 22

ASE-Style Multiple Choice Parts that are designed into unibody vehicles to control and absorb collision forces, minimize structural damage, and increase occupant protection are MOST-Likely called:

A)tower collars
B)stress concentrators
C)roll bars
D)sill plates

Question 23

When planning the repair (pulling)sequence, what are the two basic guides that you should remember in order to ensure that misalignment and damage will be corrected with minimum metalworking and without further damage?

Question 24

ASE-Style Multiple Choice ____ is done by pulling the damage a few millimeters beyond its original dimension.

A)Overpulling
B)Overstretching
C)Vehicle anchoring
D)In-floor straightening

Question 25

ASE-Style Multiple Choice The term ____ refers to a two to three millimeter difference between the spec dimensions and your actual measurement.

A)measurement tolerance
B)traction
C)reference point
D)lateral deflection

Question 26

ASE-Style Multiple Choice While having a discussion, Technician A says that if stress is not removed from a panel and a second collision occurs, less force is required to cause the same or greater damage and could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Technician B says that the vehicle could dimensionally distort, causing handling problems. Who is correct?

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

Question 27

What sequence do you usually use when conducting a total structure realignment procedure?

Question 28

____________________ damage results when a vehicle flips over.

Question 29

A(n)____________________ is an accessory that allows you to attach a pulling chain to the top of a shock tower.

Question 30

What procedure should you observe when planning the pulling process?

Question 31

ASE-Style Multiple Choice The best way to monitor heat application is with a ____.

A)strut plate
B)tower collar
C)restraint bar
D)heat crayon

Question 32

ASE-Style Multiple Choice All of the following are components of a portable hydraulic ram system EXCEPT:

A)a portable pump
B)a sill plate
C)a wedge
D)a spreader

Question 33

ASE-Style Multiple Choice A ____ is often used to pull down from under the vehicle.

A)frame machine
B)chain pulley
C)restraint bar
D)strut plate

Question 34

ASE-Style Multiple Choice Which of the following statements is LEAST-Likely true?

A)A restraint bar can be used to hold or maintain a dimension in an opening when pulling.
B)A door aligner is designed to flex a door and its hinges for correcting alignment.
C)When it is necessary to remove the engine or transmission mounts, an engine holder can be used to support the engine.
D)A hydraulic ram is a special bar that snaps on to the door lock and striker.

Question 35

A(n)_________________________ is a large framework with hydraulic equipment for pulling out major structural damage.

Question 36

ASE-Style Multiple Choice While having a discussion, Technician A says that one of the signs of stress on unibody cars is a misaligned door. Technician B says that dents and buckles in aprons and rails are signs of stress. Who is correct?

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

Question 37

____________________ equipment holds the vehicle stationary during pulling and measuring.

Question 38

ASE-Style Multiple Choice As a general rule, vehicle straightening is needed whenever the damage involves any of the following EXCEPT:

A)the suspension
B)the steering
C)the powertrain mounting points
D)the strut plate

Question 39

How do you use pinch weld clamps to anchor a unibody vehicle?

Question 40

How do you anchor a full-frame vehicle?