Question 1

A weak spring will NOT cause _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  poor braking
B)  abnormal steering
C)  premature U-joint failure
D)  premature ball joint failure

Question 2

What controls the up-and-down movement of a vehicle as it moves down a bumpy road?

Accepted Answer

A)  struts
B)  shock absorbers
C)  both A and B
D)  neither A nor B

Question 3

What is the purpose of an air shock system?

Accepted Answer

An air shock system adjusts th...

Question 4

Multileaf springs are fixed rate springs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The ____________________ bar provides directional stability by reducing body roll.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Technician A says leaf springs may be made of cast iron. Technician B says leaf springs may be made from a fiber composite material. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Suspension bushings are being discussed. Technician A says the rubber bushings used in a control arm flex and twist as the control arm moves up and down. Technician B says rubber bushings should be lubricated with petroleum-based lubricants every 30,000 miles. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

When the shoulder on a grease fitting of a ball joint is flush with the housing, the ball joint should be replaced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

_____ occurs when a wheel hits a bump and moves up.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

____________________ occurs when the wheel hits a dip or hole and moves downward.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ occurs when the wheel hits a...

Question 11

List at least four functions of the suspension system.

Accepted Answer

Supports the weight of the vehicle
Keep...

Question 12

After installing a new control arm bushing, the control arm end cap nuts or bolts should not be torqued until the vehicle _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  is at its curb height
B)  has been bounced and allowed to settle out
C)  has its front end aligned
D)  both A and B

Question 13

Which type of spring weighs the least?

Accepted Answer

A)  monoleaf
B)  multileaf
C)  fiberglass leaf
D)  quarter leaf

Question 14

Unusual tire wear patterns can be caused by worn shock absorbers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Most passenger cars use a shock with a _____ ratio.

Accepted Answer

A)  40/60
B)  50/50
C)  80/20
D)  90/10

Question 16

Technician A says conventional shock absorbers dampen spring movement. Technician B says conventional shock absorbers absorb shock. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

The faster a shock absorber moves, the more resistance it has to the movement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 46: Suspension Systems

The faster a shock absorber moves, the more resistance it has to the movement.

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List at least four functions of the suspension system.

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Supports the weight of the vehicle
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What is the purpose of an air shock system?

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The ____________________ bar provides directional stability by reducing body roll.

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_____ occurs when a wheel hits a bump and moves up.

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____________________ occurs when the wheel hits a dip or hole and moves downward.

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After installing a new control arm bushing, the control arm end cap nuts or bolts should not be torqued until the vehicle _____.

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A weak spring will NOT cause _____.

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Multileaf springs are fixed rate springs.

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What controls the up-and-down movement of a vehicle as it moves down a bumpy road?

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When the shoulder on a grease fitting of a ball joint is flush with the housing, the ball joint should be replaced.

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Most passenger cars use a shock with a _____ ratio.

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Unusual tire wear patterns can be caused by worn shock absorbers.

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Technician A says conventional shock absorbers dampen spring movement. Technician B says conventional shock absorbers absorb shock. Who is correct?

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Which type of spring weighs the least?

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Exam 46: Suspension Systems

The faster a shock absorber moves, the more resistance it has to the movement.

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List at least four functions of the suspension system.

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What is the purpose of an air shock system?

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Technician A says leaf springs may be made of cast iron. Technician B says leaf springs may be made from a fiber composite material. Who is correct?

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The ____________________ bar provides directional stability by reducing body roll.

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_____ occurs when a wheel hits a bump and moves up.

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____________________ occurs when the wheel hits a dip or hole and moves downward.

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Suspension bushings are being discussed. Technician A says the rubber bushings used in a control arm flex and twist as the control arm moves up and down. Technician B says rubber bushings should be lubricated with petroleum-based lubricants every 30,000 miles. Who is correct?

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After installing a new control arm bushing, the control arm end cap nuts or bolts should not be torqued until the vehicle _____.

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A weak spring will NOT cause _____.

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Multileaf springs are fixed rate springs.

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What controls the up-and-down movement of a vehicle as it moves down a bumpy road?

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When the shoulder on a grease fitting of a ball joint is flush with the housing, the ball joint should be replaced.

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Most passenger cars use a shock with a _____ ratio.

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Unusual tire wear patterns can be caused by worn shock absorbers.

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Technician A says conventional shock absorbers dampen spring movement. Technician B says conventional shock absorbers absorb shock. Who is correct?

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Which type of spring weighs the least?

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