AUT104 Week 6 Flashcard

Front

Unsprung mass includes all of these, EXCEPT: wheel and tire assemblies, nonindependent axle, outboard brake assemblies.

Back

frame/chassis.

Front

When a wheel and tire assembly hits a speed bump, the assembly moves upward. Select one: True, False

Back

True

Front

Who is correct regarding the purpose of the suspension system and the weight of unsprung components: Tech A says that one purpose of the suspension system is to keep the tires in contact with the road. Tech B says that the heavier the weight of the unsprung components, the smaller the reaction force they will generate?

Back

Tech A

Front

Who is correct: Tech A says that yaw is when a vehicle deviates from its straight path. Tech B says that roll is felt during hard braking?

Back

Tech A

Front

The suspension system performs all of the following functions EXCEPT:
- absorbing the large road forces generated while driving on non-perfect roads.
- holding the wheels and tires in the proper orientation.
- supporting the weight of the chassis, drivetrain, passenger compartment, occupants, and any additional load.

Back

monitoring the tread wear of each tire.

Front

If a wheel and tire are very light, they will not generate as much ________, so it is easier for the spring to push them back down, maintaining contact with the road.

Back

Upward force

Front

The three terms pitch, roll, and yaw describe the movement of a vehicle around three axes labeled X, Y, and Z. Technician A says that roll occurs when the vehicle is being braked. Technician B says that yaw occurs in a vehicle when the vehicle is being drifted. Who is correct?

Back

Technician B

Front

The ________ is all the parts of the vehicle that are not supported by springs, including the components that follow the road contours, such as wheels, tires, axles, and outboard brake assemblies.

Back

Unsprung mass

Front

________ refers to the lateral movement of the axle housing during turning.

Back

Cornering force

Front

What type of spring is mounted on a strut suspension system?

Back

Coil spring