Chapter 75 ASE Questions

Front

All of the following are functions of an automotive suspension system EXCEPT: helps provide a smooth ride for passengers. keeps tires in firm contact with the road allows the front wheels to turn from side to side for steering. allows the body to tilt and squat when accelerating or heavily loaded.

Back

allows the body to tilt and squat when accelerating or heavily loaded.

Front

Who is right about the automotive suspension system's relationship with the steering system: Technician A says it works with the steering system to help keep the wheels in correct alignment, while Technician B says it works independently and has no effect on wheel alignment?

Back

Technician A is right.

Front

All of the following are basic components of an automotive suspension system EXCEPT: control arm, steering knuckle, shock absorber.

Back

internal control shaft.

Front

Technician A says an independent suspension system has both the right and left wheels attached to the same solid axle. Technician B says a nonindependent suspension system has both the right and left wheels attached to the same solid axle. Who is right?

Back

Technician B is right.

Front

Which of the following statements regarding vehicle lateral acceleration is false?
It is measured in units or gravity, or g-force
Independent suspension systems generally obtain higher lateral acceleration than nonindependent designs
It is the amount of frictional side force a vehicle can handle before its tires lose traction and skid in a sharp turn

Back

The average passenger vehicles attains a lateral acceleration measurement of 5.0–6.0 Gs

Front

Technician A says a leaf spring can be constructed of one or more flat strips of spring steel, fiberglass, or carbon fiber. Technician B says a torsion bar fastens to the vehicle’s body or frame and to the suspension system control arm. Who is right?

Back

Both

Front

Technician A says a suspension system’s control arm fastens the steering knuckle to the shock absorber. Technician B says the control arm fastens the steering knuckle to the vehicle body or frame. Who is right?

Back

Technician B is correct.

Front

Technician A says a ball joint in an automotive suspension system allows control arm and steering knuckle movement. Technician B says a nut is used on the end of a ball joint stud to increase the space between the control arm and steering knuckle for better steering response. Who is right?

Back

Technician A is right.

Front

Who is right regarding hydraulic oil in automotive shock absorbers and suspension performance: Technician A claims hydraulic oil is the only safe substance for shock absorbers, while Technician B states that increasing the distance of shock absorber compression and extension improves suspension performance?

Back

Neither

Front

Who is right about the automotive strut assembly consisting of a shock absorber, a coil spring, and an upper damper unit, and that strut assemblies are not installed only on rear axles?

Back

Technician A is right.