ASE Study Questions - Steering and Suspension

Front

To remove the power steering pump, which procedure should be done first?

Back

Loosen the belt tensioner bolt.

Front

Technician A says front wheel setback is usually caused by worn suspension components. Technician B says a slight front wheel setback causes steering pull. Who is right?

Back

Neither A nor B

Front

During rack-and-pinion steering gear service, Technician A says the inner tie-rod ends should be replaced if they are worn excessively. Technician B says the rack gear must be held while loosening the inner tie-rod ends. Who is right?

Back

Both A and B

Front

With the steering column mounted in the vehicle and all linkages connected, a steering wheel has excessive free play. Technician A says the flexible coupling may be worn. Technician B says the steering gear mounting bolts may be loose. Who is right?

Back

Both A and B

Front

To remove the manual steering gear (non-rack-and-pinion type), which procedure should be done first?

Back

Disconnect the battery ground cable.

Front

A manual rack-and-pinion steering gear requires excessive steering effort. Technician A says the lower ball joints on the front suspension may be worn. Technician B says the rack bearing adjustment may be too tight. Who is right?

Back

B only

Front

The coil spring shown is

Back

a variable-rate spring

Front

The steering pulls to the right while driving straight ahead on a truck with a short/long arm (SLA) front suspension and a leaf spring rear suspension. All of the following defects could be the cause of the problem EXCEPT: a broken center bolt in the left rear spring, more positive caster on the left front wheel than the right front wheel, low tire pressure on the right side, excessive toe-in on the front wheels.

Back

excessive toe-in on the front wheels.

Front

Technician A says the front suspension cradle may be measured at various locations to determine if it is bent. Technician B says on some cradles an alignment hole in the cradle must be aligned with a hole in the chassis. Who is right?

Back

Both A and B

Front

To insure correct installation of a new manual or power rack-and-pinion steering gear, which procedure should be done? Options: Loosen the outer tie-rod ends and count the number of turns to remove them., Mark or note the relationship of the steering shaft to the steering gear pinion., Mark and remove the stabilizer bar mounting bolts., Mark the position of steering gear mounting bolts.

Back

Mark or note the relationship of the steering shaft to the steering gear pinion.