Suspension and Steering_1/Maxwell High School

On cold mornings, the warning lamp on a vehicle with a TPMS tire pressure monitoring system stays illuminated for several minutes before it goes out. Which of these is MOST likely the cause of this condition.

• Clogged TPMS sensor.
• Worn tread on one of the tires.
• TPMS initialization.
• Low tire pressure.

Two technicians are discussing sagging coil springs. Technician A says to replace the shocks to lift the vehicle back up. Technician B says coil springs should be replaced in pairs. Who is right?

• A only

• B only

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

The items in the picture belong to what system?

• McPherson Strut Suspension

• Parallelogram Steering

• Rack and Pinion Steering

• Multi link Suspension

When a vehicle's front wheels are parallel to each other, toe is considered to be:

• zero
• negative
• positive
• neutral

Which is not a component of the red brake warning light system?

• Brake fluid level indicator

• Pressure differential switch

• Stop light switch

• Parking brake switch

Name this component

• Ball joint
• tie rod end
• control arm 
• socket

The rear tires on a vehicle with independent rear suspension are worn on the inside tread. Which of the following is MOST likely the cause of this condition?

• The toe.
• Underinflated tires.
• The caster.
• None of the above.

Two technicians are discussing an electronic air suspension system. Technician A says the suspension switch must be turned off before lifting the vehicle. Technician B says to use soapy water to visually inspect this system for leaks. Who is correct?

• Technician A only
• Technician B only
• Both Technician A and B
• Neither Technician A nor B

Loose tie rods are discovered during the initial inspection of a vehicle's steering linkage. Technician A says loose tie rods will cause a clunking or popping noise while turning. Technician B says loose tie rods will result in constant steering correction and vehicle wander. Who is correct?

• Technician A only
• Technician B only
• Both Technician A and B
• Neither Technician A nor B

Technician A says a directional tire must be kept on the same side of the vehicle during a tire rotation. Technician B says tire inflation pressure is considered cold as long as the vehicle has been driven less than ten miles. Who is correct?

• Technician A only
• Technician B only
• Both Technician A and B
• Neither Technician A nor B