154 Suspension L3

How is Control arm connected to the steering knuckle

• Ball joint

• Track rod

• Bushes

• Strut

What is purpose of strut rod on control arm?

• Prevents movement of control arm.

• Aligns the bushes

• holds steering knuckle

• supports axle housing

Why do we use ball joints on suspension?

• To limit the amout of travel in any direction

• To allow limited travel in all direction

• To stop driveshaft movement

• To mount top of Macpherson strut

Which statement is not true of Dampers?

• maintain dynamic ride control to the vehicle

• To carry weight of vehicle

• to maintain contact between road and the wheels

• to absorb road shock

To reduce spring oscillations what is fitted to suspension?

• Gas Springs

• Air Springs

• Alloy Wheels

• Shock absorbers

A double acting damper reduces spring oscillations by?

• Converting energy to heat

• Converting mechanical energy into oil

• Pumping up the suspension

• Valving

Why are some dampers known as double acting

• They operate on extension and compression

• They use gas and hydraulic oil

• They use two pistons connected by valves

• They use hydragas and hydrolastic fluid.

A shock absorber connected to suspension via a lever is also known as?

• Macpherson

• Armstrong

• Hydrolastic

• Pneumatic