DSL-205 Mid-Term

If the vehicle uses a full-sized spare tire, the rotation pattern will be one of two ________ rotations, which are variations of the four-tire forward-cross or rearward-cross pattern.

• Three-tire

• Four-tire

• Five-tire

• Two-tire

Technician A says that if the tire pressure inflation specifications on the driver's door are missing or painted over, you should check the tire pressure specification on the tire sidewall and inflate the tire to this pressure. Technician B says that is a potentially dangerous mistake since the specification listed on the tire sidewall is the maximum tire pressure the tire should contain usually after it has been operation and has heated up. Who is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both Tech A & B

• Neither Tech A nor Tech B

Which of the following would be used to produce the clamping force necessary to keep the wheels on the vehicle?

• Bead seat

• Torque wrench

• Demountable rim

• Open-center rim

When the vehicle is empty, the dead axles are often __________ to save fuel.

• Lowered

• Raised

• Centered

• Regulated

Which of these tools would you use to remove the tie rod end from the steering arm?

• Pickle fork

• Kingpin

• Drop arm

• Tie rod

What would you spray around a tire valve stem and core to detect air leaks?

• Soapy water

• Lubricant

• Compressed air

• Oil

All wheel nuts must be tightened to the correct torque and in the proper __________.

• Sequence

• Direction

• Clamping force

• Alignment

Technician A says that it's important to inspect wheels and rims for lateral and radial runout conditions while checking vibration-related complaints. Technician B says that before checking for runout, it is important to first check for problems in the hub, such as loose wheel bearings. Who is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both Tech A & B

• Neither Tech A nor B

When the vehicle rolls down the road, __________.

• The tires toe-out

• The tires' caster increases

• The tires toe-in

• The tires' caster decreases

Technician A says that tubeless tires are much easier to repair. Technician B says that tube tires are much easier to repair than the tubeless tires. Who is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both Tech A & B

• Neither Tech A nor B