Steering and Suspension Types

What type of frame is shown?

• Perimeter-style full frame

• Ladder-style full frame

• Monocoque

• Unibody

A solid axle is an example of:

• Independent suspension

• Dependent suspension

• SLA suspension

• MacPherson strut suspension

In a MacPherson strut suspension system on the front of a vehicle, what is the upper pivot point for the steering system?

• Upper ball joint

• Kingpin

• Strut bearing

• Sector shaft

This suspension component is used to transfer the motion of the suspension from one side of the vehicle to the other side

• Torsion bar

• Radius rod

• Centre link

• Sway bar

This suspension component is used to provide longitudinal support to a single pivot control arm

• I Beam

• Radius rod

• Sway bar

• Torsion bar

Which is NOT a type of automotive suspension spring?

• Coil spring

• Leaf spring

• Torsion bar

• Diaphragm spring

This suspension component is acts as the spring in most four-wheel-drive vehicles

• I Beam

• Radius rod

• Centre link

• Torsion bar

Is the ride height of a torsion bar suspension easily adjustable?

• Yes

• No

• Define "easy"

What component can pivot on leaf spring deflection, and where is it typically located?

• Shackle can pivot, located at rear

• Shackle can pivot, located at front

• Hanger can pivot, located at rear

• Shackle can pivot, located at front

A ball joint that features the control arm on top of the steering knuckle would be classified as a ____________ ball joint

• Loaded

• Unloaded

• Compression

• Extension