Suspension Components Shock absorbers

Shock fade is the point at which the shock absorber can no longer control spring oscillations effectively due to fluid aeration

• True

• False

The two modes of shock absorber operation are?

• single and dual speed

• compression and bump

• rebound and jounce

• compression and rebound

Typical gas pressures within a conventional nitrogen charged shocks are around?

• 60 to 80 kPa

• 600 to 800 bar

• 6 to 8 kPa

• 600 to 800 kPa

Hydraulic fluid flow within a conventional shock absorber is controlled using ___________?

• servos

• valves

• taps

• solenoids

During the rebound phase of a conventional shock absorber, its effective stoke is lengthened

• True

• False

What gas is used in shock absorbers to help control aeration of the hydraulic fluid

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Helium

• Acetylene

A working shock absorber should be able to reduce the spring oscillations to around?

• three cycles

• half a cycle

• one and a half cycles

• two and a half cycles

When attached to a suspension system , a conventional type shock absorber uses _________ to control spring oscillations.

• Electrical principals

• Mechanical principals

• Pneumatic principles

• Hydraulic principles

An air shock absorber, relies on _________ to control vehicle height and dampening characteristics.

Select ALL that apply

• Control module

• Height sensors

• Air compressor

• Control valves

What is the main function of an automotive shock absorber?

• to control spring oscillations

• They provide the Anti-Dive function when braking

• Used to prevent body roll

• to keep the tyre in contact with the road surface