Question 1

Camber is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  axis between the upper and lower pivots on the control arm. 
B)  inward or outward (side to side) vertical tilt of the wheel. 
C)  axis around which the wheel assembly swivels as it turns. 
D)  angle the steering arms make with the steering axis projected toward the center of the rear axle. 
A)  axis between the upper and lower pivots on the control arm. 
B)  inward or outward (side to side) vertical tilt of the wheel. 
C)  axis around which the wheel assembly swivels as it turns. 
D)  angle the steering arms make with the steering axis projected toward the center of the rear axle. B

Question 2

The scrub radius is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the distance between the king pin axis and the contact axis of the wheel assembly. 
B)  backward tilt of the steering axes. 
C)  outward tilt of the wheel. 
D)  inward tilt of the wheel. 
A)  the distance between the king pin axis and the contact axis of the wheel assembly. 
B)  backward tilt of the steering axes. 
C)  outward tilt of the wheel. 
D)  inward tilt of the wheel. A

Question 3

Technician A says running camber is the camber angle while the vehicle is being driven. Technician B says changes to this angle may occur due to the vehicle moving over road irregularities. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both Technician A and Technician B 
D)  Neither Technician A nor Technician B 
A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both Technician A and Technician B 
D)  Neither Technician A nor Technician B C

Question 4

The angle formed between the SAI and the camber line is called the _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dual angle 
B)  Included angle 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B 
A)  Dual angle 
B)  Included angle 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 5

Technician A says a vehicle will pull in the direction of the greatest positive camber. Technician B says camber is affected by ride height. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both Technician A and Technician B 
D)  Neither Technician A nor Technician B 
A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both Technician A and Technician B 
D)  Neither Technician A nor Technician B

Question 6

Toe-in is a condition where the fronts of the wheels, as seen from above, are ______ than the rears of the wheels.

Accepted Answer

A)  Closer together 
B)  Farther apart 
C)  Both A and B-the condition pertains to the difference in distance between the front and rears of the wheels 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Closer together 
B)  Farther apart 
C)  Both A and B-the condition pertains to the difference in distance between the front and rears of the wheels 
D)  None of the above

Question 7

Camber is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  axes between the upper and lower pivots on the control arm. 
B)  side-to-side vertical tilt of the wheel. 
C)  axis around which the wheel assembly swivels as it turns. 
D)  angle the steering arms make with the steering axis projected toward the center of the. rear axle 
A)  axes between the upper and lower pivots on the control arm. 
B)  side-to-side vertical tilt of the wheel. 
C)  axis around which the wheel assembly swivels as it turns. 
D)  angle the steering arms make with the steering axis projected toward the center of the. rear axle

Question 8

Vehicle wander may be caused by all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  worn joints and bushings. 
B)  looseness in steering and suspension components. 
C)  caster angle is off. 
D)  toe is set to zero. 
A)  worn joints and bushings. 
B)  looseness in steering and suspension components. 
C)  caster angle is off. 
D)  toe is set to zero.

Question 9

Tech A says you can adjust camber with shims. Tech B says you can adjust caster with shims. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tech A 
B)  Tech B 
C)  Both Techs A and B 
D)  Neither Tech A nor B 
A)  Tech A 
B)  Tech B 
C)  Both Techs A and B 
D)  Neither Tech A nor B

Question 10

The included angle is found by adding the SAI angle and the ________ angle together.

Accepted Answer

A)  Caster 
B)  Camber 
C)  Scrub radius 
D)  Vehicle pitch 
A)  Caster 
B)  Camber 
C)  Scrub radius 
D)  Vehicle pitch

Question 11

Tech A says toe-out on turns can be affected by caster and camber adjustments. Tech B says bent control arms can affect toe-out on turns. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tech A 
B)  Tech B 
C)  Both Techs A and B 
D)  Neither Tech A nor B 
A)  Tech A 
B)  Tech B 
C)  Both Techs A and B 
D)  Neither Tech A nor B

Question 12

Backward tilt from the vertical is ________ caster.

Accepted Answer

A)  Negative 
B)  Positive 
C)  Vertical 
D)  Horizontal 
A)  Negative 
B)  Positive 
C)  Vertical 
D)  Horizontal

Question 13

Adjustment of ________ is typically accomplished by lengthening or shortening the tie-rod assembly.

Accepted Answer

A)  Toe 
B)  Caster 
C)  Camber 
D)  SAI 
A)  Toe 
B)  Caster 
C)  Camber 
D)  SAI

Question 14

When doing an alignment, the adjustments need to be made in which specific order?

Accepted Answer

A)  Front toe, rear toe, front camber, rear camber, front caster, rear caster 
B)  Rear caster, rear camber, rear toe, front caster, front camber, front toe 
C)  Rear camber, rear toe, front caster, front toe, front camber, rear caster 
D)  Front caster, rear caster, front toe, rear toe, rear camber, front camber 
A)  Front toe, rear toe, front camber, rear camber, front caster, rear caster 
B)  Rear caster, rear camber, rear toe, front caster, front camber, front toe 
C)  Rear camber, rear toe, front caster, front toe, front camber, rear caster 
D)  Front caster, rear caster, front toe, rear toe, rear camber, front camber

Question 15

The alignment machine measures the angles the wheels are at compared to ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  one other 
B)  The rear bumper height 
C)  The front bumber 
D)  None of the above 
A)  one other 
B)  The rear bumper height 
C)  The front bumber 
D)  None of the above

Question 16

The ________ setting is designed to compensate for slight wear in steering joints and components, which may cause the wheels to splay outward or inward while the vehicle is being driven.

Accepted Answer

A)  Toe-in 
B)  Toe-out 
C)  Static toe 
D)  Moving toe 
A)  Toe-in 
B)  Toe-out 
C)  Static toe 
D)  Moving toe

Question 17

A wheel that leans away from the center of the vehicle at the top is said to have ________ camber.

Accepted Answer

A)  Negative 
B)  Positive 
C)  Vertical 
D)  Horizontal 
A)  Negative 
B)  Positive 
C)  Vertical 
D)  Horizontal

Question 18

Choose the correct statement:

Accepted Answer

A)  The two-wheel alignment compares the front wheel angles to the vehicle's centerline taking into account the thrust angle. 
B)  Thrust-angle alignment is done on a vehicle with a solid rear axle to make possible adjustment in the rear. 
C)  In four-wheel alignment, the front angles are adjusted and then the rear wheels are adjusted to conform to the vehicle's centerline and the position of the rear wheels. 
D)  The four-wheel alignment provides the most accurate alignment of the wheels if adjustment of the rear suspension is possible. 
A)  The two-wheel alignment compares the front wheel angles to the vehicle's centerline taking into account the thrust angle. 
B)  Thrust-angle alignment is done on a vehicle with a solid rear axle to make possible adjustment in the rear. 
C)  In four-wheel alignment, the front angles are adjusted and then the rear wheels are adjusted to conform to the vehicle's centerline and the position of the rear wheels. 
D)  The four-wheel alignment provides the most accurate alignment of the wheels if adjustment of the rear suspension is possible.

Question 19

What type of alignment adjustment is probably the most time consuming job?

Accepted Answer

A)  Toe-in with threaded sleeves 
B)  Caster and camber with dual shim packs 
C)  Eccentric bolt with lower suspension arm 
D)  Lower strut rod for caster 
A)  Toe-in with threaded sleeves 
B)  Caster and camber with dual shim packs 
C)  Eccentric bolt with lower suspension arm 
D)  Lower strut rod for caster

Question 20

Scrub radius is the distance between two imaginary points on the road surface: the centerline of the tire using the ________ line and where the ________ centerline contacts the road surface.

Accepted Answer

A)  Camber; caster 
B)  Caster; camber 
C)  Camber; SAI 
D)  SAI; caster 
A)  Camber; caster 
B)  Caster; camber 
C)  Camber; SAI 
D)  SAI; caster

Camber is the:

The scrub radius is:

Technician A says running camber is the camber angle while the vehicle is being driven. Technician B says changes to this angle may occur due to the vehicle moving over road irregularities. Who is correct?

The angle formed between the SAI and the camber line is called the _______.

Technician A says a vehicle will pull in the direction of the greatest positive camber. Technician B says camber is affected by ride height. Who is correct?

Toe-in is a condition where the fronts of the wheels, as seen from above, are ______ than the rears of the wheels.

Camber is the:

Vehicle wander may be caused by all of the following, EXCEPT:

Tech A says you can adjust camber with shims. Tech B says you can adjust caster with shims. Who is correct?

The included angle is found by adding the SAI angle and the ________ angle together.

Tech A says toe-out on turns can be affected by caster and camber adjustments. Tech B says bent control arms can affect toe-out on turns. Who is correct?

Backward tilt from the vertical is ________ caster.

Adjustment of ________ is typically accomplished by lengthening or shortening the tie-rod assembly.

When doing an alignment, the adjustments need to be made in which specific order?

The alignment machine measures the angles the wheels are at compared to ________________.

The ________ setting is designed to compensate for slight wear in steering joints and components, which may cause the wheels to splay outward or inward while the vehicle is being driven.

A wheel that leans away from the center of the vehicle at the top is said to have ________ camber.

Choose the correct statement:

What type of alignment adjustment is probably the most time consuming job?

Scrub radius is the distance between two imaginary points on the road surface: the centerline of the tire using the line and where the centerline contacts the road surface.

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Exam 13: Wheel Alignment Principles

Camber is the:

The scrub radius is:

Technician A says running camber is the camber angle while the vehicle is being driven. Technician B says changes to this angle may occur due to the vehicle moving over road irregularities. Who is correct?

The angle formed between the SAI and the camber line is called the _______.

Technician A says a vehicle will pull in the direction of the greatest positive camber. Technician B says camber is affected by ride height. Who is correct?

Toe-in is a condition where the fronts of the wheels, as seen from above, are ______ than the rears of the wheels.

Camber is the:

Vehicle wander may be caused by all of the following, EXCEPT:

Tech A says you can adjust camber with shims. Tech B says you can adjust caster with shims. Who is correct?

The included angle is found by adding the SAI angle and the ________ angle together.

Tech A says toe-out on turns can be affected by caster and camber adjustments. Tech B says bent control arms can affect toe-out on turns. Who is correct?

Backward tilt from the vertical is ________ caster.

Adjustment of ________ is typically accomplished by lengthening or shortening the tie-rod assembly.

When doing an alignment, the adjustments need to be made in which specific order?

The alignment machine measures the angles the wheels are at compared to ________________.

The ________ setting is designed to compensate for slight wear in steering joints and components, which may cause the wheels to splay outward or inward while the vehicle is being driven.

A wheel that leans away from the center of the vehicle at the top is said to have ________ camber.

Choose the correct statement:

What type of alignment adjustment is probably the most time consuming job?

Scrub radius is the distance between two imaginary points on the road surface: the centerline of the tire using the ________ line and where the ________ centerline contacts the road surface.

Strategy-Based Diagnostics

Safety

Basic Tools and Precision Measuring

Fasteners and Thread Repair

Wheels and Tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

Tire and Wheel Diagnosis and Service

Wheel Bearing and Seal Service

Suspension Systems

Suspension System Service

Steering Systems

Steering Diagnosis and Service

Drive Axle Shafts and Cv Joints

Wheel Alignment Adjustments

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Scrub radius is the distance between two imaginary points on the road surface: the centerline of the tire using the line and where the centerline contacts the road surface.