Exam 113: Front Suspensions and Service

Technician A says that when removing pinch bolt connections, turn the nut, not the bolt. Technician B says to tighten the pinch bolt until the steering knuckle is deformed by 0.050 inches. Which technician is correct?

Unusual noise during a test drive can be caused by ________.

Technician A says that most loaded ball joints can have up to 0.050 inches of axial free play and still be within specifications. Technician B says that follower ball joints generally should have no more than 0.050 inches of play. Which technician is correct?

Which of these illustrates axial ball joint play?

Two technicians are discussing suspension bushings. Technician A says that replacing control arm bushings usually requires special tools. Technician B says using high-performance urethane bushings may cause excessive noise to be transferred to the passenger compartment. Which technician is correct?

Defective ball joints can cause all of the following problems EXCEPT ________.

Which tool is most often used to measure suspension component free play?

While servicing a vehicle with modified strut front suspension, technician A makes sure the lower control arm is supported. Technician B says that the coil spring must be removed from the strut assembly to service a modified strut vehicle. Which technician is correct?

Technician A says that front shock replacement on most vehicles requires a special spring compressor. Technician B says that front shock absorbers can be replaced with the weight of the vehicle on the wheels. Which technician is correct?

A vehicle is equipped with longitudinal torsion bars attached to the front lower control arms. Technician A says that this vehicle has loaded lower ball joints. Technician B says that the ball joints on this vehicle should be unloaded to test for radial and axial play. Which technician is correct?

Which of the ball joints in this illustration is worn out and needs replacing?

Which of the following is NOT helpful information in diagnosing a suspension problem?

A proper road test should include which of the following?

Technician A says that a MacPherson strut typically does not include the spring as part of the strut assembly. Technician B says that a modified strut typically does not include the spring as part of the strut assembly. Which technician is correct?

A noise and a pull toward one side during braking is a common symptom or a worn or defective ________.

Technician A says that it is a good idea to recommend replacing upper strut bearings when replacing MacPherson struts. Technician B says that all MacPherson struts can be serviced by replacing the cartridge inside the strut assembly. Which technician is correct?

Most manufacturers specify a maximum axial play for ball joints of about ________.

Technician A says that many vehicles use lower control arms with non-removable ball joints. Technician B says that heat should be used to bend a deformed suspension component within specifications. Which technician is correct?

What should the technician do when replacing stabilizer bar links?

Where is the most common location for the coil spring on an SLA front suspension?