Question 1

________ is a pull that occurs during heavy acceleration.

Accepted Answer

A)   Hard steering
B)   Torque steer
C)   Drift
D)   Vehicle wander B

Question 2

Tech A says when checking suspension parts, the jack needs to be placed under the lower control arm. Tech B says when checking suspension parts, a block of wood will need to be placed between the control arm and frame. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Technician A says torsion bars are a unique type of spring, because they can be adjusted to remove sag when it occurs. Technician B says that leaf and coils springs cannot have their sag adjusted out. 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 C

Question 4

The sensors in the ________ provide information to a steering control module for electric power steering assist or for the electronic stability control system.

Accepted Answer

A)   Steering arm
B)   Steering linkage
C)   Steering spring
D)   Steering column

Question 5

_______ make(s) it impossible to perform an accurate alignment.

Accepted Answer

A)   Worn and loose suspension or steering components
B)   Low tire pressure
C)   Heavy objects in the trunk
D)   All of the above

Question 6

If the wheel alignment specifications show a preferred right camber of ¼ degree positive, and a tolerance of ±1/8 degree, all of the following would be an acceptable final measurement, except:

Accepted Answer

A)   ¼ degree positive.
B)   ⅛ degree negative.
C)   ⅜ degree positive.
D)   ⅛ degree positive.

Question 7

When the driver feels the steering wheel pulling to one side, which of the following should be checked first?

Accepted Answer

A)   Looseness in the suspension system
B)   Problems in the braking system
C)   Tire pressure
D)   Four-wheel alignment

Question 8

A vehicle will pull to the side with the ________ camber.

Accepted Answer

A)   Least negative
B)   Most negative
C)   Least positive
D)   Most positive

Question 9

Tech A says that ride height is defined as the distance between the ground and the center of the wheel. Tech B says that changes in ride height will affect alignment angles. Who is right?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Vehicle wander may be caused by what?

Accepted Answer

A)   Worn joints and bushings
B)   Looseness in steering and suspension components
C)   Caster angle is off
D)   All the above

Question 11

Choose the correct statement:

Accepted Answer

A)   The drive shafts transfer the drive directly from the final drive inside the transaxle to the rear wheels.
B)   Half-shafts have an inner and an outer CV joint.
C)   Front-wheel drive transaxle typically places the final drive directly in the center of the vehicle.
D)   The intermediate shaft makes it so that both half-shafts are of different length from left to right.

Question 12

The steering column of a vehicle with EPS or stability control will be equipped with a _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   Motion sensor
B)   Steering angle sensor
C)   Both A and B
D)   Neither A nor B

Question 13

Technician A says a loose tie rod end is ok when aligning a car. Technician B says that recalibrating the steering angle sensor is needed on most recent vehicles. 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

Question 14

_______ is the undesired condition produced when, upon hitting a bump, the vehicle darts to one side as the steering linkage is pushed and pulled as a result of the travel of the suspension.

Accepted Answer

A)   Bump steer
B)   Road bump
C)   Road crown
D)   Beam steer

Question 15

Tech A says that the front wheels should be aligned before the rear wheels. Tech B says that front wheel toe should be adjusted after front wheel camber and caster. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The __________ allows toe-in or toe-out to be adjusted to the manufacturer's specifications.

Accepted Answer

A)   Inner tie-rod or socket
B)   Rack
C)   Outer tie-rod
D)   Rubber bellow

Question 17

Tech A says that worn ball joints can affect alignment angles. Tech B says that worn control arm bushings can affect alignment angles. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

The front section of the two-piece driveshaft is supported at its rear end by a:

Accepted Answer

A)   differential bearing
B)   carrier bearing
C)   U joint
D)   pocket bearing

Question 19

Tech A says that the front wheels should be aligned before the rear wheels. Tech B says that front wheel toe should be adjusted after front wheel caster and camber. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Exam 14: Drive Axle Shafts and Cv Joints

________ is a pull that occurs during heavy acceleration.

Tech A says when checking suspension parts, the jack needs to be placed under the lower control arm. Tech B says when checking suspension parts, a block of wood will need to be placed between the control arm and frame. Who is correct?

Technician A says torsion bars are a unique type of spring, because they can be adjusted to remove sag when it occurs. Technician B says that leaf and coils springs cannot have their sag adjusted out. Who is correct?

The sensors in the ________ provide information to a steering control module for electric power steering assist or for the electronic stability control system.

_______ make(s) it impossible to perform an accurate alignment.

If the wheel alignment specifications show a preferred right camber of ¼ degree positive, and a tolerance of ±1/8 degree, all of the following would be an acceptable final measurement, except:

When the driver feels the steering wheel pulling to one side, which of the following should be checked first?

A vehicle will pull to the side with the ________ camber.

Tech A says that ride height is defined as the distance between the ground and the center of the wheel. Tech B says that changes in ride height will affect alignment angles. Who is right?

Vehicle wander may be caused by what?

Choose the correct statement:

The steering column of a vehicle with EPS or stability control will be equipped with a _______.

Technician A says a loose tie rod end is ok when aligning a car. Technician B says that recalibrating the steering angle sensor is needed on most recent vehicles. Who is correct?

_______ is the undesired condition produced when, upon hitting a bump, the vehicle darts to one side as the steering linkage is pushed and pulled as a result of the travel of the suspension.

Tech A says that the front wheels should be aligned before the rear wheels. Tech B says that front wheel toe should be adjusted after front wheel camber and caster. Who is correct?

The __________ allows toe-in or toe-out to be adjusted to the manufacturer's specifications.

Tech A says that worn ball joints can affect alignment angles. Tech B says that worn control arm bushings can affect alignment angles. Who is correct?

The front section of the two-piece driveshaft is supported at its rear end by a:

Tech A says that the front wheels should be aligned before the rear wheels. Tech B says that front wheel toe should be adjusted after front wheel caster and camber. Who is correct?

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