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Steering and Suspension Final
What is the legal minimum for tread depth? - ✅✅-2/32"
✅✅-torque wrench
What tool is used to set the wheel lug nut torque to spec? -

Explain how thread pitch is determined on a METRIC bolt? - ✅✅-nominal thread
diameter X distance between threads

A grade 8 bolt would be indicated with how many lines on the bolt head? - ✅✅-6
and indicate that it is standard

What is a common lug nut torque specification for a vehicle? - ✅✅-100 ft/lb
Define Spring rate. - ✅✅-aa value that reflects how much weight to compress a
spring a certain amount

List 3 types of SPRNGS used in automotive suspensions. - ✅✅-leaf, coil, torsion
List 3 types of Front Suspension Types. - ✅✅-solid axle, king pins, twin I-beams
✅✅
A ______ motion is used in the jounce and rebound of a torsion spring. -
-Twisting

List 2 types of structural frame design type. - ✅✅-Perimeter and unibody
✅✅
One advantage of negative Caster found on some cars is the aid in________ -
-reducing steering effort on vehicles with no power steering

List 2 reasons for a proper alignment. - ✅✅-reduce tire wear, ensure proper
handling


✅✅-negative, least positive
A vehicle will lead to the side with the most
_____Caster, assuming all other angles are equal -

Will camber wear tires? Explain in detail - ✅✅ -yes positive camber will wear on the
outsides of the tire and negative camber will wear on the insides

Define Camber - ✅✅ -inward or outward tilt of the wheels from true vertical viewed
from the the front or rear of the vehicle

Define CASTER - ✅✅ -forward or rearward tilt of the steering axis in reference to
the vertical line as viewed from the side of the vehicle

, Define TOE -✅✅-difference in distance between the front and rear of the tires
Can excessive cross Caster cause a pull condition? Explain in detail - ✅✅-yes it
would pull to the side with the least negative caster due to weight distribution

Will TOE wear tires? Explain in detail - ✅✅ -yeas because if the toe is excessive
then the tire is basically being drug across the pavement as opposed to being
stationary like it would be traveling straight

Will Negative toe cause a pull? Why or why not. - ✅✅
-no because it is split evenly
to both wheels because the forces acting on the tires are exerted through the tie rod
and steering linkage to both wheels

After the load is removed from a ball joint, the dial indicator that is set to read up and

✅✅
down movement would read( radial, axial, lateral ) ______movement of the ball
joint? - -lateral


✅✅
When lifting a vehicle, where is the best place to locate the spotting plate on long
wheel base vehicle? - -behind the front tires

What does DOT stand for on the tire sidewall? - ✅✅-the tire meets or exceed the
Department of Transportations expectations


✅✅
A vehicle will tend to pull to the side with the most
_____ camber. - -positive

Explain the main purpose of SAI (steering axis inclination). - ✅✅ -to provide an
upper suspension pivot location that causes the spindle to travel in an arc when
turning, which tends to raise the vehicle

Explain the main purpose of IA (Included Angle) - ✅✅
-important angle to measure
for diagnosis of vehicle handling or tire wear problems


✅✅
The bead area of a tire has small gauge piano like wire that supports the tire and
grips the wheel. - -false


✅✅
List 2 items that can deem a tire not repairable from external visual inspection. -
-long slashes in the tire over 1/4"
puncture in the sidewall


✅✅
Describe the main factor in determining which side of the wheel the tire is removed
from. - -drop center

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