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ASE A4 STEERING AND SUSPENSION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024
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ASE A4 STEERING AND SUSPENSION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024
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ASE A4 STEERING AND SUSPENSIONWhich of the following could be changed if a vehicle had a bent rear axle?
A. Front camber
B. Front toe
C. Front camber
D. Thrust angle - ANSWERS-Thrust angle could be changed because a bent rear
axle could change rear toe.
A vehicle with four-wheel steering is being aligned. Which of the following is true?
A. The steering wheel must be locked before the rear toe can be adjusted.
B. The rear steering must be locked before the rear toe is adjusted.
C. The front camber must be set before the rear toe.
D. The front toe must be set before rear toe. - ANSWERS-The rear steering must
be locked in the center prior to setting the rear toe.
During a pre-alignment inspection, the technician finds rust streaks on one rear
left spring. Which of the following should be performed?
A. The spring should be primed, then painted.
B. The spring should be replaced
C. Both rear springs should be replaced
D. The spring should be inspected for cracks. - ANSWERS-Rust streaks indicate
cracks. The spring needs to be inspected.
,There are rust streaks on the rear leaf spring where it contacts the rear axle.
Which of the following is true?
A. The spring must be replaced.
B. The spring center bolt may be sheared
C. The rear camber needs to be adjusted
D. The rear axle must be replaced - ANSWERS-The spring center bolt may be
sheared: this would allow the axle to move on the spring.
An upper strut mount needs to be replaced on a double wishbone front
suspension. Technician A says the strut must also be replaced. Technician B says
the coil spring must also be replaced. Who is correct? - ANSWERS-Neither
technician is correct.
A vehicle with torsion bar front suspension is low on the left front corner. Which
of the following is the correct repair procedure?
A. Attempt to adjust the right front torsion bar
B. Attempt to adjust the left front torsion bar
C. Replace the left front torsion bar
D. Replace both torsion bars - ANSWERS-An attempt to adjust the left front
torsion bar should be made to correct ride height.
The torsion bars on a vehicle have been removed and are being reinstalled. Which
of the following is correct concerning reinstallation?
,A. The torsion bars must be replaced
B. The torsion bars should be reinstalled on the opposite side from removal to
equalize wear.
C. The torsion bars should be turned end-for-end to equalize wear
D. The final adjustment should be in the upward direction - ANSWERS-The final
adjustment should be in the upward direction. This helps prevent settling of the
vehicle after it is put back into service.
A right rear lower ball joint is being replaced on an independent rear suspension.
Where should the jack stand be placed during this procedure?
A. Under the frame on the right side
B. Under the right rear lower control arm
C. Under the frame on the left side
D. Under the left rear control arm - ANSWERS-The right side of the frame must be
supported. The suspension needs to be unloaded.
When should the power steering fluid be checked?
A. Only when the fluid is hot
B. Only when the fluid is cold
C. When the fluid is hot or cold
D. When the steering is straight ahead - ANSWERS-The dipstick is marked with
both hot and cold marks.
, A power steering pump makes noise all the time. Which of the following is the
most likely cause?
A. Aerated fluid
B. Stuck open pressure relief valve
C. Stuck closed pressure relief valve
D. Slightly loose belt - ANSWERS-Aerated fluid can cause a power steering pump
to be noisy all the time.
Which of the following is the most likely cause of a tire which is worn on both
outside shoulders?
A. Underflation
B. Overinflation
C. Positive caster
D. Positive camber - ANSWERS-Underinflation causes wear on both of the outside
shoulders.
A tire has a leak in the sidewall. Which of the following is the correct repair
procedure?
A. Locate the source of the leak and plug it from the outside
B. Locate the source of the leak and plug it from the inside.
C. Locate the source of the leak, plug it from the outside, and patch it from the
inside.
D. Replace the tire - ANSWERS-When a tire is losing air through the sidewall, the
recommended procedure is to replace the tire.
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