3.   A technician notices a tire is
feathered across its tread. What is
the most-likely cause of this
condition?

    A. Caster setting

    B. Toe setting

    C. Worn struts

    D. Camber setting
2.   Technician A says that loose
power steering rack bushings will
cause a vehicle to wander.
Technician B says worn rack
bushings can cause changes in toe.
Who is correct?

    A. Technician A

    B. Technician B

    C. Both Technician A and B

    D. Neither Technician A or B
4.   Technician A says that a variable
rate coil spring has varying spaces
between the coils. Technician B says
if a vehicle has a noticeable
difference in height between sides it
may have a weak strut insert.
Who is correct?

    A. Technician A

    B. Technician B

    C. Both Technician A and B

    D. Neither Technician A or B
5. All these characteristics of
Camber are true except:

    A. If camber is negative the
    tire will wear on the inside
    tread.

    B. If camber is different from
    side to side it will cause a pull.

    C. Vehicle will pull to the side
    with the most positive camber.

    D. Camber is not included in
    the included angle.
6.  Technician A says the total toe is
split between the wheels.
Technician B says on a 4 wheel
alignment always adjust the front
toe before the rear. Who is correct?

    A. Technician A

    B. Technician B

    C. Both Technician A and B

    D. Neither Technician A or B
7.   Technician A says the power
steering pressure switch sends a
signal to increase the idle while
parking. Technician B says variable
assist aids power steering effort in
all situations. Who is correct?

    A. Technician A

    B. Technician B

    C. Both Technician A and B

    D. Neither Technician A or B
8.   The least likely to result in
memory steer is a binding:

    A. Ball joint

    B. Steering gear

    C. Upper strut mount

    D. Wheel bearing
9.   Two technicians are discussing
struts on a front wheel drive
vehicle. Technician A says some
struts have a camber lobe
adjustment. Technician B says a
worn strut tower will make
excessive noise when going over
bumps. Who is correct?

    A. Technician A

    B. Technician B

    C. Both Technician A and B

    D. Neither Technician A or B
10.   Technician A says a worn idler
arm will not effect the toe setting
on a vehicle. Technician B says the
center link of a vehicle connects to
both the pitman arm and the idler
arm. Who is correct?

    A. Technician A

    B. Technician B

    C. Both Technician A and B

    D. Neither Technician A or B
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1.   Two technicians are discussing
the thrust angle of a vehicle.
Technician A says if the thrust
angle is out of specifications the
vehicle will pull to one side.
Technician B says this will effect
the centering of the steering
wheel. Who is correct?

    A. Technician A

    B. Technician B

    C. Both Technician A and B

    D. Neither Technician A or B
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