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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