ASE A4 Steering and Suspension Practice Test
46. Which of the following is true about control arm bushings?
- A. They are located between the frame and the control arm.
- B. Worn control arm bushings result in wheel shimmy.
- C. They are tightened on while unloaded, and the vehicle is raised in the air.
- D. Both A or B
47. Technician A says the leaf spring shackle swivels and allows the spring to flatten as the vehicle travels over bumps in the road. Technician B says that a single crack in the longest blade of a multi-leaf leaf spring suspension system is acceptable as long as it does not affect ride height and the other blades are good. Who is correct?
- A. Technician A
- B. Technician B
- C. Both A and B
- D. Neither A or B
48. The LEAST likely to result in memory steer is a binding:
- A. Ball joint.
- B. Steering gear.
- C. Upper strut mount.
- D. Wheel bearing.
49. There’s a squeak in the steering column when the steering wheel is turned in either direction. All of the following components will result in a noisy steering column EXCEPT:
- A. Steering coupling.
- B. Clockspring.
- C. Steering column bearings.
- D. Horn switch.
50. Two technicians are discussing tie rod ends. Technician A says that loose tie rod ends result in constant steering wheel correction while attempting to keep the vehicle in its lane. Technician B says to rock the tire back and forth at the three and nine o’clock positions to check for tie rod looseness. Who is correct?
- A. Technician A
- B. Technician B
- C. Both A and B
- D. Neither A or B
