ASE A4 Steering and Suspension Practice Test
51. During the visual inspection of a light truck, the technician notices the left rear leaf spring has a broken center bolt. Technician A says this will affect the vehicle's thrust angle. Technician B says an incorrect thrust angle will affect the centering of the steering wheel. Who is correct?
- A. Technician A
- B. Technician B
- C. Both A and B
- D. Neither A or B
52. A technician is unable to balance a tire and has added weights in several places around the rim. Technician A says to continue adding weights up to 10 ounces. Technician B says to dismount the tire from the rim and inspect the inside for liquid or debris. Who is correct?
- A. Technician A
- B. Technician B
- C. Both A and B
- D. Neither A or B
53. The left front tire of a vehicle is feathered across its tread. What is the MOST likely cause of this condition?
- A. The caster setting.
- B. The toe setting.
- C. Worn struts.
- D. The camber setting.
54. 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 A and B
- D. Neither A or B

55. Which of the following is true about the tire in the illustration?
- A. It is underinflated.
- B. It is overinflated.
- C. There is too much camber.
- D. The coil spring on that wheel is weak.