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QUIZ 1
 

1. Technician A says that grease may be added to roller
   bearings without cleaning them. Technician B says that a
   new cotter pin should always be used when tapered roller
   bearings are re-installed. Who is correct?
       a. A only
       b. B only
       c. Both A and B
       d. Neither A nor B

2. A stabilizer bar is used to:
        a. provide a softer ride
        b. increase load carrying capacity
        c. control suspension movement and body roll
        d. none of these

3. Conventional front suspension systems use _____ to absorb
   road shock.
       a. coil springs
       b. torsion bars
       c. leaf springs
       d. either A or B
 
 

4. The purpose of the springs is to cushion the ride and
        a. dampen oscillating motion
        b. hold the wheels in alignment
        c. maintain contact between the wheel and road
        d. support the weight of the vehicle

5. Before making a tapered roller bearing adjustment, the
   bearings are seated by
       a. tightening to a specified torque, then backing off
       b. driving the vehicle for a short distance
       c. spinning the wheel by hand
       d. they do not require seating

6. The MacPherson strut consists of a
        a. leaf spring and control arm
        b. I beam and spindle
        c. ball joint and strut
        d. coil spring and shock absorber

7. When a wheel is in a rebound movement
       a. it has dropped to a position below its usual
           loaded position
       b. it is responding to an out of round condition
       c. it has a raised wheel and the springs and shock
           absorber are compressed
       d. it is thumping while passing over a smooth driving
           surface

8. The term "rebound movement" refers to the
       a. downward movement of the wheel as it drops into a
           hole
       b. contraction of the shock absorber
       c. upward movement of the wheel as it hits a bump
       d. reaction of the vehicle's chassis to road
           irregularities

9. The ball joint must be unloaded before it can be
        a. checked for wear
        b. replaced
        c. lubricated
        d. both A and B

10. Which best describes a gas-filled shock?
        a. it contains pressurized gas instead of hydraulic
            fluid
        b. a shock filler with air from an outside source
        c. a shock filled with air from an on-board
            compressor
        d. it contains pressurized gas and hydraulic fluid

11. MacPherson strut dampers and conventional shock absorbers
    operate
       a. in a slightly similar manner
       b. in opposite directions
       c. in the same manner
       d. completely differently

12. Leaf spring rear suspension systems do not require control
    arms because the
       a. I beams replace control arms
       b. design does not require ball joints
       c. shock absorber controls axle alignment
       d. springs act as control arms

13. When turning a corner, the front wheels are
        a. toed out
        b. turning at different angles
        c. turned so the inside wheel has a greater angle
            than the outside wheel
       d. all of the above

14. The purpose of the shock absorber is to
        a. limit control arm movement
        b. support the wheel assembly
        c. dampen spring movement
        d. compress hydraulic fluid

15. If a shock strut is being replaced because of wear or
    damage, the strut on the opposite side
       a. should be replaced only if it is worn or damaged
       b. should also be replaced
       c. should be adjusted to match the action of the
           replacement strut
        d. should be refilled to its specified fluid level

16. Adjustable tapered roller bearings are used at the rear axle
    of some ____________ vehicles.
       a. rear wheel drive
       b. four wheel drive
       c. front wheel drive
       d. both A and B

17. Technician A says that straight roller and ball bearings on
    front wheel drive can be lubricated and re-adjusted.
    Technician B says that tapered roller bearings can be
    relubricated and re-adjusted. Who is right?
         a. A only
         b. B only
         c. Both A and B
         d. Neither A nor B

18. A Macpherson strut front suspension has _______ ball joint(s)
    on each steering knuckle assembly.
       a. 1
       b. 2
       c. 3
       d. none of the above

19. A rear shock absorber should never be removed without first
    supporting the wheel on a car with which type suspension?
       a. leaf springs
       b. coil springs
       c. torsion bar
       d. all of these

20. Which of the following parts connects the upper and lower
    control arm together?
       a. the pitman arm
       b. the tie rod
       c. the steering knuckle
       d. the steering arm

21. Torsion bars absorb road shock by
        a. compressing
        b. bending
        c. twisting
        d. expanding

22. A pressed in wheel bearing must be removed by _________ it
    out.
        a. pressing
        b. driving
        c. hammering
        d. cutting

23. How much of a vehicle's weight is supported by the shock
    absorbers?
        a. one quarter
        b. one half
        c. none
        d. all

24. Technician A says to check ball joint wear, the jack
    should be placed under the lower control arm. Technician
    B says to check ball joint wear, the jack should
    be placed under the frame.  Who is right?
        a. A only
        b. B only
        c. Either A or B
        d. Neither A nor B

25. All of the following about conventional control arm
    suspension ball joints are true except
       a. one ball joint carries most of the vehicle weight
       b. one ball joint is a follower joint and carries
          little weight
       c. both ball joints are compression loaded
       d. worn ball joints can affect wheel alignment


ANSWER KEY
 

  1. B
  2. C
  3. D
  4. D
  5. A
  6. D
  7. A
  8. C
  9. D
  10. D
  11. C
  12. D
  13. D
  14. C
  15. B
  16. C
  17. B
  18. A
  19. B
  20. C
  21. C
  22. A
  23. C
  24. C
  25. C



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