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1. A car has a strut rod from the front of the frame to the
   lower control arm. Which of these is true about this
   system?
       a. Shortening the rod changes camber.
       b. The rod acts as a stabilizer bar.
       c. The length of the rod does not affect caster or
         camber.
       d. Changing the rod length is the way to adjust
         caster.

2. Negative toe means the wheels are
       a. straight ahead
       b. pointing inward
       c. pointing outward
       d. none of the above

3. Caster refers to the
       a. relative alignment of the two front wheels in
         relation to each other
       b. angle away from the true vertical as viewed from
         the front
       c. forward or rearward tilt of the ball joints away
         from the true vertical
       d. imbalance in the tire and wheel assembly

4. If a vehicle has front spring sag, positive caster will be
       a. decreased
       b. unaffected
       c. increased
       d. eliminated

5. Excessive setback is often caused by
        a. incorrect front wheel alignment
        b. incorrect rear wheel alignment
        c. collision damage
        d. mismatched tires

6. Incorrect SAI is most likely caused by
        a. improper camber
        b. improper caster
        c. a bent steering arm
        d. a bent steering knuckle

7. A front end caster adjustment may be made by
       a. adding or subtracting shims between the control
           arm and the frame
       b. turning the inner control arm bushings
       c. shimming the upper ball joints
       d. all of the above

8. Too much tire wear on the inner shoulder is a probable
   indication of
       a. too much positive camber
       b. over inflation
       c. too much negative camber
       d. too much positive caster

9. The purpose of a caster angle on a car is to
        a. maintain directional control
        b. bring the road contact of the tire under the load
        c. prevent tire wear
        d. compensate for wear in the linkage

10. Which of the following must be checked before alignment?
        a. standing height
        b. curb weight
        c. tire pressures
        d. all of the above

11. Both front tire treads on a car have sharp edges facing the
      center and rounded edges towards the outside. This
      indicates too much:
        a. toe in
        b. toe out
        c. positive camber
        d. negative camber

12. All wheel and tire assemblies must tilt in which direction
    in relation to a true vertical line when it has positive
    camber?
       a. inward
       b. forward
       c. outward
       d. rearward

13. All of the following about SAI and camber are true except
        a. camber may be adjustable
        b. SAI may be adjustable
        c. camber angles are usually small
        d. included angle consists of SAI and camber

14. The correct order of adjustment is
       a. front toe, front camber, thrust angle
       b. front caster, front camber, thrust angle
       c. front camber, front toe, thrust angle
       d. thrust angle, front camber, front toe

15. When doing a four wheel alignment, which of these is
    adjusted last?
       a. front camber
       b. rear camber
       c. front toe
       d. rear toe

16. Technician A says that caster is the tilt of the spindle
    support centerline or axis. Technician B says that there is
    no steering axis on a MacPherson strut suspension. Who is
    right?
       a. A only
       b. B only
       c. Both A and B
       d. Neither A nor B

17. Negative caster means that the steering knuckle at the top
    is tilted
       a. rearward
       b. forward
       c. outward
       d. inward

18. 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

19. During a two wheel alignment, what must be set last?
        a. camber
        b. caster
        c. toe
        d. toe out on turns

20. Each of these could cause tire wear if not within
    specifications except for
       a. incorrect camber
       b. worn idler arm
       c. wheel balance
       d. incorrect caster

21. Thrust angle is changed on front wheel drive cars by
    changing
        a. rear toe
        b. rear caster
        c. rear camber
        d. any of the above

22. Technician A says that curb weight should be within
    specifications before alignment. Technician B says that
      ride height should be checked before alignment. Who is
      right?
        a. A only
        b. B only
        c. Both A and B
        d. Neither A nor B

23. The reason for the special shape of the steering arm is to:
        a. cause the wheels to turn at different angles
           during turns
       b. add to the strength of the steering arm
        c. provide an air space between the steering arm and
           brake plate for cooling
       d. all of the above

24. The angles that most affect tire wear are
        a. camber and toe
        b. caster and camber
        c. thrust angle and caster
        d. toe and steering axis inclination

25. A positive thrust angle points
        a. to the right
        b. to the left
        c. straight ahead
        d. none of the above

Answer Key
 

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