Exam 46: Suspension Systems

Leaf springs typically accompany MacPherson strut suspensions.

Most coil springs are made from die-cast iron.

Identify the three basic types of springs used in suspension systems.

What occurs when a wheel hits a dip or hole and moves downward?

What is the purpose of a ball joint?

To reduce noise and friction, multileaf springs have interleaves of zinc and ____________________ placed between the spring's leaves.

The amount of load necessary to deflect the spring 1 inch (25.4 mm) is the _____.

Shock absorbers, despite their name, actually dampen spring movement instead of absorbing shock.

Most passenger cars use a shock with a _____ ratio.

List four functions of the suspension system.

When checking the front ball joints on a vehicle that has the springs mounted on the lower control arms, a jack should be placed under the _____ to take the spring tension off the ball joint.

Which of the following is NOT a component of an adaptive suspension system?

What type of rear suspension is subject to axle tramp, a rapid up-and-down jumping of the rear axle?

The ball joint on a conventional MacPherson strut system is a _____-type ball joint.

____________________ suspension systems use electronic shock absorbers with variable valving. In some cases, variable air spring rates are used to adapt the vehicle's ride characteristics to the prevailing road conditions or driver demands.

A typical SLA suspension system has ______.

Ball joints are mounted to the control arms by ______.

Electronically controlled suspensions are ______ systems.

High-performance suspension bushings made of _____ improve handling and reduce torque steer on FWD cars.

Multileaf springs are fixed rate springs.