Exam 46: Suspension Systems

Technician A says torsion bars are used in pickup trucks and SUVs because they can be mounted low and out of the way of the driveline components. Technician B says one end of the bar is attached to the vehicle frame. The other end is attached to the steering knuckle. Who is correct?

A coil spring that is cylindrical in overall shape and has closely spaced coils at one end and widely space coils at the other end is called a _____ spring.

Technician A replaces coil springs in pairs. Technician B marks the coil springs for position and orientation when removing coil springs that will be reused. Who is correct?

Technician A says conventional shock absorbers dampen spring movement. Technician B says conventional shock absorbers absorb shock. Who is correct?

Which of the statements about follower-type ball joints is NOT true?

In what type of leaf spring is the center of the spring mounted to the vehicle's chassis and the outer ends fastened to the ends of the axle housing or wheel spindles?

Active suspension systems can eliminate body roll while cornering.

Which of the following is not part of an upper strut [MacPherson] mount?

What is the first step in diagnosing a suspension system concern?

Name three types of front suspension systems.

Radial and axial in the ball joints is checked using a _____.

What is the function of the centering pin on a leaf spring?

The coil springs of the vehicle ______.

Shock absorbers are always mounted vertically, not at an angle.

The faster a shock absorber moves, the more resistance it has to the movement.

Explain the difference between sprung and unsprung weight.