Question 1

A short-long arm suspension system is also called a(n)____________________ length arm suspension system.

Accepted Answer

unequal

Question 2

Identify the three types of springs used in suspension systems.

Accepted Answer

The types of springs used in suspension systems are coil, leaf, and torsion bar.

Question 3

Identify four requirements that should be met prior to checking a vehicle's ride height.

Accepted Answer

The vehicle must be on a level surface; the tires must be at the recommended pressures; the fuel tank must be full; the passenger and luggage compartments should be empty.

Question 4

Technician A says adaptive suspensions can alter ride height while the vehicle is in motion. Technician B says active suspensions use air-operated actuators. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) A only 
B) B only 
C) both A and B 
D) neither A nor B 
A) A only 
B) B only 
C) both A and B 
D) neither A nor B

Question 5

Which of the following is not part of a MacPherson mount?

Accepted Answer

A) ball bearing 
B) rubber core 
C) upper spring seat 
D) upper ball joint 
A) ball bearing 
B) rubber core 
C) upper spring seat 
D) upper ball joint

Question 6

_____ occurs when the wheel hits a dip or hole and moves downward.

Accepted Answer

A) Jounce 
B) Rebound 
C) Compression 
D) Deflection 
A) Jounce 
B) Rebound 
C) Compression 
D) Deflection

Question 7

High-pressure gas-charged shocks are usually found on small trucks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Technician A says a typical car shock has more resistance during compression (jounce). Technician B says mounting shock absorbers at an angle improves vehicle stability and dampens accelerating and braking torque. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) A only 
B) B only 
C) both A and B 
D) neither A nor B 
A) A only 
B) B only 
C) both A and B 
D) neither A nor B

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) steering angle sensor 
B) vehicle height sensor 
C) electronic shock absorbers 
D) hydraulic pump 
A) steering angle sensor 
B) vehicle height sensor 
C) electronic shock absorbers 
D) hydraulic pump

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) straightedge 
B) dial caliper 
C) beam-type torque wrench 
D) dial indicator 
A) straightedge 
B) dial caliper 
C) beam-type torque wrench 
D) dial indicator

Question 11

In an electronic shock absorber, variable shock damping is accomplished by varying  the size of the ____________________ inside the shock.

Accepted Answer

metering o

Question 12

Identify six problems caused by sagging coil springs.

Accepted Answer

Sagging coil springs will affe

Question 13

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.

Accepted Answer

A) inboard end of the lower control arm 
B) outboard end of the lower control arm 
C) frame/unibody 
D) strut rod 
A) inboard end of the lower control arm 
B) outboard end of the lower control arm 
C) frame/unibody 
D) strut rod

Question 14

What is the function of a shock absorber?

Accepted Answer

A shock absorber dam

Question 15

A centering pin is often used on a leaf spring to keep the axle properly located on the springs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Explain the difference between sprung and unsprung weight.

Accepted Answer

Sprung weight is the total wei

Question 17

Technician A says the shackle prevents fore and aft movement of a leaf spring. Technician B says most leaf springs are semi-elliptical. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) A only 
B) B only 
C) both A and B 
D) neither A nor B 
A) A only 
B) B only 
C) both A and B 
D) neither A nor B

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) A only 
B) B only 
C) both A and B 
D) neither A nor B 
A) A only 
B) B only 
C) both A and B 
D) neither A nor B

Question 19

Name three types of front suspension systems.

Accepted Answer

SLA (short-long-arm)or unequal

Question 20

The coil springs of the vehicle ______.

Accepted Answer

A) support the weight of the vehicle 
B) respond to wheel jounce 
C) respond to wheel rebound 
D) All the answers are correct. 
A) support the weight of the vehicle 
B) respond to wheel jounce 
C) respond to wheel rebound 
D) All the answers are correct.

Exam 46: Suspension Systems

A short-long arm suspension system is also called a(n)____________________ length arm suspension system.

Identify the three types of springs used in suspension systems.

Identify four requirements that should be met prior to checking a vehicle's ride height.

Technician A says adaptive suspensions can alter ride height while the vehicle is in motion. Technician B says active suspensions use air-operated actuators. Who is correct?

Which of the following is not part of a MacPherson mount?

_____ occurs when the wheel hits a dip or hole and moves downward.

High-pressure gas-charged shocks are usually found on small trucks.

Technician A says a typical car shock has more resistance during compression (jounce). Technician B says mounting shock absorbers at an angle improves vehicle stability and dampens accelerating and braking torque. Who is correct?

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

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

In an electronic shock absorber, variable shock damping is accomplished by varying the size of the ____________________ inside the shock.

Identify six problems caused by sagging coil springs.

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.

What is the function of a shock absorber?

A centering pin is often used on a leaf spring to keep the axle properly located on the springs.

Explain the difference between sprung and unsprung weight.

Technician A says the shackle prevents fore and aft movement of a leaf spring. Technician B says most leaf springs are semi-elliptical. Who is correct?

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

Name three types of front suspension systems.

The coil springs of the vehicle ______.

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