Exam 46: Suspension Systems

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.

Coil spring designs and ratings are being discussed. Technician A says coil springs may have a linear rate. Technician B says coil springs may have a variable rate. Who is correct?

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

What is the purpose of a ball joint?

Ball joints are mounted to the control arms by ______.

The ____________________ spring design uses a single leaf.

What type of rear suspension is subject to axle tramp?

Technician A says load-carrying ball joints may have a small amount of play in them. Technician B says follower ball joints should have some play in them. Who is correct?

____________________ occurs when the wheel hits a bump and moves upward.

How does a stabilizer bar work?

Leaf springs typically accompany MacPherson strut suspensions.

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

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

Which of the following would NOT cause rattling noise on road irregularities?

A typical SLA suspension system has ______.

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

____________________ 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.

Active suspension systems can eliminate body roll while cornering.

Torsion bars are directional and are marked either right or left to identify on which side they are to be used.

Technician A says cars that use unibody construction are lighter than body-on-frame vehicles of comparable size. Technician B says in body-over-frame construction, all major parts of the vehicle are attached to the frame. Who is correct?