Exam 46: Suspension Systems

What is the purpose of an air shock system?

Which type of spring weighs the least?

When the shoulder on a grease fitting of a ball joint is flush with the housing, the ball joint should be replaced.

Most passenger cars use a shock with a _____ ratio.

The ____________________ bar provides directional stability by reducing body roll.

List at least four functions of the suspension system.

Multileaf springs are fixed rate springs.

Unusual tire wear patterns can be caused by worn shock absorbers.

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

A weak spring will NOT cause _____.

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

Suspension bushings are being discussed. Technician A says the rubber bushings used in a control arm flex and twist as the control arm moves up and down. Technician B says rubber bushings should be lubricated with petroleum-based lubricants every 30,000 miles. Who is correct?

Technician A says leaf springs may be made of cast iron. Technician B says leaf springs may be made from a fiber composite material. Who is correct?

What controls the up-and-down movement of a vehicle as it moves down a bumpy road?

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

_____ occurs when a wheel hits a bump and moves up.

After installing a new control arm bushing, the control arm end cap nuts or bolts should not be torqued until the vehicle _____.