Exam 14: Undercar Inspection and Service

How would you test an exhaust system for leaks?

The wheels must be supported when removing shocks from rear-wheel-drive vehicles with coil springs.

____________________ leaks can result in carbon monoxide poisoning of passengers riding in a vehicle.

How would you test a U-joint for damage?

____ is the term used to define the up-and-down or side-to-side movement of a rotating tire.

Do not lubricate rubber parts with oil; it will rapidly deteriorate a rubber bushing.

Steel brake tubing runs from the front to the rear of the vehicle. Rubber hoses provide a flexible connection from the steel brake tubing to the brake system hydraulic components. Why are flexible rubber connections required?

In rear-wheel-drive vehicles, differentials have curved ____________________ and use SAE 90 E.P. gear oil.

While having a discussion, Technician A says that worn or damaged bumper stops often indicate a need for shock absorber replacement. Technician B says that it actually indicates that the ball joint seal needs to be replaced. Who is correct?

Uneven wear on the tire tread or a feathered edge across the entire tread indicates the need for a(n) ____________________.

The MOST-Likely indication that there may be a need for a wheel balance or a suspension system repair is/are:

While having a discussion, Technician A says that physical damage to a shock is cause for replacement of that shock only. Technician B says that both shocks on that end of the vehicle should be replaced because shocks are always replaced in pairs. Who is correct?

Where would you check for leaks on a metal brake line?

Overinflation results in excessive outer tread wear.

Which of the following is LEAST-Likely a component of a hand-held grease gun?

Which of the following is LEAST-Likely to be described as a pivot point?

Worn ball joints or other front suspension parts that cause looseness can result in cupped wear of the tire tread.

Automobile chassis lubrication grease is liquid petroleum oil, turned into a semi-fluid by adding a metallic soap ____________________ like aluminum or lithium.

On front-wheel-drive vehicles, a differential is located between the rear wheels.

____ do not normally function unless the car has been driven in extremely rough conditions or if the shock absorbers are worn out.