Exam 63: Suspension Fundamentals

A(n) ____________________ shock usually has the reserve chamber in the same column as the working piston.

Why are shock absorbers referred to as double-acting?

Springs support the load of the vehicle, absorbing the up-and-down motion of the wheels that would normally be transmitted directly to the frame and body.

What is the purpose of height sensors?

The term MOST-Likely used to describe the event that occurs when hydraulic fluid becomes mixed with air is:

Which of the following statements is LEAST-Likely true?

While having a discussion, Technician A says that SLA suspensions maintain precise wheel position under all driving conditions. Technician B says that they can have a large amount of vertical travel without scrub. Who is correct?

Normal suspension systems are MOST-Likely referred to as:

Which of the following is LEAST-Likely a component of the suspension system?

____________________ is the weight that is supported by the car springs.

While having a discussion, Technician A says that shock absorbers are responsible for absorbing a good deal of road shock. Technician B says that the tires are a vehicle's primary shock absorbers. Who is correct?

A(n) ____________________ allows motion in two directions, moving with the same up-and-down motion as the bushings on the other end of the control arm.

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

What is the purpose of a stabilizer bar?

Some trucks have one or more ____________________ leaves that do not work until the other leaves have deflected enough under load to allow them to come into contact.

Rather than compressing, a(n) ____ is a straight rod that twists.

The ____ is the most common spring type used in passenger cars.

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

A rear subframe includes the engine, transaxle, and steering/suspension system.

What is the purpose of compression damping?