Exam 64: Suspension System Service

The parts that are MOST-Likely directional are:

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

____ problems include broken leaves, spring sag, differences in ride height from side to side, squeaks, worn bushings, and broken center bolts.

Which of the following statements is LEAST-Likely true?

____________________ for passenger cars are usually the single stud (bayonet) type or the ring mounting type.

To test the actuator, squeeze the plastic retainers and lift the motor from the top of the strut.

What precautions should you take when replacing stabilizer bar bushings?

As a vehicle ages, ____________________ is a normal condition that occurs. The springs lose their ability to keep the vehicle at the correct ride height.

How would you replace a strut rod bushing?

Briefly discuss the most common repair procedure used when a Macpherson strut shock fails.

When one damaged shock is found, both shocks on that end of the vehicle (front or rear) are replaced.

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

Which of the following is LEAST-Likely a component of a ball joint taper?

The most common type of ____ has a shoulder that sticks out of the bottom of the joint about 0.050" when it is new.

While having a discussion, Technician A says that bushings should always be lubricated. Technician B says that bushings should not be lubricated. Lubricants attract dirt and can sometimes damage the bushing material. Who is correct?

A gas-filled shock absorber will expand to its fully extended position if not restrained.

A tight nut can be removed using an impact wrench, squeezing the trigger rapidly to produce short bursts of power, or by spinning the shaft.

How would you perform a visual inspection of a shock absorber?

If the battery is being charged, the part that should MOST-Likely be in the "off" position if the air suspension switch is on, is the:

____________________ insulate suspension parts from noise and road shock.