Exam 9: Suspension Systems

Technician A says that crumple zones are built into the structure of a full frame vehicle. Technician B says that crumple zones are built into a unibody vehicle to absorb energy from a collision. Who is correct?

Which of the following can be forged as one piece, and can be referred to as a steering knuckle?

The ________ suspension system uses either a coil spring or torsion bar connected to one of the control arms to support the weight of the vehicle.

A(n) ________ suspension system acts independently of the driver, to fully control the actions and responses of each individual wheel while the vehicle is being driven.

Technician A says a control arm can be formed in a wishbone design. Technician B says some control arms can be formed in a flexible design referred to as fore-arms. Who is correct?

In the ________ axle, the axle bearing is placed between the axle and the axle housing.

All of the following are true, EXCEPT:

Tech A states that the main function of the rear suspension system is to keep the rear tires in contact with the road and aligned with the front tires. Tech B states that all-wheel drive rear suspension systems are very simple in construction and design. Who is correct?

A(n) ________ adjustable-rate shock absorber has a manual, external damper rate adjustment.

Some shock absorbers:

Today the most common design for the construction of passenger vehicle bodies is which of these?

All of the following are true about multileaf springs, EXCEPT:

Technician A says that in full-floating axles, the axle shaft supports the weight of the vehicle. Technician B says that in semi-floating axles, the axle shaft supports the weight of the vehicle. Who is correct?

The ________ consists of a flexible rubber bladder, which seals the outside of the upper and lower halves of the shock absorber.

Technician A says that the unibody construction is the most common design for passenger vehicles today. Technician B says that the full frame construction is commonly used on light-duty trucks and SUVs. Who is correct?

A __________ design uses sheet metal to give a vehicle structure support and rigidity.

What type of shock is the most common?

The ________ (beam axle) provides a simple means of mounting the hub and wheel units.

Preventing or reducing oscillations is called ________.

________ refers to the lateral movement of the axle housing during turning.