Exam 114: Rear Suspensions and Service

Technician A says that many unit body suspensions use struts on the rear. Technician B says that most full frame vehicles use struts on the rear. Which technician is correct?

A track rod is also called a ________.

Which of the following reduce tire adhesion (traction)?

Technician A says that vehicles with independent rear suspensions provide better handling than those with solid rear axles. Technician B says that vehicles with independent rear suspensions generally have less unsprung weight. Which technician is correct?

When axle windup is controlled by the rear leaf spring during acceleration, the suspension type is called a ________.

Technician A says that SLA suspensions reduce tire scrub. Technician B says that solid rear axles are used with independent rear suspensions. Which technician is correct?

Technician A says that a semi-independent rear suspension is used with live rear axles. Technician B says that the semi-independent rear suspension is used only with non-drive rear axles. Which technician is correct?

Axle windup is most often a problem with ________.

A vehicle equipped with a coil spring front suspension and a leaf spring rear suspension "dog tracks" while driving on a straight, level road. Technician A says that a broken center bolt could be the cause. Technician B says defective rear shock absorbers could be the cause. Which technician is correct?

Technician A says that trailing arms include any arm where the supported member trails the arm. Technician B says that trailing arms may also be called control arms on some vehicles. Which technician is correct?