Engine Repair
Transmissions
Suspension + Steering
Brakes
Tools
100

Which of the following would not cause an engine to overheat?

Stuck open thermostat

100

The resistance of most linear shift solenoids is:

4 to 6 ohms

100

In regard to the tire size P205/75R14, what does the 75 designate?

Aspect ratio

100

Generally, brake pedal free play should measure between:

1/8" and 1 1/2"

100

What is the tool on page 2?

Combination wrench?

200

What type of piston uses replaceable wrist pin clips?

Full floating

200


All of the following are true regarding spool valves except:

Fluid flow is permitted by the lands 

They were named after a spool of thread

The smaller-diameter portion of the valve is called a valley or groove

The larger-diameter portion of the valve is called the land

Fluid flow is permitted by the lands 

200

What kind of spring is most often used in the independent front suspension (IFS) of a 4x4 truck?

Torsion bar

200

Which brake bleeding procedure allows all four wheel brakes to be bled at once?

Gravity bleeding

200

What is the tool on page 62?

Crow foot

300

Considering a standard production four-stroke engine, how often does the power stroke occur on an 8-cylinder engine?

Every 1/4 rotation (90 degrees)

300

Technician A says if the vehicle does not move in drive or reverse, the problem is likely electrical or hydraulic. Technician B says if the vehicle moves but does not shift correctly, the problem is likely mechanical.

Who is correct?

Neither A nor B

300

Two technicians are discussing electronic power steering (EPS) systems. Technician A says some EPS systems operate on voltages higher than 12 volts. Technician B says most EPS systems use asynchronous motors.

Tech A

300

A customer complains of a pulsation in the brake pedal during an emergency braking situation. What does this indicate?

Normal ABS operation

300

What is the tool on page 91?

Diagonal cutter

400

Technician A says a blocked cooling passage can cause a valve to burn. Technician B says a corroded head gasket can cause a valve to burn.

Who is correct?

Both A and B

400

A technician is measuring line pressure. The engine is idling and the transmission is in neutral, "N". If the transmission is working properly, what line pressure range should the technician expect?

60 to 120 PSI

400

Typically, idler arm play should not exceed:

1/4"

400

Technician A says hard spots on a brake drum are usually caused by brake temperatures that are too high. Technician B says cracks in a brake drum are usually caused by brake temperatures that are too high.

Both A and B

400

What is the tool on page 128?

Non-conductive composite nut driver set

500

An inline four-cylinder cylinder head is being checked for warpage using a straight edge and a feeler gauge. Generally, the overall clearance between the cylinder head and the straight edge should not vary by more than how much?

0.004 degrees

500

Two technicians are discussing one-way clutches. Technician A says a one-way roller clutch consists of a hub, rollers, and springs that fit inside a drum. Technician B says a one-way roller clutch uses sprags to lock and unlock the clutch.

Who is correct?

Tech A

500


A customer complains that the steering wheel is hard to turn at low speeds. Which of the following is the least likely cause?

Broken power steering pump mounting brackets

A worn tie rod end 

Underinflated tires

Engine idle speed below specification

A worn tie rod end

500

A rotational humming noise is heard while driving. The noise fluctuates when the driver goes over a variety of road surfaces. Technician A says the most likely cause is a defective wheel bearing. Technician B says the most likely cause is worn tires.

Who is correct?

Tech B

500

What i the tool on page 54 is?

Dial and light indicator torque wrench

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