Suspension Parts
These are hydraulic, gas, or air filled to control bounce.
Shocks or Struts
These are connected to the steering Knuckle & adjustment sleeve.
Outer tie rod ends
Wheel alignment on a passenger vehicle involves adjusting the suspension geometry so all four tires roll in a straight line with full tread contact on the road surface. TRUE or FALSE
True
For optimum tire wear, tires should be rotated every ______ miles.
6,000
This component pushes fluid to the steering gear.
Power steering pump
These are connected to the frame & the steering knuckle.
Control arms
This part is connected to the steering gear on one end, and connected to the center link on the other end, and allows the steering system to turn left or right when the steering wheel is turned.
Pitman Arm
Caster is measured in ________.
Degrees
Technician A says some makes have a TPMS sensor in the spare tire. Technician B says that many makes do not include a spare tire at all. Which Technician is correct?
Both Technicians A & B
These are the flexable fluid lines on a steering system.
Power steering hoses
This controls the vehicle from leaning in turns.
Sway bar
This is connected to the steering column & the steering gear.
Intermediate shaft
Camber is the inward or outward tilt of the wheel and tire assembly when viewed from the ________ of the vehicle.
Front
The parts of a tire that lie between the tread & plies, strengthening the body plies & stiffening the tread, are called ________.
Belts
What type of pump has a fluid reservoir separate from it?
Remote
These connect to the frame and axle.
Trailing arms
The part on the right side that supports the center link.
Idler arm
It is possible to align the wheels on a vehicle with worn or damaged parts. True or False
False
Over torquing lug nuts can cause wheel or hub distortion, vibration, and excessive ___________.
Runout
This is the hydraulic component attached to the pitman arm that controls steering.
Steering gear
These connect the sway bar to the frame or struts.
Sway bar links
This is the part that holds the wheel bearing, and other suspension & steering parts are connected to it.
Steering Knuckle
_______ is determined by the distance between the front and rear of the left and right hand wheels.
Toe
All vehicles sold in the US are required to have a TPMS after what year?
2008
This is the most common steering on late model cars.
Rack N Pinion Steering