Struts/shocks
Ball Joints
Control Arms
Springs/bars
Types of suspension
100
What is a strut?
A strut is a spring and shock combination.
100
What is a ball joint?
Ball and Socket joint to make the turning movement possible.
100
What is a control arm?
It's the hinge point for an independent suspension system.
100
What are springs functions?
Takes road impact, keeps all the wheels on the ground, and supports vehicle weight.
100
How many types of suspension systems are there?
3
200
What is the most common strut type?
Macpherson strut.
200
Where is the ball joint located?
In the outer tie rod.
200
What front suspension system can you find 2 or more control arms in?
Double wish bone (Double A)
200
What are the rebound bumpers for?
To prevent bottoming out and vehicle damage.
200
What type of suspension system is this?
Independent.
300
How many forms of shocks are there?
3.
300
True or False: There are 2 ball joints in a McPherson assembly
False: They only have 1.
300
What is the most common cause for replacement for control arms?
Bushings or loose ball joints.
300
What is the most common reason for replacement for springs and bars?
Breakage.
300
What type of suspension system is this? 
Dependent.
400
What is the most common cause of replacement for struts or shocks?
Leaking fluid.
400
What is the most common cause for replacement on ball joints?
Loose or worn out.
400
How should you go about checking control arms play on the vehicle?
With a pry bar gently pushing it up and down.
400
What suspension system can you commonly find bars in?
Semi-independent or independent.
400
What suspension system is this?
Semi-Independent.
500
What are the forms of shocks?
-Twin Tube Shock
-Mono Tube Shock
-Air Shock
500
What is a spring loaded tie rod end(ball joint)?
It's a spring that is positioned at the bottom of the metal housing. The spring puts more pressure on the ball and Socket.
500
True or False: All Audi and BMW's have 2 control arms on each side?
False: Some have 4 on each side.
500
What is a torsion bar normally connected to in the suspension system?
One end is connected to the body the other end connects to the control arm.
500
What's the difference between sprung and un-sprung masses
Sprung mass- Everything being supported by the springs. everything on or above the springs.
Un-sprung mass- Everything not being supported by the springs. Everything under the springs.