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Supports wheel and attaches to control arms.
Spindle
Leaf Springs are made of
Metal
What will restore vehicle to proper height.
New Springs
Are ball joints on lower control arms usually replaceable?
Yes
With a variable rate spring does deflection usually decrease with increased load?
Yes
Where are torsion bars located?
Front of 4X4 vehicle.
What type of strut moves the spring off of the strut.
Modified MacPherson
Will a leaking shock absorber cause a loud bang?
No
What does a torque arm do?
Prevent rear axle wind up.
Does a car being considered a daily driver hep with suspension diagnosis?
No
Supports Engine and Trans axle in front-wheel drive cars.
Cradle
Spring location on most common type of SLA suspension.
Lower control arm and frame.
Type of rear suspension where axle windup is controlled by leaf springs.
Solid Live Rear Axle.
What causes dog legging with leaf springs
Broken center bolt.
Leaf springs attach to the body by what component on one side.
Shackle
Ball joints with more than _____ amount of axial play are considered worn out.
0.050"
Describes vehicle ride height with fluids but no passengers.
Curb Ride Height
What tool is used to press ball joints in and out?
Ball joint clamp, large C clamp.
Controls body roll during cornering.
Stabilizer Bar.
Does a solid rear axle increase unsprung weight when compared to independent?
Yes, as well as Side to Side shock transfer and reduced tire adhesion.
Preferred method to break apart tapered components.
Puller/separator or hammer to shock the taper.
Before the strut cartridge can be removed from a MacPherson strut what must be done
Compress Spring.
Tool used to measure suspension free play.
Dial Indicator
A track rod is also called a
Panhard Rod
Will a worn shock cause a vehicle to pull?
No, Bad suspension component or alignment angle.