Question 1

Which of these components is the Panhard rod?

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)  DE) A) and B)
F) None of the above B

Question 2

The left front of the vehicle is higher than the right front and the right rear is lower than the left rear. What is the most likely cause of this problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  A broken left front shock absorber
B)  A broken track rod
C)  A weak right rear shock absorber
D)  A sagging right rear springE) B) and C)
F) B) and D) D

Question 3

Technician A says that the top mounting nut for a rear shock absorber is often located inside the vehicle. Technician B says that shocks, struts, and springs should always be replaced in axle sets. Which technician is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A only
B)  Technician B only
C)  Both technicians A and B
D)  Neither technician A nor BE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

A "witness mark" is a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mark where two parts have rubbed or touched
B)  Type of identification mark
C)  Type of fastener
D)  Type of toolE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Technician A says that suspension diagnosis and service should begin with a comprehensive test drive.Technician B says that shocks or struts should be replaced in axle pairs. Which technician is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A only
B)  Technician B only
C)  Both technicians A and B
D)  Neither technician A nor BE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Technician A says that a torque arm runs perpendicular the the driveshaft. Technician B says that a torque arm runs parallel to the driveshaft. Which technician is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A only
B)  Technician B only
C)  Both technicians A and B
D)  Neither technician A nor BE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 7

Technician A says that a torque arm is designed to support the weight of the vehicle. Technician B says that a torque arm is designed to prevent rear axle wind up. Which technician is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A only
B)  Technician B only
C)  Both technicians A and B
D)  Neither technician A nor BE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Technician A says that a leaf spring suspension requires control arms to brace and position the rear axle. Technician B says that leaf springs help locate the axle under the vehicle. Which technician is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A only
B)  Technician B only
C)  Both technicians A and B
D)  Neither technician A nor BE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Technician A says that solid rear axles are used only in rear-wheel drive vehicles. Technician B says that solid rear axles are used in both front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive vehicles. Which technician is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A only
B)  Technician B only
C)  Both technicians A and B
D)  Neither technician A nor BE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

A strut-type suspension is used ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  In the rear only
B)  In the front only
C)  In both the front and rear
D)  In rare vehicles no longer in productionE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 11

Technician A says that as axle shafts rotate in one direction to drive the wheels, the axle housing attempts to rotate in the opposite direction. Technician B says this is called torque steer. Which technician is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A only
B)  Technician B only
C)  Both technicians A and B
D)  Neither technician A nor BE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a solid rear axle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduced tire adhesion
B)  Increased proportion of unsprung weight
C)  Side to side shock transference
D)  All of these are disadvantages of a solid rear axleE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

One rear leaf spring is broken. Technician A says that both rear leaf springs should be replaced. Technician B Says that only the broken spring needs to be replaced. Which technician is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A only
B)  Technician B only
C)  Both technicians A and B
D)  Neither technician A nor BE) C) and D)
F) B) and C) A

Question 14

Technician A says that trailing arms run perpendicular to the center line of the chassis. Technician B says that trailing arms run parallel to the center line of the chassis. Which technician is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A only
B)  Technician B only
C)  Both technicians A and B
D)  Neither technician A nor BE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Identify this suspension type.

Accepted Answer

A)  Independent suspension
B)  Leaf spring suspension
C)  Semi-independent suspension
D)  Solid axleE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Technician A says that leaf springs are mounted lengthwise on the rear of many vehicles. Technician B says that some vehicles use transversely mounted leaf springs on the rear. Which technician is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A only
B)  Technician B only
C)  Both technicians A and B
D)  Neither technician A nor BE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Two technicians are discussing rear shock absorbers. Technician A says that if one shock is leaking, then both rear shock absorbers should be replaced. Technician B says that the rear axle should be supported before removing the rear shock absorbers. Which technician is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A only
B)  Technician B only
C)  Both technicians A and B
D)  Neither technician A nor BE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Technician A says that all unit body vehicles have a track rod or stabilizer bar in the rear suspension. Technician B says that individual leaves of a leaf spring often crack before breaking. Which technician is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A only
B)  Technician B only
C)  Both technicians A and B
D)  Neither technician A nor BE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Panhard rods are installed ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  To support the weight of the vehicle
B)  Parallel to the rear axle
C)  Parallel to the centerline of the chassis
D)  None of theseE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

A loud "bang" is heard and felt every time the accelerator is depressed or released on a rear-wheel drive vehicle. Technician A says that a leaking shock absorber could be the cause. Technician B says that a broken torque arm could be the cause. Which technician is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A only
B)  Technician B only
C)  Both technicians A and B
D)  Neither technician A nor BE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 114: Rear Suspensions and Service

Which of these components is the Panhard rod?

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The left front of the vehicle is higher than the right front and the right rear is lower than the left rear. What is the most likely cause of this problem?

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Technician A says that the top mounting nut for a rear shock absorber is often located inside the vehicle. Technician B says that shocks, struts, and springs should always be replaced in axle sets. Which technician is correct?

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A "witness mark" is a ________.

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Technician A says that suspension diagnosis and service should begin with a comprehensive test drive.Technician B says that shocks or struts should be replaced in axle pairs. Which technician is correct?

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Technician A says that a torque arm runs perpendicular the the driveshaft. Technician B says that a torque arm runs parallel to the driveshaft. Which technician is correct?

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Technician A says that a torque arm is designed to support the weight of the vehicle. Technician B says that a torque arm is designed to prevent rear axle wind up. Which technician is correct?

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Technician A says that a leaf spring suspension requires control arms to brace and position the rear axle. Technician B says that leaf springs help locate the axle under the vehicle. Which technician is correct?

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Technician A says that solid rear axles are used only in rear-wheel drive vehicles. Technician B says that solid rear axles are used in both front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive vehicles. Which technician is correct?

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A strut-type suspension is used ________.

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Technician A says that as axle shafts rotate in one direction to drive the wheels, the axle housing attempts to rotate in the opposite direction. Technician B says this is called torque steer. Which technician is correct?

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of a solid rear axle?

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One rear leaf spring is broken. Technician A says that both rear leaf springs should be replaced. Technician B Says that only the broken spring needs to be replaced. Which technician is correct?

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Technician A says that trailing arms run perpendicular to the center line of the chassis. Technician B says that trailing arms run parallel to the center line of the chassis. Which technician is correct?

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Identify this suspension type.

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Technician A says that leaf springs are mounted lengthwise on the rear of many vehicles. Technician B says that some vehicles use transversely mounted leaf springs on the rear. Which technician is correct?

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Two technicians are discussing rear shock absorbers. Technician A says that if one shock is leaking, then both rear shock absorbers should be replaced. Technician B says that the rear axle should be supported before removing the rear shock absorbers. Which technician is correct?

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Technician A says that all unit body vehicles have a track rod or stabilizer bar in the rear suspension. Technician B says that individual leaves of a leaf spring often crack before breaking. Which technician is correct?

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Panhard rods are installed ________.

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A loud "bang" is heard and felt every time the accelerator is depressed or released on a rear-wheel drive vehicle. Technician A says that a leaking shock absorber could be the cause. Technician B says that a broken torque arm could be the cause. Which technician is correct?

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