ASE A4 Steering and Suspension Exam : Questions & Answers

Which of the following is the correct way to adjust tapered roller
bearings?
A. Torque and the back off OEM specification
B. Torque to OEM specification
C. Adjust to a minimum of .150 " (3.80mm) end-play.
D. Torque to 50 ft lbs.
(Ans- Torque and then back off OEM specification. It is typical to torque
the bearing while rotating the wheel and then back off the nut a certain
amount.
A vehicle has a crooked steering wheel when driving down the road.
Technician A says this could be caused by failure to install the steering
wheel correctly. Technician B says this could be caused by rear toe being
out of adjustment. Who is correct? (Ans- Both Technicians are correct.
Rear toe being out of proper adjustment will cause a thrust angle to
exist which will cause crooked steering wheel. Also, a steering wheel
which was installed one spline off could cause a crooked steering wheel.
When does a positive camber angle exist?
A. When the top of the tire leans outward
B. When the top of the tire leans inward
C. When the upper ball joint is rearward of the lower ball joint as
viewed from the side
D. When the rear axle is crooked
(Ans- When the top of the tire leans outward. The top of the tire leans
out with positive camber