Chapter 12 Driveline and Wheel Components 269
13. All wheel bearings have a series of _____ elements
between inner and outer _____.
14. A tapered roller bearing always has a threaded nut,
which is used to adjust _____.
15. What lubricates the wheel bearings on a solid rear
axle?
16. Tires perform two jobs. What are they?
17. Nylon, rayon, polyester, and fiberglass are used to
make tire _____.
18. The letters LT at the front of a tire rating indicate that
the tire is intended for use on a(n) _____ _____.
19. The number 14 at the end of a tire rating indicates
the _____ size.
20. Wheel studs are usually _____ into the hub or axle
flange.
ASE-Type Questions—Chapter 12
1. Technician A says that front-wheel drive vehicles
always have four CV joints on the front axles.
Technician B says that front-wheel drive vehicles
always have transfer shafts. Who is right?
(A) A only.
(B) B only.
(C) Both A and B.
(D) Neither A nor B.
2. Why are some CV joints called plunging joints?
(A) They allow the axle shaft to move parallel to the
vehicles centerline.
(B) They allow the axle shaft to change length.
(C) They prevent grease loss.
(D) There is no reason.
3. Technician A says that CV boots keep CV joint
grease from flying out of the joint as it turns.
Technician B says that CV joints can be lubricated
with any kind of quality EP grease. Who is right?
(A) A only.
(B) B only.
(C) Both A and B.
(D) Neither A nor B.
4. Which of the following flexible joints is the most
likely to be equipped with grease fittings?
(A) Tripod CV joint.
(B) Rzeppa CV joint.
(C) Plunging CV joint.
(D) Cross-and-roller U-joint.
5. All of the following statements about bearing preload
are true except:
(A) preload is how tightly the rolling elements and
races fit together after all vehicle weight is placed
on the bearing.
(B) too little preload will damage the bearing
because of vibration.
(C) too little preload intensifies the effect of shock
loads.
(D) too much preload will create unnecessary fric-
tion and heat.
6. EP lubricant is a type of _____.
(A) hypoid oil
(B) gear oil
(C) lithium grease
(D) long fiber grease
7. Technician A says that the purpose of the garter
spring is to hold the lip of a seal to the shaft.
Technician B says that the purpose of the garter
spring is to create an oil film between the shaft and
lip. Who is right?
(A) A only.
(B) B only.
(C) Both A and B.
(D) Neither A nor B.
8. All of the following statements about tire construc-
tion are true except:
(A) the cords in radial tire plies cross the centerline
of the tire at a right angle to the tread.
(B) belts are installed directly under the tire tread.
(C) tire cords are made of a combination of natural
rubber and neoprene.
(D) some belts are made of steel.
9. Which of the following is NOT a common rim size?
(A) 12 inches.
(B) 13 Inches.
(C) 14 inches.
(D) 15 inches.
10. The tapered areas of the lug nut and wheel mounting
holes help to _____ the wheel rim and tire.
(A) balance
(B) center
(C) cool
(D) seal
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Chapter 12 Driveline and Wheel Components 269
13. All wheel bearings have a series of _____ elements
between inner and outer _____.
14. A tapered roller bearing always has a threaded nut,
which is used to adjust _____.
15. What lubricates the wheel bearings on a solid rear
axle?
16. Tires perform two jobs. What are they?
17. Nylon, rayon, polyester, and fiberglass are used to
make tire _____.
18. The letters LT at the front of a tire rating indicate that
the tire is intended for use on a(n) _____ _____.
19. The number 14 at the end of a tire rating indicates
the _____ size.
20. Wheel studs are usually _____ into the hub or axle
flange.
ASE-Type Questions—Chapter 12
1. Technician A says that front-wheel drive vehicles
always have four CV joints on the front axles.
Technician B says that front-wheel drive vehicles
always have transfer shafts. Who is right?
(A) A only.
(B) B only.
(C) Both A and B.
(D) Neither A nor B.
2. Why are some CV joints called plunging joints?
(A) They allow the axle shaft to move parallel to the
vehicles centerline.
(B) They allow the axle shaft to change length.
(C) They prevent grease loss.
(D) There is no reason.
3. Technician A says that CV boots keep CV joint
grease from flying out of the joint as it turns.
Technician B says that CV joints can be lubricated
with any kind of quality EP grease. Who is right?
(A) A only.
(B) B only.
(C) Both A and B.
(D) Neither A nor B.
4. Which of the following flexible joints is the most
likely to be equipped with grease fittings?
(A) Tripod CV joint.
(B) Rzeppa CV joint.
(C) Plunging CV joint.
(D) Cross-and-roller U-joint.
5. All of the following statements about bearing preload
are true except:
(A) preload is how tightly the rolling elements and
races fit together after all vehicle weight is placed
on the bearing.
(B) too little preload will damage the bearing
because of vibration.
(C) too little preload intensifies the effect of shock
loads.
(D) too much preload will create unnecessary fric-
tion and heat.
6. EP lubricant is a type of _____.
(A) hypoid oil
(B) gear oil
(C) lithium grease
(D) long fiber grease
7. Technician A says that the purpose of the garter
spring is to hold the lip of a seal to the shaft.
Technician B says that the purpose of the garter
spring is to create an oil film between the shaft and
lip. Who is right?
(A) A only.
(B) B only.
(C) Both A and B.
(D) Neither A nor B.
8. All of the following statements about tire construc-
tion are true except:
(A) the cords in radial tire plies cross the centerline
of the tire at a right angle to the tread.
(B) belts are installed directly under the tire tread.
(C) tire cords are made of a combination of natural
rubber and neoprene.
(D) some belts are made of steel.
9. Which of the following is NOT a common rim size?
(A) 12 inches.
(B) 13 Inches.
(C) 14 inches.
(D) 15 inches.
10. The tapered areas of the lug nut and wheel mounting
holes help to _____ the wheel rim and tire.
(A) balance
(B) center
(C) cool
(D) seal

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