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chapter. They will be printed in bold italic type when first
used in the body of the chapter and will be defined when
introduced. Figure references are printed in bold type for
ease of identification. Warnings and cautions are pro-
vided when the risk of injury or property damage is pres-
ent. Notes are used to highlight information that
supplements the material presented in the body of the
text. Each chapter closes with a Summary, Review
Questions, and ASE-Type Questions.
ASE certification is becoming increasingly important.
In a few years, it may be difficult to get a job as an automo-
tive technician without ASE certification. Studying the
information in Auto Suspension and Steering is a good way
to prepare for the ASE tests. This textbook covers what you
need to know to pass the ASE Suspension and Steering
Certification Test (Test A4). As previously mentioned, a set
of ASE-type questions is included at the end of each chap-
ter. These questions are presented in the same format as
those found on the actual ASE tests. In addition, Chapter 19
is devoted to information about preparing for and taking
the ASE tests.
Study the chapters in Auto Suspension and Steering
carefully and answer all the questions at the end of each
chapter. If you have satisfactorily finished this book, lis-
tened carefully to your instructor, and correctly completed
the assigned tasks, you should be ready to begin your
career as a suspension and steering technician.
A workbook for Auto Suspension and Steering is avail-
able to complement this textbook. The workbook contains
additional test questions, as well as jobs that help develop
your hands-on service techniques. The chapters in the
workbook correspond with the chapters in this textbook.
By choosing Auto Suspension and Steering , you have
made a good start in preparing for a future in the field of
automotive service and repair.
Chris Johanson
Martin T. Stockel