388 Auto Suspension and Steering Copyright by Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. 1. Each of the following statements about wheel alignment is true, except: (A) angles without factory adjustments can be adjusted by bending suspension parts. (B) a change in one alignment angle can alter the others. (C) normal vehicle use can cause alignment angles to change. (D) the vehicle must be realigned anytime that a suspension or steering part is changed. 2. Technician A says that ride height does not aff ect alignment readings. Technician B says that some manufacturers specify that weight be added to the vehicle before alignment. Who is right? (A) A only. (B) B only. (C) Both A and B. (D) Neither A nor B. 3. Th e engine should be started before centering the steering wheel if the vehicle has _____. (A) MacPherson strut suspension (B) rack-and-pinion steering (C) power steering (D) independent rear suspension 4. Th e only angle that can cause vibration if it is severely misaligned is _____. (A) caster (B) camber (C) toe (D) SAI 5. Excessive setback means that a(n) _____ part is bent. (A) suspension (B) steering (C) driveline (D) alignment machine 6. If the tires squeal excessively on turns, what should be checked? (A) Caster. (B) Camber. (C) Included angle. (D) Toe-out on turns. ASE-Type Questions—Chapter 17 7. To install a full-contact rear shim, all the following must be removed, except: (A) brake drum. (B) bearing housing. (C) rear strut. (D) bearing housing bolts. 8. Adjusting camber and caster at the front-suspension strut tower is being discussed. Technician A says some strut towers are welded to the body. Technician B says some strut towers must be lowered and turned to make adjustments. Who is right? (A) A only. (B) B only. (C) Both A and B. (D) Neither A nor B. 9. Front camber on a solid axle truck can be adjusted by the use of _____. (A) slotted holes (B) eccentric bushings (C) eccentric cams (D) shims 10. Technician A says that tie rods should be adjusted to obtain the same amount of toe on each side. Technician B says that tie rods can be turned to compensate for an improperly installed steering wheel. Who is right? (A) A only. (B) B only. (C) Both A and B. (D) Neither A nor B. 11. Which of the following alignment correction procedures should be done only by a qualifi ed body shop? (A) Rear shim installation. (B) Large truck axle bending. (C) Car frame bending. (D) Aft ermarket eccentric cam installation.