Notes

____ 1. What enables a variable-rate, multi-leaf spring to become progressively stiffer as weight is added to a frame?

a.

cam brackets make contact close to the center of the spring as it deflects

b.

the ends of lower leaves in the spring pack come into contact with the upper leaves

c.

both A and B

d.

neither A nor B





____ 2. Which of the following means the same thing as equalizing-beam suspension?

a.

torsion bar

c.

air spring

b.

walking beam

d.

multi-leaf variable rate





____ 3. What is the function of the centerbolt in a multi-leaf spring pack?

a.

acts as a locating dowel to position the axle

b.

clamps the spring leaves together

c.

its tension helps define the spring pack self-dampening properties

d.

all of the above





____ 4. Which of the following suspension system components play a role in positioning an axle?

a.

torque rods

c.

torque leafs

b.

centerbolts

d.

all of the above





____ 5. When a truck suspension is overloaded, what other areas of the truck can also be damaged?

a.

frame

c.

tires

b.

axles

d.

all of the above





____ 6. Which of the following suspension components is NOT usually found in heavy-duty trucks or trailers today?

a.

multi-leaf springs

d.

torsion-bar

b.

coiled springs

e.

air-spring

c.

equalizing-beam







____ 7. When 20,000 pounds is loaded onto the frame of a truck it lowers by one-inch. However, another 30,000 pounds has to be added before it lowers another inch. Which of the following types of suspension is this truck likely to have?

a.

pneumatic

c.

progressive leaf spring

b.

standard leaf spring

d.

equalizing-beam





____ 8. Which of the following is NOT a function of the alignment clips on a multi-leaf suspension?

a.

limit sideways spread

c.

limit vertical separation

b.

position the axle

d.

all of the above





____ 9. Which of the following is NOT an indication of worn-out, front axle shock absorbers?

a.

excessive spring oscillations

c.

front wheel shimmy

b.

abnormally low suspension height

d.

excessive tire wear





____ 10. Which of the following suspension systems will NOT usually be used as a front axle, truck suspension?

a.

equalizing-beam

c.

solid rubber block

b.

camelback

d.

all of the above





____ 11. Which of the following functions can be performed by torque rods?

a.

dampen axle windup caused by driveline torque

b.

align axles

c.

dampen axle twist under braking

d.

all of the above





____ 12. Which of the following are advantages of using fiber-composite leaf springs?

a.

reduced unsprung weight

c.

less spring sag tendency

b.

quieter ride

d.

all of the above





____ 13. Which of the following best describes how driving, braking, and cornering forces are transmitted to the frame on a truck is equipped with rubber load cushion-type equalizing beams?

a.

transmitted directly through the rubber cushions to the frame brackets

b.

transmitted through rubber-bushed vertical drive pins in each cushion

c.

torque rods transmit 100% of these forces

d.

equalizing beams transmit 100% of these forces





____ 14. When an air suspension system height control valve lever is in its neutral position, how should it be positioned?

a.

parallel with frame

c.

45-degrees downward from level

b.

45-degrees upward from level

d.

vertical to frame





____ 15. When load is added to a truck with a pneumatic suspension, in which direction should the height control valve lever move?

a.

downward

c.

horizontally

b.

upward

d.

stays stationary





____ 16. When a truck with a pneumatic suspension travels over a bumpy surface, what prevents the height control valve from rapidly cycling (inflating/exhausting) in response to each bump?

a.

built in response delay mechanism

b.

compressibility of air in springs dampens rapid changes in pressure

c.

both A and B

d.

neither A nor B





____ 17. Which type of air spring is most commonly used in heavy-duty trucks?

a.

single-convoluted

c.

triple-convoluted

b.

double-convoluted

d.

reversible sleeve





____ 18. Which of the following causes could account for frequent leaf spring breakage?

a.

vehicle overloaded

c.

broken centerbolt

b.

insufficient torque on the U-bolt nuts

d.

all of the above





____ 19. When should the U-bolts on a spring suspension be re-torqued after installation?

a.

after the first 1,000 miles

b.

after 36,000 miles

c.

after one year

d.

they should not be touched after torque is set





____ 20. What is the reason for coating steel components with a special compound when they contact with an aluminum frame?

a.

prevents corrosion

b.

limits squeaks and rattles

c.

reduce harshness in the suspension system

d.

all of the above





____ 21. When reinstalling rubber-bushed equalizing beams, what do you have to do before torquing the nuts to specification?

a.

install the torque rods

b.

ensure the equalizing beams are parallel to the frame

c.

both A and B

d.

neither A nor B





____ 22. When a truck pneumatic air suspension height control valve lever moves downward off horizontal, what happens to the air in the air springs?

a.

more air is charged to the springs

b.

some air is exhausted from the springs

c.

all of the air is dumped

d.

inflated to chassis system pressure





____ 23. What is the most compressed condition of a spring known as?

a.

rebound

c.

unsprung

b.

jounce

d.

sprung





____ 24. After being subject to jounce, what is a spring likely to do?

a.

rebound

c.

rejounce

b.

break

d.

compress





____ 25. All of the weight NOT supported by a vehicle suspension is known as:

a.

gross vehicle weight

c.

sprung weight

b.

gross load

d.

unsprung weight





____ 26. Technician A says that it is desirable to keep vehicle unsprung weight as heavy as possible because it makes for a more gentle ride. Technician B says that unsprung weight has a reaction effect through the suspension and frame. Who is correct?

a.

Technician A only

c.

Both A and B

b.

Technician B only

d.

Neither A nor B





____ 27. Technician A says that chassis oscillations can be rhythmic vibrations sourced from the suspension. Technician B says that chassis oscillations can be irregular vibrations sourced from the suspension. Who is correct?

a.

Technician A only

c.

Both A and B

b.

Technician B only

d.

Neither A nor B





____ 28. Which of the following suspension components has good self-dampening spring oscillation characteristics?

a.

air springs

c.

multi-leaf spring packs

b.

coil springs

d.

all of the above





____ 29. Which of the following suspension components is used specifically to dampen oscillation frequency?

a.

coil springs

c.

shock absorbers

b.

air springs

d.

spring shackles





____ 30. Which of the following would best describe a multi-leaf steel spring pack used in a truck or trailer application?

a.

diamond-shaped

c.

cylindrical

b.

semi-elliptical

d.

elliptical





____ 31. If you were to paint the leaf springs when assembling a multi-leaf spring pack, which of the following spring characteristics would be compromised?

a.

maximum load rating

c.

jounce properties

b.

no-load ride

d.

inter-leaf friction





____ 32. A truck with a steel multi-leaf spring, front suspension undergoes prolonged bouncing after hitting a bump in the road. Technician A says this could be caused by defective shock absorbers. Technician B says this could be caused by a broken centerbolt. Who is correct?

a.

Technician A only

c.

Both A and B

b.

Technician B only

d.

Neither A nor B





____ 33. What is usually used to mount a multi-leaf spring pack to an axle saddle?

a.

centerbolt

c.

spring shackles

b.

spring clips

d.

U-bolts





____ 34. Technician A says that the cam brackets used in a variable rate spring are only in contact with the mainleaf when the chassis is unloaded. Technician B says that cam brackets are used to shorten the effective spring length when in contact with the mainleaf. Who is correct?

a.

Technician A only

c.

Both A and B

b.

Technician B only

d.

Neither A nor B





____ 35. In a truck front suspension in which the spring is fixed at one end by pin, which of the following components permits variations in spring length as the spring flexes?

a.

mainspring eye

c.

U-bolts

b.

rebound clips

d.

spring shackles





____ 36. What is the function of a torque rod used with a equalizer type, multi-leaf spring pack, tandem suspension?

a.

controls longitudinal forces

b.

dampens axle wind-up caused by braking forces

c.

dampens axle wind-up caused by acceleration forces

d.

all of the above





____ 37. What is meant by the term adaptive suspension when used in the context of a truck or trailer?

a.

adjusts to chassis load conditions automatically

b.

enables quick suspension component change-outs

c.

combines steel and air springs

d.

ride height adapts to actual road speed





____ 38. What is the air pressure regulated at on a typical truck or trailer air suspension?

a.

60 psi

c.

125 psi

b.

90 psi

d.

chassis system pressure





____ 39. In a reversible sleeve type air spring, what prevents frame-to-piston contact when the air spring is subjected to extreme jounce?

a.

air supply port

c.

jounce block

b.

shock absorber

d.

torque rod





____ 40. What type of forces are easily absorbed by an air spring?

a.

longitudinal forces

c.

transverse forces

b.

vertically applied forces

d.

both A and C





____ 41. While lubricating a rear suspension with an air-actuated grease gun, one spring pin will not take grease. Which of the following should be done first?

a.

remove weight from suspension and try with a hand grease gun

b.

heat the spring with a rosebud

c.

remove weight from the suspension and hammer on eye while pumping grease

d.

replace the mainleaf





____ 42. A multi-leaf spring pack on a truck front suspension has a single broken leaf. If you observe what the OEM recommends, which of the following would be correct procedure?

a.

rebuild the spring pack, replacing the broken leaf

b.

replace the spring pack with the broken leaf with a new spring pack

c.

replace both front axle spring packs

d.

replace all springs on the vehicle, front and rear





____ 43. Technician A says that when installing a multi-leaf spring pack, the U-bolts should be torqued over the axle saddle before connecting the spring pin. Technician B says that the weight should be off the spring before torquing a U-bolt. Who is correct?

a.

Technician A only

c.

Both A and B

b.

Technician B only

d.

Neither A nor B





____ 44. Technician A says that body-bound bolts used in some suspensions are almost always SAE Grade 5 rated because they need to flex. Technician B says that it is generally safe to replace Huck fasteners used to mount suspension components with SAE Grade 5 fasteners. Who is correct?

a.

Technician A only

c.

Both A and B

b.

Technician B only

d.

Neither A nor B





____ 45. Which of the following is a notably reliable tattletale of suspension problems before they result in a complete failure?

a.

driver complaints

c.

cracks in frame

b.

tire wear patterns

d.

increased air compressor cycling





____ 46. Which of the following explains why you have to hold some types of air suspension height control valves in an off-horizontal position for up to 15 seconds before it responds to the movement?

a.

valve is defective

c.

hydraulic reaction delay

b.

cold weather operation

d.

pneumatic-actuated reaction delay





____ 47. When a truck chassis is equipped with a rollover stability control (RSC) system, which data bus electronic system is it integrated with

a.

engine controller

c.

transmission controller

b.

chassis controller

d.

ABS/ATC controller





____ 48. Technician A says that an RSC system can request over the chassis data bus a back-off of engine torque. Technician B says that a driveline retarder can be actuated as a result of a RSC request over the data bus. Who is correct?

a.

Technician A only

c.

Both A and B

b.

Technician B only

d.

Neither A nor B





____ 49. Which of the following is the least recommended method of checking axle alignment on a truck or trailer?

a.

tram gauge and straight-edge

c.

computer controlled sensor systems

b.

light and laser beam alignment

d.

all have equal accuracy





____ 50. Which of the following shop tools would most likely be required to remove old rubber bushings from an equalizing beam type suspension?