Question 1

All the following statements are correct EXCEPT:

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A)   Toe adjustments affect steering wheel centering
B)   Excessive toe-out settings cause the tires to wear on the outside edges
C)   The vehicle will steer toward the side with the greatest toe
D)   Front wheel toe is the last adjustment made during a front-end alignmentE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Check and adjust the front wheel angles before checking and adjusting the rear wheel angles when performing a four-wheel alignment.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

On some models a pop rivet must be removed from the strut mount before a camber adjustment can be made.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Heavy items in the trunk or passenger compartment that are normally carried in the vehicle should not be removed during a four-wheel alignment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following angles has the greatest effect on tire wear?

Accepted Answer

A)   caster
B)   camber
C)   toe
D)   SAIE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

____________________ is the last alignment angle to be set.

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The answer of ____________________ is the last alignment angle to...

Question 7

The ideal situation is to have all four wheels at zero running toe when the car is traveling
down the road.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A cam bolt at the junction between the base of the strut assembly and the steering knuckle is used to adjust the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   caster
B)   camber
C)   toe
D)   SAIE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Turning the adjustment sleeve on the ____________________ changes the toe setting.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Turning the adjustment sleeve on the ____________________...

Question 10

All of the following statements about front wheel toe adjustment are true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   The front wheels must be in the straight ahead position when adjusting toe
B)   The front wheel toe should be adjusted before the front wheel caster
C)   Before adjusting toe, the outer bellows clamps should be loosened
D)   Toe adjustments are made at the tie-rodsE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

The rear axle of an FWD car is the preferred jacking point when the rear wheels need to be removed to make rear toe and camber adjustments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Why must the vehicle be at the proper ride height before an alignment is done?

Accepted Answer

As the height of a vehicle changes, so d...

Question 13

What is setback?

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Setback is a condition when one wheel on...

Question 14

An ___________________is a limited-purpose, tire contact, vehicle hoist (lift) equipped with turning radius plates.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An ___________________is a limited-purpose, tire contact, vehicle...

Question 15

Correct ____________________ angles are designed to provide steering stability.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Correct ____________________ angles are designed to provide...

Question 16

A vehicle is being aligned that has too much positive camber and too little positive caster on the left front wheel. The vehicle has an adjustable strut mount that allows for both caster and camber adjustment. In what direction should the mount be moved?

Accepted Answer

A)   outward and forward
B)   outward and rearward
C)   inward and forward
D)   inward and rearwardE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Describe the tire wear condition that will occur from an incorrect front toe setting.

Accepted Answer

An incorrect toe setting will ...

Question 18

Technician A says cross caster is the difference between the left-side and right-side caster. Technician B says excessive negative caster can be corrected by moving the upper ball joint, or strut mount, forward. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   A only
B)   B only
C)   both A and B
D)   Neither A not BE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a method for adjusting caster or camber?

Accepted Answer

A)   slotted frames
B)   eccentrics
C)   adjusting sleeves
D)   shimsE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Technician A says if the distance between the leading edges of the front tires is less than the distance between the trailing edges, then there is toe-in. Technician B says front toe-in is adjusted by adding or removing shims between the upper control arms and the body/frame. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   A only
B)   B only
C)   both A and B
D)   neither A nor BE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Exam 49: Wheel Alignment

Describe the tire wear condition that will occur from an incorrect front toe setting.

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A cam bolt at the junction between the base of the strut assembly and the steering knuckle is used to adjust the ______.

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Correct ____________________ angles are designed to provide steering stability.

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The ideal situation is to have all four wheels at zero running toe when the car is traveling down the road.

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Which of the following is NOT a method for adjusting caster or camber?

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____________________ is the last alignment angle to be set.

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On some models a pop rivet must be removed from the strut mount before a camber adjustment can be made.

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Heavy items in the trunk or passenger compartment that are normally carried in the vehicle should not be removed during a four-wheel alignment.

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Why must the vehicle be at the proper ride height before an alignment is done?

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All the following statements are correct EXCEPT:

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Technician A says cross caster is the difference between the left-side and right-side caster. Technician B says excessive negative caster can be corrected by moving the upper ball joint, or strut mount, forward. Who is correct?

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The rear axle of an FWD car is the preferred jacking point when the rear wheels need to be removed to make rear toe and camber adjustments.

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What is setback?

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A vehicle is being aligned that has too much positive camber and too little positive caster on the left front wheel. The vehicle has an adjustable strut mount that allows for both caster and camber adjustment. In what direction should the mount be moved?

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All of the following statements about front wheel toe adjustment are true EXCEPT:

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An ___________________is a limited-purpose, tire contact, vehicle hoist (lift) equipped with turning radius plates.

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Which of the following angles has the greatest effect on tire wear?

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Turning the adjustment sleeve on the ____________________ changes the toe setting.

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Check and adjust the front wheel angles before checking and adjusting the rear wheel angles when performing a four-wheel alignment.

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Technician A says if the distance between the leading edges of the front tires is less than the distance between the trailing edges, then there is toe-in. Technician B says front toe-in is adjusted by adding or removing shims between the upper control arms and the body/frame. Who is correct?

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