ASE ASE Steering & Wheel Alignment 2

Question 1

What is the FIRST step a technician should perform before conducting a four-wheel alignment?

Accepted Answer

Inspect tires, ball joints, tie rod ends, and wheel bearings for wear

Answer

Set toe on the rear axle

Answer

Measure caster angle

Answer

Adjust the steering wheel to center

Question 2

Which alignment angle is adjusted by changing the length of the tie rod on a rack and pinion steering system?

Accepted Answer

Toe

Answer

Caster

Answer

Camber

Answer

Thrust angle

Question 3

What causes memory steer, where the vehicle pulls in the direction of the last turn made?

Accepted Answer

Binding upper strut bearing or ball joint

Answer

Excessive positive caster

Answer

Low tire pressure

Answer

Loose wheel bearing

Question 4

On a McPherson strut suspension, camber is MOST commonly adjusted using which method?

Accepted Answer

Rotating an eccentric bolt or cam bolt at the strut-to-knuckle attachment

Answer

Adjusting the control arm pivot bolt

Answer

Replacing the upper strut mount

Answer

Bending the strut tower

Question 5

What does Steering Axis Inclination (SAI) represent?

Accepted Answer

The inward tilt of the steering axis from vertical as viewed from the front

Answer

The angle of the tie rod relative to the ground

Answer

The maximum steering wheel lock angle

Answer

The angle between the caster and camber axes

Question 6

A vehicle exhibits excessive tire wear on the inside edge of the front tires. Which alignment condition is MOST likely responsible?

Accepted Answer

Excessive negative camber

Answer

Excessive positive camber

Answer

Excessive toe-in

Answer

Insufficient caster