ASE ASE Steering & Wheel Alignment

Question 1

Which alignment angle describes the inward or outward tilt of the top of the wheel as viewed from the front of the vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Camber

Answer

Caster

Answer

Toe

Answer

Thrust angle

Question 2

What alignment angle has the GREATEST effect on straight-line stability and steering returnability?

Accepted Answer

Caster

Answer

Camber

Answer

Toe

Answer

Setback

Question 3

Which type of steering gear converts rotary motion of the steering wheel into linear motion at the tie rods?

Accepted Answer

Rack and pinion

Answer

Recirculating ball

Answer

Worm and sector

Answer

Cam and lever

Question 4

A vehicle pulls consistently to the left during braking. Which component is the MOST likely cause?

Accepted Answer

Sticking right front brake caliper

Answer

Unequal caster angle

Answer

Worn tie rod end on left side

Answer

Bent steering rack

Question 5

What is the thrust angle on a four-wheel alignment?

Accepted Answer

The angle between the rear axle thrust line and the vehicle centerline

Answer

The angle between the front axle centerline and the ground

Answer

The caster split between left and right front wheels

Answer

The camber difference between the rear wheels

Question 6

What does toe-in mean in wheel alignment?

Accepted Answer

The front of the tires are closer together than the rear when viewed from above

Answer

The front of the tires are farther apart than the rear

Answer

The top of the tires tilt inward

Answer

The steering axis tilts toward the driver