ASE T5 Practice Test

A technician finds that the steering wheel vibrates while driving at highway speeds. The first component to inspect should be:

When diagnosing a hydraulic power steering system, the technician observes that the steering effort is high at all speeds. This condition is MOST likely due to:

A truck exhibits excessive free play in the steering. The first component to check should be:

A vehicle experiences a stiff steering wheel when turning left, but not when turning right. The likely cause is:

During a road test, a technician notices that the steering wheel returns slowly to the center after a turn. What is the MOST likely cause?

After a power steering pump replacement, a technician notes a whining noise from the pump area. The most likely cause is:

During a steering system inspection, a technician notes that the power steering fluid is foamy. The MOST likely cause is:

A technician finds that a vehicle pulls to the right while driving. The steering system is otherwise functioning correctly. The MOST likely cause is:

A heavy-duty truck with a recirculating ball steering gear has a steering wheel that is not centered. The first step to correct this issue should be:

When diagnosing a power steering system, a technician finds that the steering is easier to turn in one direction than the other. This could be caused by:

A vehicle with hydraulic power steering pulls to the left, even after a wheel alignment. The next component to check is:

During a road test, a technician notices that the steering wheel returns slowly to the center after a turn. What is the MOST likely cause?

A technician notes that a truck with air suspension sits lower in the rear than in the front when unloaded. The primary area to inspect is the:

During a routine inspection, a technician finds that a leaf spring has a flattened appearance. The most likely cause is:

A technician finds excessive play in a truck's steering. After ruling out steering linkage and gear box issues, the NEXT component to inspect should be the:

A technician finds that a truck's 5th wheel has excessive fore-and-aft movement. This condition is most likely due to:

A truck exhibits uneven tire wear on one side. The technician should inspect the:

A truck driver reports a vibration that increases with speed. The technician should FIRST check:

When diagnosing a heavy-duty truck with uneven tire wear, the FIRST component to inspect should be the:

A technician observes that a truck's air suspension system is lower on one side. The most probable cause is:

When inspecting a truck's 5th wheel, a technician finds abnormal wear on the locking jaws. This is MOST likely caused by:

When a truck's frame shows signs of twisting, a common cause is:

A technician finds that a heavy-duty truck's suspension air bags do not maintain consistent pressure. The FIRST thing to check should be the:

If a truck has a persistent drift to the left, a technician should FIRST inspect the:

During a brake application, a truck's rear end dips significantly. The likely cause is:

A truck with an air ride suspension has a lean to one side. The most probable cause is:

During a routine inspection, a technician notices cracks around the fifth wheel mounting bolts. This is MOST likely caused by:

When a heavy-duty truck exhibits excessive bounce while driving over bumps, the MOST likely cause is:

When performing a wheel alignment, excessive positive camber on one wheel of a heavy-duty truck could be caused by:

During an alignment check, a technician notes that the rear axle has excessive thrust angle. This condition is MOST likely due to:

A truck displays uneven tire wear and a tendency to drift. The alignment shows incorrect toe settings. The MOST likely cause is:

When diagnosing a vehicle with irregular front tire wear and a pulling to the left, a technician should FIRST check:

A technician finds that a heavy-duty truck's steering wheel is off-center when driving straight. The FIRST step in correcting this issue should be to adjust the:

When correcting rear axle misalignment in a heavy-duty truck, the technician should primarily focus on adjusting the:

A technician notices that a truck's tires are wearing more on the inside. This is often indicative of excessive:

In a tandem axle truck, if the rear tandem axle is not aligned correctly with the front axle, the likely result will be:

A truck has excessive steering wheel vibration at high speeds. The technician should check the:

A technician notes that a heavy-duty truck has a tendency to wander on the highway. This issue is MOST likely due to:

After performing a wheel alignment on a truck, the technician finds that the vehicle pulls to the right. The next step should be to check the:

Excessive steering effort in a heavy-duty truck can be caused by improper:

A technician notices that a truck's tires are wearing more on the inside. This is often indicative of excessive:

During a brake inspection, a technician finds oil on the inside of a wheel rim. This is MOST likely due to a leaking:

A truck's tire shows signs of cupping. This irregular tire wear pattern is MOST likely due to:

After replacing tires on a heavy-duty truck, the technician notices a steering pull to one side. The most likely cause is:

During an inspection, a technician finds that a wheel hub is running hotter than usual. The FIRST component to inspect should be the:

A technician notices that a truck's tires are wearing more on the outside edges. The most probable cause is:

A technician finds that a truck's steer tires have feathered wear. This is MOST likely caused by:

A truck with dual rear wheels exhibits abnormal wear on the inner tires. The most likely cause is:

When diagnosing a vibration in a heavy-duty truck at highway speeds, the FIRST thing to check is:

A heavy-duty truck's wheel hub shows signs of lubricant leakage. The FIRST component to check is the: