ASE PS2 Test Preparation Guide: Steering & Suspension
The major components in the steering include the steering gear (rack & pinion or recirculating ball), power steering pump and hoses (if used), tie rods and tie rod ends, idler arm and center link (if used) and steering stabilizer (if used). The major components in the suspension include springs, shock absorbers and/or struts, control arms and bushings, ball joints, and sway bar and bushings.
Worn Shocks Compromise Safety
Many motorists don’t appreciate the importance of ride control and how it affects driving, handling and braking safety.
Chassis Parts Take A Pounding
Chassis parts are all the components that attach the wheels to the rest of the vehicle, and help support the vehicle’s weight.
ASE P2 Test Preparation Guide: Steering & Suspension
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
• Identify major suspension & steering components
• Identify suspension & steering component functions
• Identify related items
• Provide basic use, installation and warranty information
Selling Ride Control Products: The Shocking Truth
Here is the shocking truth: 70 percent of people think the primary function of shocks and struts is to provide a comfortable ride. That’s probably why they place such a low priority on replacing worn shocks and struts. Only 21 percent of the people surveyed recognized the fact that new shocks and struts can improve handling and driving safety.
Smooth Sailing — Steering, Suspension and Ride Control
Chassis parts may not be a high-volume category in the aftermarket, but sooner or later most chassis parts do wear out and have to be replaced. The question is, when?