JAMAICA DEFENCE FORCE

TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE

MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR (CARS and LIGHT TRUCKS) LEVEL II
(LANDCROUSER GROUP)

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT

NAME: DATE: September 20, 2022

NQR# : DURATION: 1 ½ hr

UNIT(S): ASRSTS0011A - Inspect and Service Steering Systems.

ASRSUS0011A - Inspect and Service Suspension Systems.
ASRSSS0091B - Prepare for Wheel Alignment Operations.
ASRSSS0032B - Carry Out Preliminary Checks to Motor Vehicle Front End.
ASRSSS0022B - Repair Steering and Suspension System Components.
ASRSSS0051B – Balance Wheel Assembly. (ELECTIVE)

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Attempt all questions/items.

2. Direct all queries to the invigilator(s).
3. Any form of corresponding without the invigilator’s approval will be considered
cheating and will result in disqualification.
4. No smart devices are allowed in the assessment room.
No. Questions Marks

Section A: Multiple Choice

Instruction: Answer the following questions/items by circling the correct answer.

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1. The steering system serves all the following EXCEPT….
a. Allow suspension movement b. Provide road feel
c. Absorb shock and vibration d. Provide direction control by driver

2. Which of the following is NOT a steering system component? 1

a. Rack and Pinion b. Steering column & key barrel

c. Steering box & Tie rod end d. Strut rod & Torsion bar

3. The two (2) most common type of steering box are…………………..

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a. Rack & pinion and recirculating ball b. Cam& ped and worm and sector
c. Sector shaft & Sector Gear d. Screw & Nut and worn and roller

4. All the following parts are comprised in the rack & pinion steering system EXCEPT.
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a. Rack gear b. Pinion gear
c. Rack housing c. Pitman arm

5. The idle arm support the…………………….. 1

a. centre link b. pitman arm
 c. inner tie rod end d. outer tie rod end
6. The shock absorber is used to do all the following EXCEPT 1
a. absorb shock b. reduce vibration
c. reduce oscillation d. turn road wheels

7. Leaf spring allow all the following EXCEPT ………. 1

a. the axle to the vehicle frame b. wheel movement
c. lengthening the drive shaft d. independent movement of wheel

8. Which front suspension system can be heighten or lower by a bolt & lock nut?
a. Mc Pherson strut b. Double Wishbone 1
c. Torsion bar d. puemactic shocks

9. When one wheel movement does not affect the other, this is call……………. 1

a. Non-independent b. independent
c. semi-independent d. dual independent

10. Sprung mass is when the vehicle……………….

a. body support by the spring b. body is not support by the spring 1

c. body is partially support by the spring d. body support by the frame

Two technicians are discussing the replacement of an inner tie rod end (ball-socket assembly)
11. of a rack-and- pinion steering gear. Technician A says that the inner and outer tie rod ends are 1
part of the rack and cannot be replaced separately. Technician B says that the steering gear
unit should be removed from the vehicle before the inner tie rod end can be removed. Which
technician is correct?

a.Technician A only b. Technician B only

c.Both Technicians A and B d. Neither Technician A nor B

A customer complains that the steering lacks power assist only when cold. Technician A says
12. that the power steering fluid may be low. Technician B says that a worn housing around the 1
rotary (spool) valve is the most likely cause. Which technician is correct?

a.Technician A only b.Technician B only

c.Both Technicians A and B d.Neither Technician A nor B

14. A defective upper strut mount can cause all of the following except . 1
a.Binding b. Noise when driving over bumps
c.Poor steering wheel return after turning a corner d.A crooked steering wheel

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A light film of oil is observed on the upper area of a shock absorber. Technician A says that 1
this condition should be considered normal. Technician B says that a rod seal may bleed fluid
during cold weather causing the oil film. Which technician is correct?

a.Technician A only b.Technician B only

c.Both Technicians A and B d.Neither Technician A nor B
16. A rear-wheel-drive vehicle equipped with front coil springs and rear leaf springs is
sagging down at the right rear and the left front is higher than the right front. Which is
the most likely cause? 1

a.A broken stabilizer bar link in the left front b.A broken rear track rod
c.A broken leaf spring on the right rear d.A broken left front shock absorber

The rear of a sport utility vehicle is sagging. Which is the least likely cause?
17. 1
a.Excessive load in the rear of the vehicle b.Incorrect springs
c.Broken spring seats d.Leaking shock absorbers

A vehicle has ride (trim) height lower on the left side than on the right side. Which is the most
18 likely cause?
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a.Worn ball joints on the left side b.A worn or leaking shock absorber on the right side
c.A weak or leaking shock absorber on the left side d.Sagging springs on the left side

Technician A says that a vehicle will pull (or lead) to the side with the most camber (or least
19. negative camber) if the difference exceeds factory specifications. Technician B says that a
vehicle will pull (or lead) to the side with the most front toe. Which technician is correct?
1
a.Technician A only b.Technician B only
c.Both Technicians A and B d.Neither Technician A nor B

A pickup truck was aligned and then the owner installed a heavy camper. Technician A says
20. that the extra weight will change the camber and caster on the front wheels. Technician B
says that the weight will cause the toe to change. Which technician is correct? 1

a.Technician A only b.Technician B only

c.Both Technicians A and B d.Neither Technician A nor B

21. A vehicle is pulling to the right. Technician A says that more camber on the right than the left
could be the cause. Technician B says that more toe-in on the left than on the right could be
the cause. Which technician is correct?
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Technician A only Technician B only
Both Technicians A and B Neither Technician A nor B

Section B: Short Answer Questions

Read the following questions/items carefully and provide the correct responses in the spaces
provided.

List 4 steering geometry and state the basic purpose of each in no more than 2 sentences.
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23.
Look at figure.1 below and:

a. State what types of suspension system is in fugure.1.

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b. B. Label the six parts below and state one defect to be check for, on each part.
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1. ___________________________ 2. ______________________________

3. ___________________________ 4. ______________________________

5. ___________________________ 5. ______________________________

24.
State what types of suspension system in the fugure above

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Label all 10 parts in fig 3 that make up the EPS rack and pinion power assist steering system.
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2. __________________________________________

3. _________________________________________

4. _________________________________________

5. _________________________________________

6. _________________________________________

7. _________________________________________

8. _________________________________________

9. _________________________________________

10. _________________________________________

26. Which two 2 main sensors signal the Electronic Power Steering system ECU MUST receive to,
activate the electrical motor? And why, 4

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Explain how a faulty charging system, will affect the EPS operation in no more than 2 sentences.

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28.

How can the driver be warned that there is an electrical failure in the Electronic Power Steering
system. 2

29.
List 5 purpose of the steering system. 4

a. ______________________________________________________________________________
b. ______________________________________________________________________________
c. ______________________________________________________________________________
d. ______________________________________________________________________________
e. ______________________________________________________________________________
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List three types of tyre construction. 3

a. __________________________
b. __________________________
c. __________________________
31.

Define the following terms; Under inflation and Over inflation. 4

a. ________________________________________________________________________________
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b. ________________________________________________________________________________
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State the tyre defects in the diagram below and state one possible cause of each . 6

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c. _____________________________________________________________________________

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********END OF WRITTEN ASSESSMENT*******

Total Marks 63
For Instructor’s use only
Total Marks Awarded
Percentage %
 JAMAICA DEFENCE FORCE

Technical Training Institute

PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT FORM

Group: Motor Vehicle Repair (Cars and Light Trucks) Level II (Honda)
Instructor: Mr. J. Newland

Trainee Name: _______________________________________

Date: September 20, 2022
Time Allotted: 3 hrs

Unit:
ASRSTS0011A - Inspect and Service Steering Systems.
ASRSUS0011A - Inspect and Service Suspension Systems.
ASRSSS0091B - Prepare for Wheel Alignment Operations.
ASRSSS0032B - Carry Out Preliminary Checks to Motor Vehicle Front End.
ASRSSS0022B - Repair Steering and Suspension System Components.
ASRSSS0051B – Balance Wheel Assembly. (ELECTIVE)

Instructions:

A customer went to CMTTI Montego Bay Campus to replace the tie rod end and align the
vehicle. The MVR Level II (Honda) group is task to inspect the steering and suspension system
to:

a. Confirm that the tie rod end need to be replaced.

b. Confirm that all other compoment within both systems are in good working condition.
c. Remove and replace the tie rod end.
d. Prepare vehicle for alignment.

Trainees will be graded based on the marking scheme below.

Performance Criteria 5 4 3 2 1 0
Dress in appropriate PPE

Select appropriate tools

Hoist vehicle
Inspect steering system and report findings
Inspect suspension system and report findings

Remove tie rod ends

Replace tie rod ends
Prepare vehicle for alignment operations
Clean up work area
Observe all safety precaution
TOTAL MARKS 55
TOTAL MARKS ATTAINED
PERCENTAGE ⁒
Rating

5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the skill area and can perform adeptly, with initiative
and adaptability to problem situations with a mastery of related language and technical
knowledge.
4. Demonstrate sufficient knowledge and ability in the skill area to perform satisfactorily and
apply working rules for problem solution with correct related language usage.
3. Demonstrate sufficient knowledge and ability to perform the skill area but requires
supervision.
2. Demonstrate limited knowledge and ability to perform in some aspects of skill area and
requires training and supervision.
1. Demonstrate insufficient evidence of the knowledge, ability and attitudes in the skill area, no
judgement can be made on an individual’s competent.
0. Not identified.
Instructor’s Comment:

Instructor’s Signature:

Trainee’s Signature: