Chapter 76 Vocab

Question 1

shock absorber bounce test

Answer 1

To perform it, simply push down on one corner of the vehicle’s body. Then, release the body and count the number of times the vehicle rebounds.
Good: Stop in 1 or 2 rebounds
Bad: 3 or more rebounds

Question 2

curb height

Answer 2

the distance from a specific point on the vehicle to the ground

Question 3

curb weight

Answer 3

the weight of the vehicle with a full tank of fuel and no passengers or luggage

Question 4

coil spring compressor

Answer 4

tool to remove and install a coil spring. Screw-type compressor squeezes the spring coils closer together, reducing the overall height of the coil spring

Question 5

grease gun

Answer 5

is used to inject chassis grease into the ball joint grease fittings

Question 6

ball joint wear indicator

Answer 6

used to check for ball joint wear. Used by inspecting the shoulder on the joint to determine ball joint’s condition. If the shoulder on the joint is recessed, the joint should be replaced

Question 7

sticktion

Answer 7

a term used to describe the initial resistance to movement between rubber seals or bushings and metal parts

Question 8

strut spring compressor

Answer 8

used to collapse the spring when removing the strut shock absorber