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1. What should you check before you try to begin this job?
Check that you have the proper tools and the correct parts to do the repair.
2. What equipment is needed for this particular job?
deep/ shallow 1/2 or 3/8 socket set, box and open-end wrench set, lug wrench, hammer, pliers, and torque wrench, hydraulic jack, two safety support stands, four wood or concrete blocks
3. What extra tools may be needed for this job?
hacksaw, nut buster/ splitter, shock absorber shaft retaining socket
4. What should always wear when doing repair work?
safety glasses
5. Some instructions ask you to keep all four of the vehicle's wheels on the ground. True or false?
true
6. There are __________________ different types of shock mounts. What are they?
three/ stud; T; eyelet
7. Set an automatic transmission in "________________________________."
park
8. Put a manual transmission __________________________________________.
in gear
9. What should you do with the rear wheels when replacing front shocks?
Position a block of wood or cement in front of and behind each rear wheel.
10. Initially, loosen lug nuts ______________________ turn.
1/2
11. Check your owner's manual for the correct jack positioning. True or false?
true
12. Allow full spring _______________________________ or ________________________.
stretch/ deflection
13. Throughout the procedure, support the vehicle's weight on the jack. True or false?
false
14. When do you completely remove the lug nuts?
after the vehicle has been lowered onto the support stands
15. After removing the front wheel, locate the _________________________ mount.
lower
16. What are some signs of worn out, or bad, shock absorbers?
worn upper/ lower rubber bushings, tire wear, presence of oil
17. If the shock absorber shaft turns as you attempt to unthread the nut, you must ___________________________________________________ .
hold it in position
18. Do not lie under the ________________________________________________________.
shock or suspension system
19. What can you do if the shock nuts won't loosen?
You can split them with a nut buster or cut them off with a hacksaw.
20. Depending on the height of the car off the ground, what may it be necessary to do to remove the shock absorber from the car?
You may have to compress the shock absorber piston and rod.
21. Begin by installing a new ____________________________ and _____________________ onto the shock absorber.
washer/ rubber bushing
22. Place the washer on the shock shaft ___________________________ -side upward.
cup
23. Slide the bushing onto the shock shaft ________________________-side down.
rounded
24. Make sure that the shock's mounting surfaces _____________________________________ and _____________________________________________________________.
are smooth/ free of loose rust or dirt
25. Over-tightening may ________________________________ the bolts.
break
26. Always tighten lug nuts in a(n) _________________________________ fashion.
star
27. When replacing rear shocks, what should you do to the front wheels of the vehicle?
Position a block of wood or cement in front of and behind each front wheel.
28. In cars with coil springs, support the rear ______________________________________.
axle housing
29. The shock absorber may be shorter than the ______________________________ of the suspension system.
travel
30. What may you have to remove in certain station wagons or vans?
upholstery, floor matting, or insulation
31. Install conical washers and bushings in the correct _________________________________.
sequence
32. Torque the stud into position, using a(n) _______________________________ wrench.
torque
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