TT September Pop Quiz: Chassis
This month’s pop quiz addresses the chassis system. Choose the answer that best completes the following statements or questions.
(Note – Answer key provided following the Pop Quiz – answers in bold.)
Service Advisor: Giving the Sway Bar a Tune Up
Unless the chassis anti-roll bar — also called the sway bar or stabilizer — is making noise, it tends to be missed when the suspension is serviced. Here’s how to provide a proper undercar inspection to the Sway Bar components.
Undercover: Suspension Upgrades for the Sport Compacts
Unfortunately, too many hot-rod sport compacts don’t have enough suspension upgrades to handle their muscle-car horsepower. Import specialist shops may be asked, on an increasing basis, to align, modify or fine-tune increasingly elaborate suspension systems.
Getting Tight With Torque Wrenches
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in TechShop – Equipment, Tools & Supplies
Keeping it Safe & Stable
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Counterman
Measuring Up to Alignment Services
Adapted from Andrew Markel’s article in Brake & Front End