Maryland State Inspection-technical Exam Study Rated A+
Question : Steering wheel reject for
CORRECT ANSWER : cracks and breaks, non continuity,
not original or equivalent size, objects mounted on column
Question : Inspection for lash
CORRECT ANSWER : front wheels straight ahead, turn
wheel until motion can be observed at road wheels, engine must be running for vehicles with power steering
Question : Failure for lash
CORRECT ANSWER : 16 inch wheel 2 inches, 18 inch
wheel 2 1/4 inches, 20 inch wheel 2 1/2 inches, 22 inch wheel
- 3/4 inches
Question : lash failure for power steering system
CORRECT ANSWER : 0.4 inches or 10mm
Question : inspect for travel
CORRECT ANSWER : turn steering full right and full left,
jack front wheels slightly on vehicles without power steering, check for binding and jamming
Question : inspect for linkage play
CORRECT ANSWER : lift front end with wheels straight
ahead, apply brakes, grasp front and rear of tire, record movement at extreme front or rear of tire
Question : Camber
CORRECT ANSWER : inward or outward tilt of the top of
the wheel from vertical
Question : Ball joint wear-without wear indicators
CORRECT ANSWER : reject for movement exceeding
manufacturer specs, repaired by heating, equipped with tightener or repair kit
Question : Types of ball joints
CORRECT ANSWER : wear indicator, standard, turning
torque, preloaded
Question : Springs and torsion bars
CORRECT ANSWER : five or more one four or less none,
U bolts are not long enough 1/4 of length, any object sticking below edge of wheel rim
Question : service brake test
CORRECT ANSWER : on road at speed of 20mph, smooth
stop within 25 feet for passenger cars, 30 feet for light trucks
Question : hydraulic system test
CORRECT ANSWER : brake pedal height shall remain
constant for one minute
Question : pedal reserve test
CORRECT ANSWER : fail for less than 1/3 of total pedal
reserve remains
Question : inspect brake drums
CORRECT ANSWER : 0.090 inch greater than original
diameter, substantial cracks on friction surface, external cracks extending to the leading edge
Question : brake pads
CORRECT ANSWER : wear limit 2/32 inch
Question : bonded brake linings
CORRECT ANSWER : wear limit 2/32 inch
Question : riveted brake linings
CORRECT ANSWER : wear limit 1/32 of an inch above
rivet head
Question : vacuum booster test
CORRECT ANSWER : stop engine pump brake pedal
several times to deplete vacuum depress pedal with slight force while starting engine pedal should move slightly when engine starts