Ase A4 Practice Test. Study Guide Graded A+

4. All of these could cause tire wear if not within manufacturer's Specs EXCEPT: A. Caster B. Wheel balance C. Toe-In D. Camber {Ans: A. Caster that is out of spec will affect steering and handling characteristics, but will not cause tire wear. Whereas, too much toe in or out would severely wear the tires. Additionally, excessive camber would cause inside or outside shoulder wear on the tire, depending on whether the camber was too negative or positive.}38. A vehicle equipped with a Macpherson Strut type suspension is in the shop for new tires and an alignment. The tire installer noticed that the vehicle has some play in the left side inner tie rod end and informs the alignment Tech. What should the alignment tech tell the customer? A. it is not a problem that will affect alignment. B. He'll align the front end, but they should replace the inner tie rod end soon. C. The inner tie rod end needs to be replaced before an alignment can be performed. D. He can se the vehicles alignment so that the play in the inner tie rod will be compensated for. {Ans: C. Play in the inner tie rod