ASE A4 · Suspension & Steering
Steering
Steering column, gear and linkage diagnosis and repair, including power and electric assist systems, airbag precautions, pump and fluid service, and tie rods and idler arms.
- Questions on the A4 test
- 12
- Share of the test
- 30%
- GearheadPass questions
- 54
- With exhibits
- 10
What this area covers
ASE's task list for Steering on the A4 Suspension & Steering test groups into these tasks. Expect diagnosis-first questions: what's the most likely cause, what should be checked next, and which technician is right.
- Column, shaft and airbag handling
- Rack and pinion and box gear diagnosis
- Power steering pump, fluid and hoses
- Pressure/flow tests and gear adjustment
- Electronic and electric assist systems
- Steering linkage and tie rods
How to study it
- This area carries 12 of the A4 test's questions (30%). Give it study time in proportion.
- Work the free questions first, then read every explanation, including the ones you got right; the reasoning is what transfers to new questions.
- 2 of the 5 free questions here are Technician A/B items. Judge each statement on its own before you pick A only, B only, Both or Neither.
- Always confirm specifications in the vehicle manufacturer's service information. Test questions assume you would.
Free practice quiz
5 Steering questions with explanations
All 54 Steering questions are in the app
Plus a full-length A4 mock, flash cards, and English or Spanish on every question.
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Diagnosing pull, wander and steering return concerns, then measuring and adjusting alignment angles and recalibrating related electronic systems.
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Wheels & Tires
Wheel and tire service: reading wear patterns, checking size and ratings, mounting and balancing, runout and vibration diagnosis, and TPMS testing and relearn.