While Checking Out the Front End of a Vehicle, the Technician

question 54

Multiple Choice

While checking out the front end of a vehicle, the technician grabs the driver's side tire and steers the wheels manually left and right. While he does this, he notices that the center link moves up and down. What component is most likely at fault?

• A)worn tie-rod ends
• B)worn center link
• C)worn idler arm
• D)worn steering U-joint (coupler)

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