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Collapsible steering shafts are being discussed. Technician A says that for durability, shear pins are made of steel. Technician B says that one of the collapsible shafts is hollow. Who is right?

Technician A says that there are driving and non-driving versions of the independent rear suspension. Technician B says that rear-wheel drive vehicles always use solid rear suspensions. Who is right?

All of the following statements about checking air suspension control systems are true, except:

Technician A says that helper leaf springs are sometimes called air bags. Technician B says that helper coil springs are sometimes called cargo springs. Who is right?

Technician A says that rust powder is a sign that the part should be lubricated. Technician B says that a loose tie rod is sometimes easier to find with the wheels on the ground. Who is right?

On a MacPherson strut assembly with the spring installed over the strut damper, which ball joint is the load-carrying ball joint?

If a replacement shock absorber is gas-filled, what must be done to install it?

Which of the following requires that the coil spring be compressed as part of the removal process?

A control arm connected to the frame at two points does not need a ____.

What is the purpose of the cams that are installed on some rear suspensions?