Question

The drive axles on a truck with a walking beam suspension are out of alignment. Technician A says that incorrect length torque rods could be the cause. Technician B says that worn walking beam bushings could be the cause. Who is right?

(A) A only (C) Both A and B
(B) B only (D) Neither A nor B

Answer 1

Both Technician A and Technician B are correct. Incorrect torque rods and worn bushings can cause misalignment of the drive axles in a truck with a walking beam suspension.

Step-by-step explanation:

Technician A and Technician B are both correct. Incorrect length torque rods in the walking beam suspension can cause the drive axles on a truck to be out of alignment. Similarly, worn walking beam bushings can also contribute to the misalignment of the drive axles.