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ASE T5 Suspension & Steering (Medium/Heavy Truck)
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Master Suspension, Frame & Fifth WheelYou are here
Start with the largest area: leaf/air/walking-beam suspensions, ride height, frame rails and fasteners, and fifth wheel mounting, lubrication, and lock testing.
Build Wheel Alignment Precision
Work caster, camber, toe, setback, thrust angle, SAI, total-vehicle alignment, and tire-wear pattern diagnosis.
Sharpen Steering System Diagnosis
Review manual and power steering gears, integral/linkage assist, kingpins, tie rods, and pump pressure/flow testing.
Finish Wheels, Tires & Hubs
Drill hub-piloted versus stud-piloted systems, torque/retorque, multi-piece rim safety, bearing adjustment, seals, and TPMS.
Can You Take the ASE T5 Exam?
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- •Pass the T5 test administered by Prometric
- •Work experience requirement may be partly substituted by relevant formal training
- •Recertification is required periodically to keep the credential current
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3-6 weeks typical preparation
From start to license in hand
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100 Practice Questions
Covers all four official ASE T5 content areas with detailed answer rationales.
Current 2026 Content Areas
Built to the ASE T5 blueprint: steering, suspension/frame/fifth wheel, wheel alignment, and wheels/tires/hubs.
Free Prep
Use the full bank without a paywall while targeting weak heavy-truck chassis areas.
What You'll Study
10 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Exam Overview & Heavy-Duty Chassis Foundations
3 sections
Chapter 2: Steering Columns, Gears & Mechanical Linkages
3 sections
Chapter 3: Hydraulic Power Steering Systems & Diagnostics
4 sections
Chapter 4: Leaf Spring & Mechanical Suspension Systems
3 sections
Chapter 5: Air Suspension Systems & Shock Absorbers
4 sections
Chapter 6: Frame Rails, Crossmembers & Fifth Wheel Assemblies
4 sections
Chapter 7: Primary Wheel Alignment Angles & Steering Geometry
3 sections
Chapter 8: Advanced Alignment Angles & Tandem Axle Tracking
3 sections
Chapter 9: Wheel Systems, Fasteners & Demountable Rims
3 sections
Chapter 10: Wheel-End Hubs, Bearings, Seals & Tire Diagnosis
5 sections
ASE T5-Specific Topics Covered
ASE T5 Exam Details
ASE T5 Suspension & Steering (Medium/Heavy Truck)
Administered by ASE (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official ASE (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence) content outline
Manual and power steering gears, integral and linkage power steering, kingpins and bushings, tie rods and drag links, steering shafts and dampers, pump pressure/flow testing, and steering wheel centering.
Leaf, air, and walking-beam suspensions, ride height and height control valves, shocks, torque rods and bushings, U-bolts and shackles, frame rails, crossmembers and fasteners, and fifth wheel mounting, lubrication, and lock testing.
Total-vehicle alignment, caster, camber, toe, setback and thrust angle, SAI and scrub radius, toe-out-on-turns, axle alignment and tracking, and tire-wear pattern diagnosis.
Hub-piloted versus stud-piloted wheel systems, fastener torque and retorque, multi-piece rim safety, wheel-end bearing adjustment and preset hubs, seals, TPMS, and dual tire matching.
What's Included
10 Chapters
Complete exam coverage
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With detailed explanations
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