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Clutch diag and repair Flashcards

1
Q

A clutch is slipping. What could be the cause?
a. A weak pressure plate
b. an oil soaked clutch disc
c. a sticking clutch cable
d. all of the above

A

d

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Tech a says that too much clutch pedal free play can cause the clutch to shudder during rapid acceleration. Tech b says that too little free play can cause the clutch to slip. Which tech is correct?
a. tech a
b. tech b
c. both techs
d. neither tech

A

b

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A clutch is chattering when engaged. Tech a says that too much clutch free play is the cause. Tech b says that oil or grease may be on the friction disc. Which tech is correct?
a. tech a
b. tech b
c. both techs
d. neither tech

A

b

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A manual trans has gear grinding and is difficult to shift or get into gear, especially reverse. Tech a says that the clutch may not be fully releasing. Tech b says that too much clutch pedal free play could be the cause. Which tech is correct?
a. tech a
b. tech b
c. both techs
d. neither tech

A

c

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5
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Two techs are discussing bleeding a hydraulic clutch. Tech a says to open the bleeder and allow the fluid to gravity bleed. Tech b says to have an assistant slowly depress the clutch pedal as the bleeder valve is opened at the slave cylinder to bleed the air out of the system. Which tech is correct?
a. tech a
b. tech b
c. both techs
d. neither tech

A

c

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6
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Two techs are discussing a transmission that is difficult to shift into gear. Tech a says that the clutch may not be fully releasing. Tech b says that the synchronizer rings (blocking rings) may be worn. Which tech is correct?
a. tech a
b. tech b
c. both techs
d. neither tech

A

c

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7
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Refer to book

A

a

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A vehicle equipped with a manual 5 speed trans is difficult to shift, especially into first gear and reverse. Tech a says that the input shaft of the transmission may be partially seized to the pilot bearing. Tech b says that the throw out bearing may be worn. Which tech is correct?
a. tech a
b. tech b
c. both techs
d. neither tech

A

a

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9
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A customer complained that a grinding noise is heard and a vibration is felt when the drivers foot lightly depresses the clutch pedal. Tech a says that a defective input shaft bearing in the transmission/transaxle is the most likely cause. Tech b says the pilot bearing is the most likely cause. Which tech is correct?
a. tech a
b. tech b
c. both techs
d. neither tech

A

d

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10
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The owner of a manual vehicle stated that the transmission shifts normally but the engine speed does not drop after an upshift and the clutch has been released. Tech a says the clutch may be slipping. Tech b says that the cause may be due to a defective throw out (release) bearing. Which tech is correct?
a. tech a
b. tech b
c. both techs
d. neither tech

A

a

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11
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Tech a says that the flywheel should be resurfaced whenever the clutch friction disc and pressure plate is replaced. Tech b says that it may be necessary to install a shim between the crankshaft and the flywheel if the flywheel is machined. Which tech is correct?
a. tech a
b. tech b
c. both techs
d. neither tech

A

c

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12
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A scored transmission input shaft bearing retainer (quill) was discovered when the transmission was removed to replace a worn slipping clutch. Tech a says that the front transmission bearing should be replaced. Tech b says that the bearing retainer should be replaced to provide the proper operation of the throw out (release) bearing. Which tech is correct?
a. tech a
b. tech b
c. both techs
d. neither tech

A

b

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13
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A clutch on a pickup truck equipped with a hydraulic clutch does not disengage. Tech a says that the hydraulic clutch may need to be properly bled. Tech b says that the clutch master cylinder may be defective. Which tech is correct?
a. tech a
b. tech b
c. both techs
d. neither tech

A

c

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14
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An owner of a manual vehicle complained that the clutch slipped during hard acceleration. Tech a says that the clutch linkage may need adjustment. Tech b says the clutch may require replacement. Which tech is correct?
a. tech a
b. tech b
c. both techs
d. neither tech

A

c

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15
Q

A clutch engages close to the floor and will often not disengage. What is the most likely cause?
a. worn clutch disc
b. misadjusted clutch linkage
c. weak pressure plate
d. worn flywheel

A

b

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16
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An owner of a vehicle equipped with a manual trans and a cable operated clutch complained that the transmission is difficult to shift without grinding the gears. What is the least likely cause?
a. incorrect gear lube
b. bulkhead (firewall) flex
c. incorrect clutch adjustment
d. misadjusted clutch switch

A

d

17
Q

A loud squeak is heard every time the clutch pedal is depressed or released. What is the most likely cause?
a. a defective release (throw out) bearing
b. a defective input shaft bearing
c. a cracked diaphragm spring on the pressure plate
d. the clutch pedal linkage needs lubrication

A

d

18
Q

A clutch is chattering when it is engaged. What is the most likely cause?
a. oil or grease on the friction surface
b. a worn release bearing
c. a worn clutch fork
d. a defective pilot bearing (bushing)

A

a

19
Q

The starter motor spins but the engine does not crank. What is the most likely cause?
a. a slipping clutch
b. a broken ring gear
c. a seized pilot bearing
d. an open clutch safety switch

A

b

20
Q

Two techs are discussing clutch linkage adjustment. Tech a says that most hydraulic clutches are self adjusting and that no adjustment is needed. Tech b says that many cable operate clutches are self adjusting and that no adjustment is needed. Which tech is correct?
a. tech a
b. tech b
c. both techs
d. neither tech

A

c

21
Q

Which is the least likely location for the clutch linkage adjuster (clutch free play adjustment)?
a. bell housing at the fork pivot
b. adjuster at the clutch fork
c. near the bulkhead (firewall)
near the flywheel at the pilot bearing

A

d

22
Q

A replacement clutch is being installed and the flywheel has blue hard spots and surface cracks. Tech a says that the flywheel should be replaced. Tech b says the flywheel should be resurfaced. Which tech is correct?
a. tech a
b. tech b
c. both techs
d. neither tech

A

a

23
Q

The fluid level in the reservoir of a hydraulic clutch master cylinder was found to be low. Tech a says the approved clutch fluid should be used to restore the level to the indicated mark. Tech b says that the clutch actuator cylinder may be leaking. Which tech is correct?
a. tech a
b. tech b
c. both techs
d. neither tech

A

c

24
Q

Refer to book

A

a

25
Q

Refer to book

A

d

26
Q

A replacement clutch is being installed in a RWD vehicle. Tech a says that an alignment tool should be used to align the clutch disc with the pilot bearing. Tech b says that the pressure plate should be compressed before installation. Which tech is correct?
a. tech a
b. tech b
c. both techs
d. neither tech

A

a

27
Q

A squealing sound is heard and the sound changes when the driver exerts force on the clutch pedal. Tech a says that the pilot bearing is defective. Tech b says that the input shaft bearing is defective. Which tech is correct?
a. tech a
b. tech b
c. both techs
d. neither tech

A

a

28
Q

cA clutch is being replaced. Tech a says that the clutch cover bolts should be loosened one turn at a time to avoid warping the clutch cover. Tech b says that the retaining bolts should be tightened on turn at a time to avoid warping the clutch cover. Which tech is correct?
a. tech a
b. tech b
c. both techs
d. neither tech

A
29
Q

A clutch is being removed to get access to replace a leaking block expansion plug. Tech a says that the pressure plate should be marked so it can be reinstalled in the same location on the flywheel just in case the vehicle uses a clutch/flywheel that is balanced as an assembly. Tech b says that the clutch disc should be marked so it can be installed on the input shaft in the same location. Which tech is correct?
a. tech a
b. tech b
c. both techs
d. neither tech

A

a

30
Q

Refer to book

A

a

31
Q

Tech a says that the pressure plate, if worn, should be replaced. Tech b says that the release (throw out) bearing should be replaced if the pressure plate is replaced. Which tech is correct?
a. tech a
b. tech b
c. both techs
d. neither tech

A

c

32
Q

Refer to book

A

a

33
Q

What is a clutch aligning tool used to align?
a. throw out (release) bearing with the pressure plate
b. clutch disc with the pilot bearing (bushing)
c. pressure plate with the clutch disc
d. clutch disc with the throw out (release) bearing

A

b

34
Q

A growling sound is heard when the engine is running and the transmission/transaxle is in neutral with the clutch engaged (foot off of the clutch pedal). The noise stops when the clutch pedal is depressed. what is the most likely cause?
a. a release (throw out) bearing
b. lack of lubrication at the fork and pivot
c. an input shaft bearing
d. a pilot bearing

A

c

35
Q

The clutch master cylinder was replaced and now the clutch pedal feels mushy and the transmission cannot be shifted in gear. Tech a says that the slave cylinder may have to be removed from the bell housing and positioned so that all of the trapped air can be properly bled from the system. Tech b says that the clutch itself should be replaced. Which tech is correct?
a. tech a
b. tech b
c. both techs
d. neither tech

A

a

36
Q

A pickup truck equipped with a diesel engine has been towed to the shop. The engine speed increases when the driver depresses the accelerator pedal and releases the clutch pedal but the vehicle does not move. Tech a says that the clutch may be defective. Tech b says that the dual mass flywheel may be defective. Which tech is correct?
a. tech a
b. tech b
c. both techs
d. neither tech

A

c

ASE A3 Manual Trans (6 decks)

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