HET 4 TRANSMISSION Flashcards
What are the three basic functions of a transmission?
Multiply Torque
Reverse
Neutral
What are the classifications of transmissions?
Synchronized or non-synchronized Single or Multiple Countershafts Number of forward ratios/gears Final Gear ratio - overdrive or direct Manual or automated shift
If you need to find a gear ratio through multiple gear pairs, what needs to be done to the ratios?
Multiple
Input torque is 1000ft/lb, gear ratio is 2:1, what is the output torque?
2000ft/lb
What is the formula to find output speed if given input speed and a gear ratio?
Input Speed ÷ Gear Ratio = RPM
What two things does a technician need to find out everything about a manufactures transmission?
Model number and spec sheet
What are two things that should be considered before picking a transmission for a vehicle?
Horsepower and torque curves
If a transmission has a 35% ratio step between gears, does it have a smaller or larger ratio change between each gear as compared to a 20% ratio step?
Larger ratio changes
What are some transmission components?
Transmission input shaft and drive gear main shaft and gears synchronizers shift lever shift rail and forks detents interlocked
Transmission input shaft is also called?
Clutch shaft
Constant mesh means?
when Input turns = all gears are turning
What are the other names for a transmission input shaft gear?
Transmission drive gear
Main drive gear
Is neutral a gear position?
No
How many gear ratios does a transmission use at the same time (USUALLY)?
2 gear ratios
Operator Complaint: Apply clutch pedal to shift and its hard to shift, grinding gears. What could be the fault?
Seized Pilot Bearing
If a pilot bearing is seized what will happen when the clutch pedal is depressed?
No break in path of power, shaft continues to spin, cannot shift
Why is end play important?
Allows for expansion
Transmissions should be running at what temperature?
About 100°F above ambient temp
Does the countershaft or mainshaft need more thrust washers?
Mainshaft needs more
What type of bearings are used to support the mainshaft?
Anti-Friction bearings
How many of the mainshaft gears are connected to the main shaft?
None
pg 14 190401dA
What is the main purpose of the thrust washers? (wear)
Reduce gear wear
How many gears are attached to the input shaft?
One - Drive input gear
What are some ways to stop a thrust washer from turning?
Tabs, Tangs, Snap Rings
What type of teeth are on the side of a transmission gear?
Dog Teeth
A blocker ring is usually made of what material?
Brass/Bronze
What is the function of the insert in a synchronizer hub?
- Holds shift collar in centered position (neutral)
2. Allow blocker ring to line up the two gears, before joining together
True or False:
The inserts in the blocker ring are a tight fit?
False
How are the inserts in the synchronizer hub held out?
Spring force
What is the purpose of the groves cut into the baulk ring?
To cut through the oil film
What are the 3 stages/phases of synchronizing?
- Braking/Energizing
- Synchronization - same RPM
- Engagement
Operator complains about grinding gears when shifting quickly. What could be the fault?
Damaged/Failed synchronizer
What is used on some pin type synchronizers to provide spring-loaded resistance?
Split pins
In a plate and disc synchronizer, where do the reaction discs spline and where do the friction discs spline?
Friction Disc - Blocker assembly Reaction Disc (plate) - Synchronizer drum
Three types of synchronized types?
Blocker
Pin Type
Plate and Disc synchronizer
In neutral position are the plates and discs synchronizers slipping or engaging with each other?
Slipping
How many pieces is a shift level (usually)?
two piece
What is the purpose of a spade pin in a shift level assembly?
To stop lever from rotating
What usually sits over top of the shift lever housing?
Protective boot
Operator complains that shifting is becoming difficult. The technician finds the boot is torn on the shift lever assembly, what could be the fault?
Contamination around moving parts in the lower lever
When could a shift lever slip out from gear?
During Acceleration or Deceleration
When could a shift lever Jump out from a worn detente grove?
When torque load is applied
Where is the reverse light switch located on a transmission?
On the shift bar housing
If a transmission breather clogs, what could be a result?
Input/Output seals fail - leak
Shift fork can also be called?
Shift yoke
Shift bars can also be called?
Yoke bars
What would be the purpose of a spring-loaded plunger on the first/reverse shift block?
Lock out device so operator does not select 1st or reverse at high speed
What is the purpose of an interlock?
To prevent operator from selecting more than one gear at once
Where is an interlock located?
in the shift rails
When is the torque from the engine split evenly between two countershafts?
When the shafts are positioned 180° apart
What dictates a floating mainshaft?
The floating mainshaft has no bearings between the mainshaft and mainshaft gears
It floats between two countershafts
What is an advantage of a multiple countershaft transmission?
smaller, lighter
With multiple countershafts, what type of gears can be used?
Smaller gears, spur gears can be used, no thrust washers
Why were remote auxiliary transmissions a bad idea when they had shift linkages?
susceptible to wear and damaged from falling objects
Air shift auxiliary transmissions were preferred to remote aux transmissions, why?
Less likely to have shift problems due to damaged or dirty mechanical linkage
Why is important to drain air tanks daily on a truck with an air shift auxiliary transmissions?
The small air lines are susceptible to water
With multiple countershafts, what could be done to the housing of the transmissions?
Lighter, Aluminum - better heat dispersion
How is alignment held in a multiple countershaft transmission?
Precise doweling
What are the biggest causes of failures in a transmissions?
Contamination - usually from servicing
Oil return threads are also called?
Wind back seal
What stops oil from leaking out of the transmission?
Wind back seal(reverse thread) and gasket under the cover
On a multiple countershaft transmission, all the gears are the same size on the opposite shaft, except which ones?
PTO gears
Where are the timing marks usually found on multiple counter shaft transmissions?
On the countershaft gears
What is the usual position of the transmission to remove the gearshift cover?
Normally Neutral
*Ford may require transmission to be in Reverse
Jump out and Slip out cause the transmission to go into what position?
Neutral
Jump out can be caused by worn detents or?
Long shifter
Slip out can be caused by worn detents, worn linkage or?
Clutching teeth are worn out or a worn fork/collar
What are the two types of gear teeth on sliding clutches?
Dove tail or straight cut
What gears usually use a dove tail gear tooth on the sliding clutch?
4th and 5th
Do auxiliary transmissions use helical cut gears or straight cut gear?
Helical gears to handle torque
Operator complains of a whine/squeal, what could be the cause?
Insufficient clearances
PTO w/out backlash
mix matched gears
What could cause a transmission to get stuck in gear?
twisted mainshaft worn shift tower housing worn input shaft splines misadjusted clutch/clutch brake counter shaft brake
What are some things that should be visually inspected when there is a transmission fault?
Engine and Transmission mounts
Clutch system condition
driveline condition
shift mechanism operation
If an operator regularly coasts down hill with the clutch pedal depressed, what could be the fault they are causing?
Over heating
True or False
A vehicle being driven under 32km/h constantly will have no faults?
False - unless adequate coolers are used
What are three things that can cause a transmission to growl?
Broken gear teeth
Incorrect timing - will show up immediately after rebuild
Bad Bearings
What type of bearing(s) support a mainshaft?
1 friction and 1 anti-friction
What causes spalling on transmission gear teeth?
Overloading over a short period of time