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Manual Transmissions, Transaxles & Clutches Flashcards

1
Q

The properties of a manual transmission and a transaxle are the same plus the transaxle also provides:

A) a reverse.
B) a neutral.
C) additional torque.
D) drive axle connections.

A

D) drive axle connections.

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Transaxles can be found in all:

A) older rear wheel drive vehicles.
B) vehicles with a manual shifter.
C) small vehicles only.
D) front wheel drive vehicles.

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D) front wheel drive vehicles.

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3
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Many transaxles are equipped with a ______ to collect debris in the case.

A) filter
B) magnet
C) inline filter
D) screen

A

B) magnet

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If a manual transmission has a detent assembly that needs to be removed the detent balls can be removed by removing the cap and:

A) allowing the balls to fall out.
B) using a magnet to remove the balls.
C) banging the assembly with a steel hammer.
D) using a vacuum.

A

B) using a magnet to remove the balls.

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5
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If the clutch housing is part of the transmission case the _______ should be removed before raising the vehicle on the hoist.

A) oil
B) upper clutch housing bolts
C) transmission shift linkage
D) speedometer sensor cable

A

B) upper clutch housing bolts

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6
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The purpose of the _______ is to prevent a driver from shifting a manual transmission into two speed ranges at once.

A) interlock system
B) detent system
C) synchronizer sleeve
D) blocking ring

A

A) interlock system

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The purpose of the _______ is to prevent the shift mechanism in a manual transmission from jumping out of gear.

A) interlock system
B) detent system
C) synchronizer sleeve
D) blocking ring

A

B) detent system

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8
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The main purpose of a transmission is to:

A) provide a neutral.
B) provide a reverse.
C) multiply torque.
D) all of the above.

A

D) all of the above.

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9
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Gear clash is virtually eliminated regardless of the drivers shifting ability when a ________ transmission is used.

A) synchromesh
B) constant mesh
C) sliding gear
D) cluster gear

A

A) synchromesh

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10
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Manual transmissions are found only in vehicles that are:

A) front wheel drive.
B) rear wheel drive.
C) automatically shifted.
D) front or rear wheel drive but are shifted by the operator.

A

D) front or rear wheel drive but are shifted by the operator.

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11
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The advantage of overdrive in a transmission is that it will:

A) reduce engine speed.
B) reduce engine noise.
C) prolong engine life.
D) all of the above.

A

D) all of the above.

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12
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When a vehicle equipped with a manual transaxle comes in for service it should have the:

A) transaxle fluid level check and topped up.
B) shift linkage adjusted.
C) clutch adjusted.
D) all of the above.

A

D) all of the above.

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13
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When looking at a spur gear you can tell it is a spur gear because it has:

A) teeth that are cut at an angle.
B) its teeth cut straight across.
C) spurs on the end of the gear.
D) smooth running gears.

A

B) its teeth cut straight across.

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14
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Noise in the transaxle that occurs only when the vehicle is driven in reverse is most likely caused by a:

A) dragging clutch.
B) damaged reverse idler gear.
C) low fluid level.
D) fluid of incorrect viscosity.

A

B) damaged reverse idler gear.

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15
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If a manual transmission locks in one gear and will not come out the problem may be:

A) incorrect lubricant.
B) a worn offset lever insert.
C) a damaged synchronizer sleeve.
D) a broken shift rail.

A

D) a broken shift rail.

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16
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On a vehicle equipped with a manual transaxle and a floor mounted shifter lever the transaxle is controlled by use of:

A) mechanical rods and levers.
B) cables.
C) electronic switching.
D) either A or B.

A

D) either A or B.

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17
Q

A manual transmission must be placed in _____ before you can adjust transmission linkage.

A) neutral
B) first gear
C) reverse
D) over drive

A

A) neutral

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18
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If a vehicle equipped with a manual transaxle experiences noise when shifted into second gear then the most likely problem is:

A) low fluid level.
B) a dragging clutch.
C) low vehicle rpm.
D) a damaged output second gear.

A

D) a damaged output second gear.

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19
Q

When disassembling a clutch the dust in the housing can be removed by:

A) blowing it out with your mouth.
B) blowing it out with an air hose.
C) vacuuming it out.
D) all of the above.

A

C) vacuuming it out.

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20
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Failure to install the driveshaft in the same location when reinstalling a manual transmission could result in:

A) oil leakage.
B) driveline vibration.
C) excessive wearing of the driveshaft.
D) engine starting malfunction.

A

B) driveline vibration.

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21
Q

The _____ design floor shift mechanism on a manual transmission rarely requires adjustments.

A) external
B) overdrive rod
C) reverse rod
D) internal

A

D) internal

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22
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Adjusting a shifter linkage on a manual transaxle is performed when the:

A) shifter and the transaxle are in reverse.
B) shifter and the transaxle are in neutral.
C) shifter is in neutral and the transaxle in park.
D) transaxle and shifter are both in the first gear position.

A

B) shifter and the transaxle are in neutral.

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23
Q

The gears in a transmission can be used to increase the horsepower.

A) True
B) False

A

B) False

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24
Q

A manual transmission in reverse will have a gear ratio of ____ to 1.

A) 0.56
B) 1.0
C) 2.88
D) 3.48

A

D) 3.48

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25
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In a clutch, the function of the ______ is to drive the pressure plate while also holding the clutch components together.

A) pressure plate springs
B) clutch disc
C) diaphragm
D) clutch cover

A

D) clutch cover

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26
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Incorrect lubrication placed in a manual transmission could result in:

A) hard shifting.
B) gear clash when shifting.
C) a noisy transmission.
D) all of the above.

A

D) all of the above.

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27
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The flywheel is a critical part of the clutch system and is typically made of:

A) aluminum.
B) steel.
C) cast iron.
D) stainless steel.

A

C) cast iron.

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28
Q

At highway speed,s a typical clutch will have a slippage of no more than ______ percent.

A) 0
B) 2
C) 4
D) 5

A

B) 2

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29
Q

When gears are required to rotate at ninety degrees to each other ______ gears are used.

A) spur
B) helical
C) bevel
D) shifter

A

C) bevel

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30
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The input and output shafts will rotate at the same speed when a manual transmission is _____ gear.

A) 1st
B) 2nd
C) 3rd
D) 4th
E) both C and D
A

E) both C and D

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31
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When a customer driving a vehicle equipped with a clutch complains that the clutch is slipping the most likely cause would be:

A) excessive free play.
B) damaged Marcel springs.
C) faulty bearings.
D) broken torsional springs.

A

D) broken torsional springs.

32
Q

Some clutches are designed with the use of Marcel springs which will cause a:

A) rigid engagement.
B) heavy operating clutch.
C) weak feeling clutch when depressed.
D) smooth clutch engagement.

A

D) smooth clutch engagement.

33
Q

Manual automotive transmissions are lubricated by use of:

A) an oil pump.
B) an oil spray method.
C) overfilling the oil tank.
D) rotating gears splashing oil.

A

D) rotating gears splashing oil.

34
Q

The gear ratio of a gear with 14 teeth driving a gear with 35 teeth would be a ____ to 1 ratio.

A) 0.4
B) 2.5
C) 14
D) 35

A

B) 2.5

35
Q

The linkage between the clutch petal and the clutch can be achieved by use of:

A) mechanical levers.
B) a hydraulic system.
C) cables.
D) all of the above.

A

D) all of the above.

36
Q

In a clutch, the function of the ______ is to drive the pressure plate while also holding the clutch components together.

A) pressure plate springs
B) clutch disc
C) diaphragm
D) clutch cover

A

D) clutch cover

37
Q

Excessive looseness on a manual transmissions linkage could result in:

A) binding.
B) the transmission not fully engaging.
C) difficulty shifting.
D) all of the above.

A

D) all of the above.

38
Q

It is found that a vehicle equipped with a manual transaxle has gear clash in one gear only. The most likely problem would be:

A) worn parts in one of the synchronizer units.
B) wrong fluid.
C) a dragging clutch.
D) damaged speedometer cable.

A

A) worn parts in one of the synchronizer units.

39
Q

The primary purpose of the blocking ring in a manual transmission is to:

A) block the flow of oil when the transmission is in neutral.
B) bring the output gear to the speed of the output shaft.
C) stop the gears from grinding during all circumstances.
D) hold all the gears together thus blocking their separation.

A

B) bring the output gear to the speed of the output shaft.

40
Q 
The snap rings holding the gears and synchronizer units in place can be removed with:
A) snap ring pliers.
B) two screwdrivers.
C) pry bar.
D) either A or B.
A

D) either A or B.

41
Q

When a clutch is engaged, power will flow through the clutch from the engine flywheel to the:

A) clutch cover, pressure plate, clutch disc and on to the transmission input shaft.
B) pressure plate, clutch disc, clutch cover, and on to the transmission input shaft.
C) pressure plate, clutch disc and on to the transmission input shaft.
D) clutch disc, pressure plate and on to the transmission input shaft.

A

A) clutch cover, pressure plate, clutch disc and on to the transmission input shaft.

42
Q

In a clutch, the pressure plate is forced towards the flywheel by:

A) centrifugal force
B) engine rpm.
C) spring action.
D) foot pressure.

A

C) spring action.

43
Q

When a clutch is engaged, torque thrust from the engine is absorbed by the:

A) clutch disc.
B) torsional springs.
C) clutch cover.
D) stop pins.

A

B) torsional springs.

44
Q 
The differential section of a transaxle provides the:
A) reverse.
B) final drive.
C) drive axle connection.
D) both B and C.
A

D) both B and C.

45
Q

On a vehicle equipped with a manual transaxle it is found that it is difficult to shift the gears with the engine running. The most likely problem would be the:

A) worn synchronizer.
B) clutch..
C) transaxle is misaligned to the engine.
D) all of the above.

A

D) all of the above.

46
Q

On a vehicle equipped with a manual transaxle the differential is found:

A) in the rear of the car.
B) combined with the transmission gears.
C) in its own separate case attached to the transaxle.
D) attached to the engine before the transmission.

A

C) in its own separate case attached to the transaxle.

47
Q

When inspecting a manual transmission the technician finds that the fine ridge on the inside of the blocking ring has excessive wear on it. This could result in:

A) leakage of oil.
B) gears locking.
C) gear clash.
D) unexpected reversing.

A

C) gear clash.

48
Q

When a customer driving a vehicle equipped with a clutch complains that the vehicle shutters when the clutch is engaged the most likely cause would be:

A) excessive free play.
B) damaged Marcel springs.
C) faulty bearings.
D) broken torsional springs.

A

B) damaged Marcel springs.

49
Q

Modern front wheel drive vehicles equipped with a transaxle have a _______ engine.

A) transverse
B) longitudinal
C) V-8
D) inline 4 cylinder

A

A) transverse

50
Q

If a manual transmission tends to jump out of gear the problem may be:

A) incorrect lubricant.
B) a worn offset lever insert.
C) damaged synchronizer sleeve.
D) broken shift rail.

A

B) a worn offset lever insert.

51
Q

The advantage of using a hydraulic clutch release system versus a mechanical or cable system is:

A) the driver has a lighter pedal force.
B) the elimination of noise and vibration.
C) there are fewer moving parts.
D) all of the above.

A

D) all of the above.

52
Q

When a 5 speed manual transmission is placed in ____ speed the input shaft is connected directly to the output shaft.

A) 2nd
B) 3rd
C) 4th
D) 5th

A

C) 4th

53
Q

When disassembling and reassembling a manual transmission it is critical that the ______ be reinstalled in the exact location due to it having an oil return groove.

A) shift forks
B) clutch disc
C) shift lever assembly
D) front bearing retainer

A

D) front bearing retainer

54
Q

If the input gear on a transmission is a small gear and it drives a larger gear the torque will be ____ while the speed is ______.

A) reduced, decreased
B) reduced, increased
C) increased, reduced
D) increased, increased

A

C) increased, reduced

55
Q

When a manual transaxle is equipped with a floor shifter that has cables the selector cable will control the:

A) direction the vehicle is to move in.
B) gear the vehicle is to shifted into.
C) speed at which the driver can change gears.
D) all of the above.

A

B) gear the vehicle is to shifted into.

56
Q

The friction material that is used on clutches is made of:

A) ceramic materials.
B) metallic materials.
C) non-metallic materials.
D) all of the above.

A

D) all of the above.

57
Q

When a manual transaxle is equipped with a floor shifter that has cables the shift cable will control the:
A) direction the vehicle is to move in.
B) gear the vehicle is to shifted into.
C) speed at which the driver can change gears.
D) all of the above.

A

A) direction the vehicle is to move in.

58
Q

The clutch housing provides attachment points for the clutch:

A) release mechanism.
B) release fork.
C) slave cylinder.
D) all of the above.

A

D) all of the above.

59
Q

When a customer driving a vehicle equipped with a clutch complains that he has difficulty shifting between gears the most likely cause would be:

A) excessive free play.
B) damaged Marcel springs.
C) faulty bearings.
D) broken torsional springs.

A

A) excessive free play.

60
Q

Replacing the gasket between the two halves of the transaxle case with a much thicker gasket than the original would:

A) provide a better seal.
B) have no effect on performance or sealing.
C) require longer bolts.
D) affect the bearing preload.

A

D) affect the bearing preload.

61
Q

When a clutch is operated the ______ will engage or move away and disengage.

A) flywheel
B) pressure plates
C) pressure springs
D) synchronizer

A

B) pressure plates

62
Q

The end cover of a transaxle case fails to easily separate. The technician can separate the cover by:

A) prying it apart with a crow bar.
B) tapping the case with a soft faced hammer.
C) periodically inserting a flat blade screw drive.
D) provide a sharp hit from a steel hammer on opposite sides.

A

B) tapping the case with a soft faced hammer.

63
Q

The advantage of helix gears in a transmission versus spur gears is that they are:

A) easier to manufacture.
B) straight-cut.
C) require less lubricant.
D) quieter and stronger.

A

D) quieter and stronger.

64
Q

A clutch that is classified according to how the clutch release linkage works during normal operation is referred to as what type of clutch?

A) push or pull
B) torque rating
C) pressure plate spring design
D) method of actuation

A

D) method of actuation

65
Q

A clutch that is classified according to how the release bearing is applied to the clutch release mechanism during normal operation is referred to as what type of clutch?

A) push or pull
B) torque rating
C) pressure plate spring design
D) facing material

A

A) push or pull

66
Q

Thrust washers in a manual transmission are typically made of:

A) nylon.
B) hardened steel.
C) brass
D) both A and C.

A

D) both A and C.

67
Q

Synchronizer units used in manual transmissions are able to time the shift of a transmission by:

A) use of a per second timing device.
B) lining the hub perfectly with the sleeve.
C) use of a stopping ring.
D) bringing matching the speed of the output gear to the output shaft.

A

D) bringing matching the speed of the output gear to the output shaft.

68
Q

The torque rating of a clutch can be affected by the:

A) friction material surface area.
B) the force created by the pressure plate springs.
C) coefficient of friction of the facing material.
D) all of the above.

A

D) all of the above.

69
Q

If the input gear on a transmission is a large gear and it drives a smaller gear the torque will be ____ while the speed is ______.

A) reduced, decreased
B) reduced, increased
C) increased, reduced
D) increased, increased

A

B) reduced, increased

70
Q

Seals used in a manual transmission are the _____ type

A) dynamic and static
B) O-ring and oval
C) press-fit and pour
D) gasket and O-ring

A

A) dynamic and static

71
Q

When a technician is going to remove a manual transmission from a vehicle the first step that should be taken is to:

A) drain the transmission oil.
B) drain the engine oil.
C) disconnect the battery ground cable.
D) remove the upper clutch bolts.

A

C) disconnect the battery ground cable.

72
Q

If a manual transmission has a gear reduction of 3:1 when the engine speed is 1200 rpm the transmission output shaft will be turning at ____ rpm.

A) 300
B) 400
C) 900
D) 3600

A

B) 400

73
Q

A manual transmission will use _____ to multiply torque during takeoff.

A) oil pressure
B) differential
C) rpm
D) gears

A

D) gears

74
Q 
Low lubricant level in a manual transmission could result in:
A) gear clash.
B) a noisy transmission.
C) incorrect gearing.
D) both A and B.
A

D) both A and B.

75
Q

The major difference in a manual transmission and a transaxle is that a transaxle:

A) output shafts run parallel to the input shaft.
B) only has two shafts, input and output.
C) has the cluster gears incorporated on the input shaft.
D) all of the above.

A

D) all of the above.

76
Q

A clutch used with a manual transmission or transaxle engages or disengages the flow of power from the engine:

A) camshaft to the transmission.
B) crankshaft to the differential.
C) transmission to the differential.
D) crankshaft to the transmission input shaft.

A

D) crankshaft to the transmission input shaft.

77
Q

Measured at the pedal, the desired amount of free play on a clutch is about _____ mm.

A) 1 - 2
B) 5 - 10
C) 20 - 25
D) 30 - 35

A

C) 20 - 25

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