Transaxle diag and repair

Question 1

53. The owner of a vehicle equipped with a manual transaxle complained that gear clash was heard whenever shifting. Which is the least likely to be the cause?
    a. worn blocking ring
    b. misadjusted clutch linkage
    c. defective output shaft bearing
    d. defective pilot bearing

Answer 1

c

Question 2

54. Tech a says that the clearance between the synchronizer ring (blocking ring) and the speed gear should be measured with a feeler (thickness) gauge. Tech b says that a worn synchronizer ring (blocking ring) can cause gear clash when shifting. Which tech is correct?
    a. tech a
    b. tech b
    c. both techs
    d. neither tech

Answer 2

c

Question 3

55. The owner of a FWD vehicle complains that the shift lever is difficult to move in all positions. Which is the most likely cause?
    a. a seized pilot bearing
    b. a misadjusted clutch
    c. a worn release (throw out) bearing
    d. dirty/corroded shift linkage

Answer 3

d

Question 4

56. A growling sound is heard with the engine running and the transaxle in neutral with the clutch engaged (foot off of the clutch pedal). What is the most likely cause?
    a. excessive main shaft endplay
    b. an input shaft bearing
    c. an output bearing
    d. a pilot bearing

Answer 4

b

Question 5

57. Refer to book

Answer 5

c

Question 6

58. Refer to book

Answer 6

d

Question 7

59. Which type of lubricant is usually not used in a manual transaxle?
    a. ATF
    b. hydraulic oil
    c. SAE 80w-90 gear lube
    d. engine oil

Answer 7

b

Question 8

60. Refer to book

Answer 8

c

Question 9

61. Refer to book

Answer 9

a

Question 10

62. Refer to book

Answer 10

b

Question 11

63. Refer to book

Answer 11

c

Question 12

64. A five speed manual transaxle is noisy in all gears. What is the least likely cause?
    a. a pilot bearing
    b. an input shaft bearing
    c. an output shaft bearing
    d. final drive side (differential) bearings

Answer 12

a

Question 13

65.

Answer 13

a