Transmission diag and repair

Question 1

37. Which component cannot be removed before removing the transmission/transaxle from the vehicle?
    a. vehicle speed sensor
    b. reverse (backup) light connector
    c. front bearing retainer (quill)
    d. drive axle shaft

Answer 1

c

Question 2

38. A manual trans is difficult to shift into all gear but only when the outside temperature is blow freezing. Tech a says that the brass blocking ring could be defective. Tech b says that incorrect gear lubricant could be the cause. Which tech is correct?
    a. tech a
    b. tech b
    c. both techs
    d. neither tech

Answer 2

b

Question 3

39. Various lubricants are used in a manual transmission except _____
    a. ATF
    b. high temp chassis grease
    c. SAE 80w-90 gear lube
    d. engine oil

Answer 3

b

Question 4

40. Refer to book

Answer 4

a

Question 5

41. A manual 5 speed transmission in a RWD vehicle is noisy in all gears except fourth. Tech a says that the main shaft bearing(s) is likely to be defective. Tech b says that the countershaft bearing(s) is likely to be defective. Which tech is correct?
    a. tech a
    b. tech b
    c. both techs
    d. neither tech

Answer 5

b

Question 6

42. Tech a says that a cracked or worn shift fork can cause incomplete shifts. Tech b says that excessive input shaft or main shaft end play can cause incomplete shifts. Which tech is correct?
    a. tech a
    b. tech b
    c. both techs
    d. neither tech

Answer 6

c

Question 7

43. Refer to book

Answer 7

b

Question 8

44. A customer complained of hard shifting particularly into first gear and reverse. Tech a says that the blocking ring may be worn. Tech b says that the clutch may be defective or out of adjustment. Which tech is correct?
    a. tech a
    b. tech b
    c. both techs
    d. neither tech

Answer 8

b

Question 9

45. A five speed manual jumps out of fifth gear while driving. What is the most likely cause?
    a. a worn input shaft bearing
    b. a worn shift lever
    c. low on lubricating oil
    d. a cracked synchronizer ring

Answer 9

d

Question 10

46. Refer to book

Answer 10

a

Question 11

47. Refer to book

Answer 11

a

Question 12

48. Refer to book

Answer 12

a

Question 13

49. Refer to book

Answer 13

a

Question 14

50. Refer to book

Answer 14

d

Question 15

51. A transmission is low on lubricant. Which component is the least likely cause?
    a. synchronizer assembly
    b. speed gear bearing(s)
    c. input shaft bearing
    d. shift forks

Answer 15

a

Question 16

52. Refer to book

Answer 16

c