Transmission Shifting Flashcards
An auxiliary section that only has a range shift could have a gear ratio change as much as ___________
from one shift to the next.
30-40%
Combinations of range, splitter and deep reduction can be used to provide the operator with many gear positions.
True
False
True
The air filter/regulator generally regulates air to __________________ pressure.
a. 18 psi to 26 psi
b. 58 psi to 63 psi
c. 97 psi to 103 psi
d. 120 psi to 130 psi
b. 58 psi to 63 psi
What is the purpose of the slave valve?
The slave valve allows the operator to pre select the range shift by inhibiting the shift until the main selection is in neutral.
The range cylinder is a double acting cylinder that uses a spring to hold it in the low position and air to shift it into position.
True
False
False
The plastic air lines used in the multiple countershaft transmissions:
a. carry air to the master control valve.
b. carry air to the slave and/or spool valve.
c. are connected with ferrule/insert type fittings.
d. all of the above.
d. all of the above.
Explain why a transmission manufacturer would develop a semi automatic transmission where only the top two gears are automatically selected.
The top two gears are the gears used most in some vehicle applications. Having these shifted automatically, reduces the operator workload Considerably
Explain why the semi automated transmission is left in the high splitter position when it is shifted into the auto position.
Leaving the splitter in the high position makes it easier for the operator when shifting out of the auto position back into 7th.
The transmission shift controller contains:
a. electronic control unit and dash display
b. electronic control unit and operator shift console.
c. operator shift console and dash display.
d. main section electric shifter and range/splitter assemblies.
b. electronic control unit and operator shift console.
The component responsible for all of the transmission shifting operations is the:
a. transmission controller
b. shift controller
c. main section electric shift assembly.
d. engine electronic control unit
a. transmission controller.
The range and splitter shifting is done through.
a. electronically controlled solenoids that move the shafts.
b. electronically controlled electric over air solenoids.
c. electronically controlled reversible DC motors.
d. an air signal from the master control valve.
b. electronically controlled electric over air solenoids.
What mode must the operator select to have manual control of both upshifting and downshifting?
a. drive
b. low
c. hold
d. direct
c. hold
The operator must always disengage the clutch when starting the vehicle in case the vehicle was shut off while in a gear other than neutral or there is a short or ground fault in the neutral safety switch circuit.
a. true
b. false
b. false
When shutdown, the shift controller places the transmission in neutral. Start enable relay relay prevents the vehicle from starting if it is not in neutral.
If the operating conditions of the transmission change, a new program must be installed in the shift controller through a PC based diagnostic tool.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Automated transmission has the ability to learn and adapt shift points as load conditions change.
List the three ways that the diagnostic fault codes can be retrieved.
a. Service warning light on the shift controller.
b. Scan tools.
c. PC based diagnostic equipment.