Y2T35X Vol.1

In general, the first step to removing an automatic transmission is to a. drain the transmission fluid. b. raise and secure the vehicle on a lift. c. disconnect the battery or pull the high voltage (HV) battery plug. d. loosen the bolts on the transmission mounts, but do not remove them.

C. Disconnect the battery or pull the high voltage (HV) battery plug

Why should you use a hammer and center punch to mark the pressure plate and flywheel before disassembling the components? a. Ensure correct flywheel timing after installation. b. For reference when tightening the flywheel bolts. c. Ensure correct balancing of the clutch during reassembly. d. For use as a reference point when installing a new throw-out bearing.

C. Ensure correct balancing of the clutch during reassembly.

What ring and pinion problem may create a clunking sound? a. Scored gears. b. Lack of lubricant. c. Excessive backlash. d. Clogged housing vent.

C. Excessive backlash

Which of the following is not a main component of an automatic transaxle? a. Planetary gearsets. b. Torque converter. c. Synchronizers. d. Valve body.

C. Synchronizers

If you find a heavy varnish buildup in an automatic transmission, what action is likely needed? a. Torque converter replacement. b. Fluid and filter change. c. Transmission rebuild. d. System fluid flush.

C. Transmission rebuild

Which part of the torque converter is splined to the input shaft of the automatic transmission? a. Impeller. b. Housing. c. Turbine. d. Stator.

C. Turbine

How would you typically adjust a hydraulic clutch release mechanism to decrease pedal free travel? a. Shim the bell housing. b. Depress and release the clutch pedal rapidly. c. Turn the adjusting nut to lengthen the pushrod. d. Turn the cable housing nut to shorten the housing.

C. Turn the adjusting nut to lengthen the pushrod

How is pinion gear depth commonly adjusted? a. Adjusting nut. b. Adjusting screw. c. Varying shim thickness. d. Pinion gear depth is not adjustable.

C. Varying shim thickness

The term transaxle refers to a. the type of gear ratio produced by a transmission. b. the direction that the engine is mounted on the vehicle. c. a transmission and a differential combined in a single assembly. d. a transmission and transfer case combined in a single assembly.

C. a transmission and a differential combine in a single assembly

What type of constant velocity (CV) joint transfers rotating power from the axle shaft to the hub assembly? a. Helical. b. Inboard. c. Outboard. d. Interlinking.

C. outboard

Which of the following would be considered an overdrive gear ratio? a. 3.79:1. b. 2.29:1. c. 1:1. d. 0.79:1.

D. 0.79:1

Which gear ratio would result in no torque multiplication? a. 1.70:1. b. 0.70:1. c. 3:1. d. 1:1.

D. 1:1

Preliminary checks you should perform before road testing a car include all of the following except a. electrical connections. b. engine condition. c. fluid level. d. a stall test.

D. A stall test

If a vehicle has over 100,000 miles on the original automatic transmission fluid, but is operating normally, what should you do to avoid slippage problems? a. Replace the fluid with synthetic fluid only. b. Drain and replace the fluid immediately. c. Rebuild or replace the transmission. d. Avoid changing the fluid.

D. Avoid changing the fluid

All of the following are basic types of locking front drive axle hubs except a. automatic locking. b. manual locking. c. full-time. d. banded.

D. Banded

Which tool is used to measure flywheel runout? a. Steel rule. b. Micrometer. c. Feeler gauge. d. Dial indicator.

D. Dial indicator

All of the following are advantages of a transaxle except a. smoother ride. b. quieter operation. c. improved traction on slippery pavement. d. improved directional control under hard acceleration.

D. Improved directional control under hard acceleration

A bad transaxle solenoid can cause any of the following problems except a. slipping. b. failure to shift gears. c. inability to drive or reverse. d. inability for the lockup torque converter to engage.

D. Inability for the lockup torque converter to engage

The clutch housing (or bell housing) may be made of any of the following except a. cast iron. b. aluminum. c. magnesium. d. stainless steel.

D. Stainless Steel

What automatic transmission part performs the same basic function as the clutch in a manual transmission? a. Valve body. b. Torque converter. c. Planetary gearsets. d. Bands and clutches.

B. Torque converter

The function of a transmission band is to a. allow a planetary gearset member to turn freely. b. open or close passages in a valve body. c. hold members of a planetary gearset. d. redirect fluid flow to the servos.

C. Hold members of a planetary gearset

What type of gears are modern differential ring and pinion gears considered? a. Spur. b. Helical. c. Hypoid. d. Spiral bevel

C. Hypoid

If an automatic transmission has an "economy" setting, how does the computer conserve fuel? a. Slower shifting. b. Quicker shifting. c. Lower shift points. d. Higher shift points.

C. Lower Shift points

Which of the following gears is/are not part of a planetary gearset? a. Sun gear. b. Ring gear. c. Moon gear. d. Planet gears.

C. Moon gear

A hydraulic clutch release mechanism has the following basic parts except a a. clutch cylinder. b. slave cylinder. c. hydraulic line. d. bellcrank.

D. Bellcrank

During synchronizer operation, which component rubs on the side of the drive gear cone causing friction between the two? a. Spinner ring. b. Torsion ring. c. Friction ring. d. Blocking ring.

D. Blocking ring

When you test a limited-slip differential (LSD), the amount of torque needed to make one axle or differential side gear rotate the LSD clutches is known as a. starting torque. b. breaking torque. c. dead-stop torque. d. break-away torque.

D. Break-away torque

An air test in an automatic transmission may help you detect all of the following except a. leaks. b. blocked passages. c. stuck components. d. burnt friction material.

D. Burnt friction material

Which clutch component is normally replaced any time the clutch is torn down for repairs? a. Flywheel. b. Clutch fork. c. Pressure plate. d. Clutch disc (friction disc).

D. Clutch disc (friction disc).

What type of pressure is used by the shift valves to operate the bands, servos, and gearsets? a. Torque converter. b. Governor. c. Throttle. d. Control.

D. Control

Which of the following is not a general rule to remember when repairing or rebuilding a transaxle? a. Clean and inspect all parts. b. Replace all gaskets and seals. c. Torque all bolts to specifications. d. Lightly grind all of the gasket sealing surfaces before reassemble

D. Lightly grind all of the gasket sealing surfaces before reassemble

The bushing or bearing that supports the forward end of the transmission input shaft is called the a. release bearing. b. clutch bearing. c. input bearing. d. pilot bearing.

D. Pilot Bearing

When inspecting a pressure plate, you should look for all of the following except a. broken springs. b. bent release levers. c. scoring on the face. d. sufficient friction material.

D. Sufficient Friction Material

Which of the following is not part of an automatic transmission clutch assembly? a. Drum. b. Apply piston. c. Driving discs. d. Throw-out bearing.

D. Throw-out bearing

When one of the rear wheels lacks traction on a vehicle with an open differential, a. up to 70 % of the torque is provided to the wheel with the most resistance. b. torque flows to the axle with the most resistance. c. each axle receives the same amount of torque. d. torque flows to the axle that turns easiest.

D. Torque flows to the axle that turns easiest

Which of the following is not a driveshaft assembly component? a. Slip yoke. b. Rear yoke. c. Universal joint. d. Transmission input shaft.

D. Transmission input shaft

With a removable carrier, solid axles are commonly held in their housing with a. C-clips. b. shaft bolts. c. wedge rings. d. retainer plates.

D. retainer plates

Constant velocity (CV) joint boots provide a seal for all of the following except a. air. b. dust. c. water. d. grease.

A. Air

Which seals and gaskets should be replaced when a manual transmission is disassembled? a. All of them. b. All paper gaskets. c. Those damaged during disassembly. d. Those showing signs of leaking beforehand.

A. All of them

Which component is splined to the transmission output shaft and is supported by the extension housing bushing? a. Slip yoke. b. Rear yoke. c. Propeller shaft. d. Universal joints.

A. Slip yoke

What is indicated by milky transmission fluid? a. Overfilled fluid. b. Coolant in the fluid. c. Band and clutch friction material failure. d. Slipping, shifting, and overheating problems.

B. Coolant in the fluid

How is the friction material attached to the clutch disc? a. Glued to both sides of the disc. b. Riveted to both sides of the disc. c. Bolted to the backside of the disc. d. Held by springs to the front side of the disc.

B. Riveted to both sides of the disc

How is the clutch pressure plate mounted? a. Pressed onto the transmission input shaft. b. Pressed onto the clutch hub. c. Bolted to the flywheel face. d. Bolted to the bell housing.

C. Bolted to the flywheel face

When reassembling a manual transmission, how can you hold the needle bearings in place in the countershaft gears? a. Apply easily removed tape. b. Hold them with a small clamp. c. Coat them with a heavy grease. d. Spray them with a light adhesive.

C. Coat them with a heavy grease

Which of the four steel shafts mounted inside the transmission case is locked in the case and normally does not turn? a. Input shaft. b. Main shaft. c. Countershaft. d. Reverse idler shaft.

C. Countershaft

Which gear is actually several gears machined out of a single piece of steel and is often called the cluster gear? a. Input gear. b. Output shaft gear. c. Countershaft gear. d. Reverse idler gear.

C. Countershaft Gear

What component is sometimes used to transfer crankshaft power to the transaxle gearbox and allows the transaxle to be located below and to one side of the engine? a. Offset box. b. Power link. c. Drive chain. d. Transfer box.

C. Drive chain

What automatic transmission gear operation is achieved when the carrier is held, and the planet gears act as idler gears to drive the ring gear in the backward direction? a. First. b. Third. c. Neutral. d. Reverse.

D. Reverse

What component in a transaxle differential assembly is turned by a small pinion gear on the output shaft, which in-turn makes the pinion shaft and gears rotate? a. Synchronizer gear. b. Pressure plate. c. Spider gear. d. Ring gear.

D. Ring gear

What type of constant velocity (CV) axle shaft is not typically used in front drive axle assemblies? a. Interconnecting shaft. b. Outer stub shaft. c. Inner stub shaft. d. Snub shaft.

D. Snub shaft

A removable carrier type differential is designed so the assembly can be removed from the a. axle housing. b. driveshaft flange. c. wheel hub assembly. d. transfer case assembly.

A. Axle housing

Which of the following is not a range provided by most modern transfer cases? a. Two-wheel drive low (2L). b. Four-wheel drive low (4L). c. Two-wheel drive high (2H). d. Four-wheel drive high (4H).

A. Two-wheel drive low (2L)

Why should you avoid using compressed air to clean clutch dust off parts? a. A clutch disc often contains asbestos. b. It could cause microscopic fractures in the disc. c. The dust could become embedded in soft tissues like eyes. d. Water droplets in the compressed air can ruin the friction material.

A. a clutch disc often contains asbestos

Rear end problems usually show up as a. abnormal noises. b. shimmies. c. vibrations. d. leaks.

A. abnormal noises

Which of the following is unlikely to cause grinding or gear clashing noise while shifting? a. Incorrect linkage adjustment. b. Cracked extension housing. c. Worn synchronizers. d. Dragging clutch.

B. Cracked extension housing

Which of the following is not a basic part of the rear axle assembly? a. Pinion gear. b. Gudgeon pin. c. Axle housing. d. Differential case.

B. Gudgeon Pin

What component on a drive shaft assembly holds the universal joint and transfers torque to the gears in the rear axle assembly? a. Slip yoke. b. Flex joint. c. Rear yoke. d. Rear swivel.

C. Rear yoke

All of the following are functions of the driveshaft except to a. provide smooth power transfer. b. send turning power from the transmission to the rear axle. c. remain rigid to prevent vertical movement of the rear axle. d. provide a sliding action to adjust for changes in driveline length.

C. Remain rigid to prevent vertical movement of the rear axle

Which component fits into a groove cut into the synchronizer sleeve to transfer movement? a. Shift rail. b. Shift lever. c. Shift forks. d. Linkage rod.

C. Shift forks

A dual-clutch transmission does everything except a. use dual input shafts. b. provide faster acceleration. c. suffer from poor fuel economy. d. keep the engine closer to its maximum power range.

C. Suffer from poor fuel economy

If you find brass-colored particles when cleaning and inspecting manual transmission parts, which of the following are likely damaged? a. Extension housing. b. Reverse idler gear. c. Synchronizers. d. Main shaft.

C. Synchronizers

The best description of the relationship between a power train control module (PCM) and transmission control module (TCM) is the a. TCM controls the PCM. b. PCM controls the TCM. c. TCM exchanges data with the PCM. d. PCM and TCM operate completely independent of each other.

C. TCM exchanges data with the PCM

A double-cardan constant velocity universal joint is constructed of a. one ball-bearing and two trunnions. b. one trunnion and two roller bearings. c. two single-cardan universal joints with separate coupling yokes. d. two cross-and-roller joints connected by a centering socket and center yoke.

D. Two cross-and-roller joints connected by a centering socket and center yoke.

The clutch release (or throw-out) bearing is held by small spring clips on the a. clutch fork. b. clutch disc. c. pressure plate. d. engine flywheel.

A. Clutch fork

You can normally repair all of these automatic transmission leaks without removing the transmission except the a. converter housing. b. extension housing. c. pan gasket. d. rear seal.

A. Converter housing

All of the following conditions typically require transfer case service except a. fluid level is even with the filler hole. b. failure to engage properly. c. locked in a range. d. abnormal noises.

A. Fluid level is even with the filler hole

When checking the fluid level on an automatic transaxle, the following conditions should normally be met except the a. front end of the vehicle being raised higher than the rear end. b. transaxle at operating temperature. c. vehicle engine running. d. shift selector in park.

A. Front end of vehicle being raised higher than the rear end

When servicing a tripod constant velocity joint, what components should be scribe marked to ensure proper alignment during reassembly? a. Housing and interconnecting shaft. b. Spider and interconnecting shaft. c. Housing and outer stub shaft. d. Spider and pinion gear.

A. Housing and interconnecting shaft

Where would you be most likely to find the automatic transmission oil cooling tank in a typical light duty passenger vehicle (not used to pull heavy loads)? a. Inside the radiator. b. In front of the radiator. c. It is unlikely to have an oil cooler. d. Between the radiator and air conditioning condenser.

A. Inside the radiator

When the operator moves the gear shift lever, what does the shift linkage move to select a gear? a. Manual valve. b. Parking pawl. c. Valve body. d. Shift valve.

A. Manual Valve

What type of gearset meshes the same gear teeth over and over during gearset operation? a. Nonhunting. b. Hunting. c. Matched. d. Lapped.

A. Nonhunting

The synchronizer hub in a manual transmission is splined on the a. output shaft. b. countershaft. c. reverse idler shaft. d. synchronizer sleeve.

A. Output Shaft

To center a clutch disc during installation, you should use a a. pilot shaft. b. dial indicator. c. rubber mallet. d. centering wedge.

A. Pilot Shaft

What can you measure to test an automatic transmission neutral safety switch? a. Resistance. b. Amperage. c. Wattage. d. Voltage.

A. Resistance

The axle ratio, or differential ratio, in a rear axle assembly is determined by the number of teeth on the a. ring and pinion gears. b. side and pinion gears. c. ring and spider gears. d. side and spider gears.

A. Ring and pinion gears

If you want to increase ring and pinion backlash, move the a. ring gear away from the pinion gear. b. pinion gear away from the ring gear. c. ring gear toward the pinion gear. d. pinion gear toward the ring gear.

A. Ring gear away from the pinion gear

Which automatic transmission component operates the bands? a. Servo. b. Y-link. c. Valve body. d. Apply springs.

A. Servo

What type of rear drive axle is used when the differential is rigidly mounted on a car's frame? a. Swing. b. Full-floating. c. Semifloating. d. Three-quarter floating.

A. Swing

How close together should the automatic transmission bell housing and engine block be before installing the housing bolts? a. Touching. b. Within 1/4 inch. c. Within 2.5 millimeters. d. Within half of each bolt's length

A. Touching

Due to a continuously variable transaxle (CVT) being able to keep an engine at its most efficient operating speed at all times, fuel economy increases by approximately a. 10 percent (%). b. 25%. c. 50%. d. 100%

B. 25%

If an automatic transmission enters limp-in mode, the transmission or transaxle may only have Park, Reverse, Neutral, and a. 1st gear. b. 2nd gear. c. 3rd gear. d. Overdrive

B. 2nd Gear

An average axle ratio to provide a compromise between performance and economy would be a. 3.00:1. b. 3.50:1. c. 4.11:1. d. 5.30:1

B. 3.50:1

What is used to measure drive shaft runout? a. Vernier caliper. b. Dial indicator. c. Micrometer. d. Pull-scale.

B. Dial indicator

If you hold any two members in a planetary gearset, what type of gear ratio is achieved? a. Torque multiplication. b. Direct drive. c. Overdrive. d. Neutral.

B. Direct Drive

What should you always do when removing a clutch assembly? a. Remove the axle shafts. b. Disconnect the battery ground. c. Put the vehicle on a suitable lift. d. Remove the engine and transmission together.

B. Disconnect the battery ground

Which condition would most likely cause a dragging clutch? a. Insufficient pedal free travel. b. Excessive pedal free travel. c. Slipping release bearing. d. Worn friction disc.

B. Excessive pedal free travel

What type of automatic transmission clutch consists of an inner race, rollers, a set of springs, and an outer race? a. Roller clutch. b. Overrunning clutch. c. Multiple-disc clutch. d. Ball-and-wedge clutch.

B. Overrunning clutch

Front drive axle problems are usually noticed as any of the following except a. vibration. b. pungent odors. c. abnormal noises. d. excessive play in universal joints.

B. Pungent odors

Torque multiplication in a torque converter is at a maximum during a. highway cruising speed. b. quick acceleration. c. raid deceleration. d. no-load idle.

B. Quick acceleration

What type of constant velocity (CV) joint has a star-shaped inner race? a. Tripod. b. Rzeppa. c. Double-cardan. d. Shaft-and-bearing.

B. Rzeppa

What is stored in the transmission control module (TCM) memory to determine when the automatic transmission should shift gears? a. Speed-gear map. b. Shift schedule. c. Gear logic. d. Shift data.

B. Shift schedule

What can be achieved with a variable transmission solenoid in an automatic transmission? a. Faster shifting. b. Smoother shifting. c. More accurate gear selection. d. Greatly improved fuel economy.

B. Smoother shifting

A worn universal joint can cause the following noises except a. squeaking. b. whistling. c. clunking. d. grinding.

B. Whistling

The wide part of the ring gear tooth is known as the a. toe. b. heel. c. face. d. flank.

B. heel