Drive Axles and Differentials (final)

Both

Tech A says that a gear tooth pattern can identify excessive ring gear runout. Tech B says that gear patterns are not accurate if there is excessive ring gear runout. Who is correct?

Tech B

Tech A says that a hunting gearset is one in which one drive pinion gear tooth contacts only certain ring gear teeth. Tech B says that a partial nonhunting gearset is one in which one pinion tooth contacts only six ring gear teeth. Who is correct?

Both

Tech A says that limited slip differential clutch packs are designed to slip when the vehicle turns a corner. Tech B says that a special additive is place in the hypoid gear lubricant to promote clutch pack slippage on corners. Who is correct?

Both

Tech A says that side-bearing preload limits the amount the differential case is able to move laterally in the axle housing. Tech B says that adjusting backlash sets the depth of the mesh between the ring and pinion gears' teeth. Who is correct?

cross grove

Which type of joint has a flatter design than any other?

Both

While reviewing the procedure for setting backlash: Tech A says that backlash is adjusted along with side-bearing preload by loosening or tightening side=bearing adjusting nuts. Tech B says that normally, to decrease the amount of backlash, a thin shim is installed on one side of the gear and a thick one on the other side. Who is correct?

a leak or noise

how are problems normally first noticed with the differential and drive axles?

inboard and plunging

in front-wheel drivetrains, the CV joint nearer the transaxle is what type?

double-cardan u joint

large cars with long drive shafts often use a double u joint arrangement called a what?

position; function; design

name the 3 ways in which CV joints are classified

higher and greater

the double-offset CV joint is typically used in applications that require __________________ operating angles and __________________ plunge depth

yoke

the drive shaft component that provides a means of connecting two or more shafts together is the what?

cross joint or four-point joint

the single cardan/spicer universal joint is also known as the what?

removable type

what type of axle housing resembles a banjo?

dead axle

what type of axle merely supports the vehicle load and provides a mounting place for the wheels?

three-quarter floating axle shaft

what type of floating axle has one wheel bearing per wheel on the outside of the axle housing?

double cardan universal joint

what type of u joint does these describe? - the speed fluctuations of the two-u-joints cancel each other out - it is classified as a constant velocity u-joint - a centering ball socket is inside the coupling yoke between the two universal joints

semifloating

which type of driving axle supports the weight of the vehicle?

Both

Tech A says that some axle shafts are retained in the housing by a plate and bolts. Tech B says that a C washer clip retains some axle shafts in the housing. Who is correct?

Both

Tech A says that when a car is moving straight ahead, all differential gears rotate as a unit. Tech B says that when a car is turning a corner, the inside differential side gears rotates slowly on the pinion, causing the outside side gear to rotate faster. Who is correct?

ball-type or tripod

specific classification for the design of a CV joint

fixed or plunged

specific classification for the function of a CV joint

inboard or outboard

specific classification for the position of a CV joint

road test

that type of test is the best way to determine which CV joint is faulty?

plunge and inboard

A CV joint that is capable of in-and-out movement is what type?

Tech B

While diagnosing the cause of a clicking noise that is heard only when the car is turning: Tech A says that the most probable cause is a worn wheel bearing. Tech B says that the most probable cause is a worn outboard CV joint. Who is correct?

Both

While discussing different types of ring and pinion gearsets: Tech A says that with a nonhunting gearset, each tooth of the pinion will return to the same tooth space on the ring gear each time the pinion rotates. Tech B says that when a hunting gearset rotates, any pinion gear tooth is likely to contact each and every tooth on the ring gear. Who is correct?

Neither

While discussing the possible causes for a clunking noise during acceleration: Tech A says that an outer CV joint could be the cause. Tech B says that runout in the drive axle may be the cause of the problem. Who is correct?