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 1. Technician A says the clutch allows the engine to continue to run when the
vehicle is brought to a stop. Technician B says the clutch allows for easier
shifting of the gears. Who is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B
 
 2. Technician A says the pilot bushing aligns the flywheel to the crankshaft.
Technician B says the pilot bushing supports the transmission input shaft. Who is
correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B
 
 3. Which of the following components drives the manual transmission input shaft?
a. Pressure plate c. Flywheel
b. Friction disc d. Release bearing
 
 4. All of the following are functions of a dual-mass flywheel except:
a. Reduce gear noise c. Reduce crankshaft oscillation
b. Allow smoothing shifting d. Increase torque applied to the input
shaft
 
 5. A vehicle has a clutch slippage complaint, Technician A says the pressure plate
may be weak. Technician B says a faulty crankshaft rear main seal could be the
cause. Who is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B
 
 6. Which of the following is the correct purpose of the clutch disc wave springs?
a. Increase disc application force c. Improve clutch disc cooling
b. Reduce clutch chatter d. Absorb torsional loads
 
 7. Technician A says the clutch is disengaged when the clutch pedal is depressed.
Technician A says the clutch is engaged when the clutch pedal is depressed. Who
is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B
 
 8. Technician A says all clutch release bearings turn constantly against the pressure
plate. Technician B says that clutch release bearings are not designed to operate
to be constantly rotating against the pressure plate. Who is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B
 
 9. Clutch pedal free play sets the clearance between what two components?
a. Release bearing and hub c. Release bearing and pressure plate
b. Pressure plate and clutch disc d. Clutch fork and release bearing
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 10. A whining noise is heard from the bell housing/transmission area when the clutch
pedal is depressed. The most likely cause is:
a. Worn pressure plate fingers c. Worn clutch disc torsion springs
b. Weak release bearing return spring d. Worn release bearing
 
 11. Technician A says manual transaxles can be found in all types of modern FWD,
RWD, and 4WD vehicles. Technician B says transaxles are used in FWD vehicles
only. Who is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B
 
 12. Technician A says self-shifting transmissions are basically manually controlled
automatic transmissions. Technician B says self-shifting transmissions use
electronically controlled hydraulic systems. Who is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B
 
 13. Most modern transmissions and transaxles are which type:
a. Constant mesh non-synchronized c. Single mesh forward only
design synchronized design
b. Fully synchronized constant mesh d. Non-meshed non-synchronized
design design
 
 14. Which of the following is not typical power transfer conditions for the gears and
shafts of a manual transmission/transaxle?
a. Gear driven shaft c. Free spinning gear
b. Shaft driven gear d. Free spinning shaft
 
 15. Which of the following are typical manual transmission/transaxle gear
arrangements?
a. Helical forward and reverse gears c. Helical forward and spur reverse
gears
b. Spur forward and helical reverse d. Spur forward and reverse gears
gears
 
 16. Technician A says in a manual transmission/transaxle, idler gears are used to
provide reverse. Technician B says idler gears are used to allow the engine to
idle. Who is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B
 
 17. Technician A says a gear ratio of 1.2:1 is an overdrive gear ratio. Technician B
says a gear ratio of 0.9:1 is an overdrive gear ratio. Who is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B
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 18. Power flows through the manual transmission/transaxle when:
a. A cluster gear is locked to the c. A cluster gear is locked to the
countershaft mainshaft
b. A speed gear is locked to the input d. A speed gear is locked to the
shaft mainshaft
 
 19. Which of the following is not a function of a synchronizer?
a. Allow shafts to match speed c. Lock the gears to the shaft
b. Prevent more than one gear from d. Act as a reverse idler gear
applying during shifting
 
 20. Technician A says direct drive uses a gear ratio of 1:1. Technician B says during
direct drive the input and mainshafts are turning at the same speed. Who is
correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B
 
 21. A growling noise is heard from a manual transaxle. Which of the following is the
least likely cause?
a. Worn input shaft bearing c. Worn mainshaft bearing
b. Worn pilot bearing d. Worn countergear bearing
 
 22. A noise is heard while driving the vehicle in reverse only. Which is the least
likely cause?
a. Chipped gear teeth c. Spur gear whine
b. Worn reverse synchronizer d. Worn output shaft bearing
assembly
 
 23. Which of the following is not a typical manual transmission/transaxle lubricant?
a. Multi-viscosity gear oil c. Standard hydraulic oil
b. Motor oil d. Automatic transmission fluid
 
 24. Which of the following is the least likely cause of a manual
transmission/transaxle fluid leak?
a. Incorrect fluid type c. Worn extension shaft bushing
b. Deteriorated fluid cooler lines d. Porous case
 
 25. Technician A says both internal and external transmission/transaxle linkages
require adjustment. Technician B says all powertrain mounts should be inspected
when adjusting the transmission/transaxle linkage. Who is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B
 
 26. Which of the following is the least likely cause of gear clash when shifting?
a. Incorrect fluid usage c. Incorrect clutch adjustment
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b. Damaged input gear teeth d. Worn synchronizer blocking rings

 
 27. Chipped speed gears can cause which of the following:
a. Hard shifting c. Grinding during shifting
b. Clicking noises d. Jumping out of gear
 
 28. Transaxle removal is being discussed, Technician A says all FWD axles can be
removed by prying them away from the transaxle. Technician B says the lower
ball joints often need separated from the steering knuckle to remove the axle
shaft. Who is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B
 
 29. Countergear backlash is typically checked with a:
a. Torque wrench c. Dial indicator
b. Micrometer d. Straight edge
 
 30. All of the following are types of constant velocity joints except:
a. Plunging joints c. Double Cardan joints
b. Tripod joints d. Fixed joints
 
 31. Technician A says a plunging CV joint allows for movement over bumps and
dips in the road. Technician B says a plunging CV joint allows for steering angle
changes. Who is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B
 
 32. Which is the most likely cause of a clicking noise while turning from a FWD
vehicle?
a. Worn plunging CV joint c. Worn bearing cage
b. Loose wheel bearing assembly d. Incorrect CV joint grease
 
 33. A clunking noise is heard from a FWD vehicle only on acceleration and
deceleration. Technician A says a worn fixed outer CV joint could be the cause.
Technician B says a worn inner plunging CV joint could be the cause. Who is
correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B
 
 34. Technician A says plunging CV joints require replacement more often than fixed
CV joints. Technician B says fixed CV joints are prone to rapid wear from split
CV boots. Who is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B
 
 35. Technician A says all FWD and RWD drive shafts turn at the same speed as the
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wheels. Technician B says given operated at the same vehicle speed, FWD drive
shafts turn slower than a RWD drive shaft. Who is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B
 
 36. A typical u-joint consists of which of the following?
a. Needle bearings c. A center cross
b. Two Y shaped yokes d. All of the above
 
 37. Technician A says both CV joints and u-joints operate a constant velocities.
Technician B says CV joints speed up and slow down as they rotate. Who is
correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B
 
 38. Incorrect drive shaft phasing can result in:
a. Premature drive shaft wear c. Drivetrain vibration
b. U-joint clunk d. Incorrect drive shaft angle
 
 39. All of the following are functions of the differential except:
a. Allow the drive wheels to turn at c. Directs torque to the drive wheels
different speeds while cornering
b. Increases the speed of the drive d. Balances the forces on the drive
wheels compared to the driveshaft wheels
 
 40. Technician A says a low differential gear ratio provides for good acceleration and
performance. Technician A says a low differential gear ratio provides for lower
engine speed and increased fuel economy. Who is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B
 
 41. Technician A says all differential gearsets require alignment of timing marks.
Technician B says the nonhunting gearset does not require any timing mark
alignment. Who is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B
 
 42. All of the following statements about differentials are correct except:
a. When moving straight, each wheel c. When turning, the inside wheel
rotates at 100% of differential may turn at 110% of differential
speed speed
b. When turning, the inside wheel d. When turning, the outside wheel
may turn at 90% of differential may turn at 110% of differential
speed speed
 
 43. Which of the following differentials are typically used in heavy duty
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applications?
a. Semi-floating axle c. Full-floating axle
b. Three-quarter floating axle d. Viscous clutch limited slip axle
 
 44. Ring gear runout is checked using a:
a. Straightedge c. Prussian blue
b. Dial indicator d. Feeler gauge
 
 45. Pinion gear shims are used to adjust:
a. Pinion gear preload c. Pinion gear backlash
b. Pinion gear depth d. Side-bearing preload