Question 1

Describe the procedure for testing clutch slippage.

Accepted Answer

Clutch slippage can be determined on a r

Question 2

In a self-adjusting-type cable clutch mechanism, the adjusting mechanism is located ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  on top of the clutch pedal 
B)  inside the bell housing 
C)  on the engine side of the firewall 
D)  at the release fork end of the cable 
A)  on top of the clutch pedal 
B)  inside the bell housing 
C)  on the engine side of the firewall 
D)  at the release fork end of the cable

Question 3

Technician A says the pressure plate assembly squeezes the clutch disc onto the flywheel. Technician B says the pressure plate moves away from the clutch disc so that the disc can stop rotating. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  A only 
B)  B only 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B 
A)  A only 
B)  B only 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B

Question 4

A shaking or shuddering that is felt in the vehicle as the clutch is engaged is known as clutch ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A shaking or shuddering that is felt...

Question 5

When the clutch is fully engaged, the release bearing is normally stationary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a spring type used in pressure plate assemblies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Belleville 
B)  coil 
C)  diaphragm 
D)  torsional 
A)  Belleville 
B)  coil 
C)  diaphragm 
D)  torsional

Question 7

Identify three possible causes of a dragging clutch.

Accepted Answer

Dragging can be caused by a wa

Question 8

While discussing different types of pressure plate assemblies, Technician A says coil spring types do not require release levers. Technician B says Belleville-type pressure plates are not commonly used because they require excessive space in the bellhousing. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  A only 
B)  B only 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B 
A)  A only 
B)  B only 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a function of the flywheel?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provides a mounting surface for the starter ring gear 
B)  Splines on the flywheel hub transfer torque to the transmission input shaft 
C)  Provides a friction surface for the clutch disk 
D)  Provides the inertia to rotate the crankshaft through the four strokes 
A)  Provides a mounting surface for the starter ring gear 
B)  Splines on the flywheel hub transfer torque to the transmission input shaft 
C)  Provides a friction surface for the clutch disk 
D)  Provides the inertia to rotate the crankshaft through the four strokes

Question 10

The surface of the pressure plate contacts the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  transmission main shaft 
B)  throwout bearing 
C)  clutch disc 
D)  flywheel 
A)  transmission main shaft 
B)  throwout bearing 
C)  clutch disc 
D)  flywheel

Question 11

What is the function of the release bearing?

Accepted Answer

Its function is to smoothly and quietly

Question 12

Technician A uses compressed air to clean off asbestos dust from the clutch. Technician B uses an approved liquid cleaning system. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  A only 
B)  B only 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B 
A)  A only 
B)  B only 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B

Question 13

Torsional coil springs in the clutch disc ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  absorb the torque forces 
B)  are the mechanical force holding the pressure plate against the driven disc and flywheel 
C)  are located between the friction facings 
D)  all answers are correct 
A)  absorb the torque forces 
B)  are the mechanical force holding the pressure plate against the driven disc and flywheel 
C)  are located between the friction facings 
D)  all answers are correct

Question 14

Clutch slippage occurs when the clutch disc is not gripped firmly between the flywheel and the pressure plate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Insufficient clutch pedal clearance results in ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  gear clashing when shifting the transmission 
B)  a noisy front transmission bearing 
C)  premature release bearing failure 
D)  premature pilot bearing failure 
A)  gear clashing when shifting the transmission 
B)  a noisy front transmission bearing 
C)  premature release bearing failure 
D)  premature pilot bearing failure

Question 16

Describe the procedure for testing clutch dragging [failure to completely release].

Accepted Answer

To check for clutch drag, start the engi

Question 17

Most hydraulic clutch release systems should be adjusted once a year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following could cause a clutch pedal pulsation?

Accepted Answer

A)  misaligned bellhousing 
B)  warped flywheel 
C)  bent or worn release levers 
D)  all answers are correct 
A)  misaligned bellhousing 
B)  warped flywheel 
C)  bent or worn release levers 
D)  all answers are correct

Question 19

The fluid level in the hydraulic clutch reservoir should be approximately one-fourth inch from the top.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Technician A says the clutch assembly is located between the engine and the transmission. Technician B says the clutch provides a mechanical coupling between the engine flywheel and the transmission input shaft. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  A only 
B)  B only 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B 
A)  A only 
B)  B only 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B

Exam 37: Clutches

Describe the procedure for testing clutch slippage.

In a self-adjusting-type cable clutch mechanism, the adjusting mechanism is located ______.

Technician A says the pressure plate assembly squeezes the clutch disc onto the flywheel. Technician B says the pressure plate moves away from the clutch disc so that the disc can stop rotating. Who is correct?

A shaking or shuddering that is felt in the vehicle as the clutch is engaged is known as clutch ____________________.

When the clutch is fully engaged, the release bearing is normally stationary.

Which of the following is NOT a spring type used in pressure plate assemblies?

Identify three possible causes of a dragging clutch.

While discussing different types of pressure plate assemblies, Technician A says coil spring types do not require release levers. Technician B says Belleville-type pressure plates are not commonly used because they require excessive space in the bellhousing. Who is correct?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the flywheel?

The surface of the pressure plate contacts the ______.

What is the function of the release bearing?

Technician A uses compressed air to clean off asbestos dust from the clutch. Technician B uses an approved liquid cleaning system. Who is correct?

Torsional coil springs in the clutch disc ______.

Clutch slippage occurs when the clutch disc is not gripped firmly between the flywheel and the pressure plate.

Insufficient clutch pedal clearance results in ______.

Describe the procedure for testing clutch dragging [failure to completely release].

Most hydraulic clutch release systems should be adjusted once a year.

Which of the following could cause a clutch pedal pulsation?

The fluid level in the hydraulic clutch reservoir should be approximately one-fourth inch from the top.

Technician A says the clutch assembly is located between the engine and the transmission. Technician B says the clutch provides a mechanical coupling between the engine flywheel and the transmission input shaft. Who is correct?

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