Question 1

A pulsating pedal is due to something internal in the clutch.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

A clutch will normally last in excess of 100,000 miles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Briefly describe the gravity bleeding procedure that is used to remove air from the hydraulic system.

Accepted Answer

Gravity bleeding is done using the following procedure: 
1. Remove the cover from the master cylinder reservoir and evacuate the old fluid. Then refill it with fresh fluid. 
2. Open the bleeder screw on the slave cylinder. 
3. Close the bleeder screw every few minutes and refill the master cylinder with fresh fluid. Be careful not to allow the system to run dry. Continue doing this until all of the air is out of the system. 
4. Sometimes it is necessary to have an assistant push on the pedal while the bleeder screw is open and let up on the pedal when the screw is closed.

Question 4

Damage to the friction surface of a pressure plate or flywheel can cause a clutch to slip or give inconsistent performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When installing a new ring gear, what method would you use to test the heated temperature?

Accepted Answer

The following are ways to test the heate

Question 6

Which of the following is LEAST-Likely the cause of a dragging clutch?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bent disc 
B)  Damaged clutch bearing retainer 
C)  Binding linkage 
D)  Rusted input shaft 
A)  Bent disc 
B)  Damaged clutch bearing retainer 
C)  Binding linkage 
D)  Rusted input shaft

Question 7

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  a clutch replacement usually includes a new disc, release bearing, clutch cover, pilot bearing or bushing, and sometimes a flywheel and/or front transmission seal. 
B)  asbestos fibers cannot pass through a regular vacuum bag. 
C)  clutch parts are balanced at the factory while on the engine. 
D)  always disconnect the battery ground cable before removing a transmission or transaxle. 
A)  a clutch replacement usually includes a new disc, release bearing, clutch cover, pilot bearing or bushing, and sometimes a flywheel and/or front transmission seal. 
B)  asbestos fibers cannot pass through a regular vacuum bag. 
C)  clutch parts are balanced at the factory while on the engine. 
D)  always disconnect the battery ground cable before removing a transmission or transaxle.

Question 8

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  abuse and extra heavy-duty use can also damage a clutch before it would normally wear out. 
B)  diagnosing a clutch problem before disassembly is very important. 
C)  when pulling a heavy load, the objective is to have the clutch fully engaged (pedal up) as soon as possible. 
D)  clutch pedal free travel is not part of clutch problem diagnosis. 
A)  abuse and extra heavy-duty use can also damage a clutch before it would normally wear out. 
B)  diagnosing a clutch problem before disassembly is very important. 
C)  when pulling a heavy load, the objective is to have the clutch fully engaged (pedal up) as soon as possible. 
D)  clutch pedal free travel is not part of clutch problem diagnosis.

Question 9

While having a discussion, Technician A says that partial engagement is a common reason for a clutch to slip. Technician B says that a pulsating pedal is often the cause of a slipping clutch. 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 10

The release bearing on vehicles without self-adjusting clutch-free travel is designed to contact the clutch release levers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

While having a discussion, Technician A says that the thin piece of sheet metal that makes up the center portion of the clutch disc is called the flywheel. Technician B says that it is called the retainer plate. 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 12

How would you test a clutch for slipping?

Accepted Answer

A clutch is tested for slipping by putti

Question 13

Which of the following statements is LEAST-Likely true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Do not wash the release bearing in solvent. 
B)  Do not wash clutch parts in mineral-based Stoddard solvent. 
C)  Clutch parts should be blown off with compressed air. 
D)  Use hot soapy water, brake parts cleaner, or alcohol to clean clutch parts. 
A)  Do not wash the release bearing in solvent. 
B)  Do not wash clutch parts in mineral-based Stoddard solvent. 
C)  Clutch parts should be blown off with compressed air. 
D)  Use hot soapy water, brake parts cleaner, or alcohol to clean clutch parts.

Question 14

When a disc is damaged because the engine was pulling a load at too low an engine rpm, the situation, called ____________________, is caused by driver error.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a disc is damaged because the...

Question 15

A ____ is usually replaced as preventive maintenance during a clutch job.

Accepted Answer

A)  clutch hub 
B)  clutch fork 
C)  release bearing 
D)  slave cylinder 
A)  clutch hub 
B)  clutch fork 
C)  release bearing 
D)  slave cylinder

Question 16

The ____ is normally replaced any time the clutch is apart.

Accepted Answer

A)  release bearing 
B)  slave cylinder 
C)  clutch fork 
D)  clutch disc 
A)  release bearing 
B)  slave cylinder 
C)  clutch fork 
D)  clutch disc

Question 17

With the engine running and the transmission in ____________________, if resting your foot on the pedal produces a noise, the release bearing is probably bad.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With the engine running and the transmission...

Question 18

The term MOST-Likely used to refer to a driver's habit of resting a foot on the clutch pedal when driving is:

Accepted Answer

A)  riding the clutch 
B)  dragging the clutch 
C)  grabbing the clutch 
D)  gravity bleeding 
A)  riding the clutch 
B)  dragging the clutch 
C)  grabbing the clutch 
D)  gravity bleeding

Question 19

Why would a worn or bent clutch fork cause clutch chatter?

Accepted Answer

A worn or bent clutch fork can

Question 20

The event that will MOST-Likely occur when excess oil runs out of the input shaft and onto the clutch disc is:

Accepted Answer

A)  clutch free play 
B)  clutch failure 
C)  chattering clutch 
D)  gravity bleeding 
A)  clutch free play 
B)  clutch failure 
C)  chattering clutch 
D)  gravity bleeding

Exam 70: Clutch Diagnosis and Service

A pulsating pedal is due to something internal in the clutch.

A clutch will normally last in excess of 100,000 miles.

Briefly describe the gravity bleeding procedure that is used to remove air from the hydraulic system.

Damage to the friction surface of a pressure plate or flywheel can cause a clutch to slip or give inconsistent performance.

When installing a new ring gear, what method would you use to test the heated temperature?

Which of the following is LEAST-Likely the cause of a dragging clutch?

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

While having a discussion, Technician A says that partial engagement is a common reason for a clutch to slip. Technician B says that a pulsating pedal is often the cause of a slipping clutch. Who is correct?

The release bearing on vehicles without self-adjusting clutch-free travel is designed to contact the clutch release levers.

While having a discussion, Technician A says that the thin piece of sheet metal that makes up the center portion of the clutch disc is called the flywheel. Technician B says that it is called the retainer plate. Who is correct?

How would you test a clutch for slipping?

Which of the following statements is LEAST-Likely true?

When a disc is damaged because the engine was pulling a load at too low an engine rpm, the situation, called ____________________, is caused by driver error.

A ____ is usually replaced as preventive maintenance during a clutch job.

The ____ is normally replaced any time the clutch is apart.

With the engine running and the transmission in ____________________, if resting your foot on the pedal produces a noise, the release bearing is probably bad.

The term MOST-Likely used to refer to a driver's habit of resting a foot on the clutch pedal when driving is:

Why would a worn or bent clutch fork cause clutch chatter?

The event that will MOST-Likely occur when excess oil runs out of the input shaft and onto the clutch disc is:

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