Question 1

To prevent twisting, the maximum length of a drive shaft is considered to be approximately:

Accepted Answer

A)  36 inches. 
B)  41 inches. 
C)  56 inches. 
D)  72 inches. 
A)  36 inches. 
B)  41 inches. 
C)  56 inches. 
D)  72 inches. D

Question 2

If the driveshaft parts are not marked during disassembly, then an out-of-phase condition could result, and _________ will occur even if the driveshaft is in balance.

Accepted Answer

A)  A popping noise 
B)  A jerking movement 
C)  A growling noise 
D)  Vibration 
A)  A popping noise 
B)  A jerking movement 
C)  A growling noise 
D)  Vibration D

Question 3

_______ use combinations of driveshafts and half-shafts depending on if the axle shafts are independent or nonindependent.

Accepted Answer

A)  Four-wheel drive vehicles 
B)  All-wheel drive vehicles 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B 
A)  Four-wheel drive vehicles 
B)  All-wheel drive vehicles 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B C

Question 4

In some rear-wheel drive (RWD) vehicles, the rear U-joint connects directly to a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  axle shaft. 
B)  output shaft. 
C)  slip joint. 
D)  companion flange. 
A)  axle shaft. 
B)  output shaft. 
C)  slip joint. 
D)  companion flange.

Question 5

A(n) _______ is necessary to measure driveline runout.

Accepted Answer

A)  Protractor 
B)  Dial indicator 
C)  Vibration analyzer 
D)  Angle gauge 
A)  Protractor 
B)  Dial indicator 
C)  Vibration analyzer 
D)  Angle gauge

Question 6

All of these apply to vehicles with live solid rear axles EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  the struts absorb road shocks and bumps. 
B)  there's a continuous change of distance between the output shaft and final drive pinion. 
C)  the drive shaft angle changes relative to its connections. 
D)  the final drive pinion nose angle changes when accelerating or braking. 
A)  the struts absorb road shocks and bumps. 
B)  there's a continuous change of distance between the output shaft and final drive pinion. 
C)  the drive shaft angle changes relative to its connections. 
D)  the final drive pinion nose angle changes when accelerating or braking.

Question 7

If all differential repairs have been done properly, ______ should be within specifications.

Accepted Answer

A)  Runout 
B)  End play 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B 
A)  Runout 
B)  End play 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 8

If the center support bearing is equipped with a grease zerk, it should be lubricated whenever a(n) __________ is performed.

Accepted Answer

A)  Oil change 
B)  Filter replacement 
C)  Chassis lubrication 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Oil change 
B)  Filter replacement 
C)  Chassis lubrication 
D)  All of the above

Question 9

In a conventional rear-wheel drive vehicle, the engine and transmission are mounted:

Accepted Answer

A)  longitudinally at the front. 
B)  transversely at the front. 
C)  longitudinally at the rear. 
D)  transversely at the rear. 
A)  longitudinally at the front. 
B)  transversely at the front. 
C)  longitudinally at the rear. 
D)  transversely at the rear.

Question 10

All of the following statements with respect to performing a four-wheel alignment are true, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  The alignment machine measures the angles of the wheels compared to one another and the centerline of the vehicle. 
B)  The alignment machine has the ability to compensate for any runout in the wheel assemblies. 
C)  All vehicles have adjustable caster and camber. 
D)  The rear wheels should be adjusted before the front wheels. 
A)  The alignment machine measures the angles of the wheels compared to one another and the centerline of the vehicle. 
B)  The alignment machine has the ability to compensate for any runout in the wheel assemblies. 
C)  All vehicles have adjustable caster and camber. 
D)  The rear wheels should be adjusted before the front wheels.

Question 11

In each revolution of a driveshaft, the velocity of the driveshaft yoke changes every ___ degrees due to the angles that the driveshafts are operating on.

Accepted Answer

A)  45 
B)  60 
C)  90 
D)  110 
A)  45 
B)  60 
C)  90 
D)  110

Question 12

Which of the following should be set first on a unibody vehicle having an adjustable rear independent suspension?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rear wheel camber 
B)  Caster 
C)  Wheel setback 
D)  Toe 
A)  Rear wheel camber 
B)  Caster 
C)  Wheel setback 
D)  Toe

Question 13

If the camber line is outside of the SAI line (or they intersect below the road surface), then it has:

Accepted Answer

A)  positive offset. 
B)  zero scrub radius. 
C)  negative offset. 
D)  zero offset. 
A)  positive offset. 
B)  zero scrub radius. 
C)  negative offset. 
D)  zero offset.

Question 14

In an RWD vehicle, the rear U-joint connects directly to a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  axle shaft. 
B)  output shaft. 
C)  slip joint. 
D)  companion flange 
A)  axle shaft. 
B)  output shaft. 
C)  slip joint. 
D)  companion flange

Question 15

Tech A says that in some AWD vehicles, normally only the front wheels are driven. Tech B says that in some AWD vehicles, all four wheels are driven all of the time. Who is right?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tech A only 
B)  Tech B only 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B 
A)  Tech A only 
B)  Tech B only 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 16

The front section of the two-piece type driveshaft is supported at its rear end by a center bearing, called the _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Center bearing 
B)  Carrier bearing 
C)  Holding bearing 
D)  Support bearing 
A)  Center bearing 
B)  Carrier bearing 
C)  Holding bearing 
D)  Support bearing

Question 17

Provision is normally made for adjusting the alignment of a two-piece driveshaft assembly by using _______ under the carrier bearing.

Accepted Answer

A)  U-joints 
B)  Flanges 
C)  Shims 
D)  Driveshafts 
A)  U-joints 
B)  Flanges 
C)  Shims 
D)  Driveshafts

Question 18

What is the purpose of the slip yoke on the drive shaft?

Accepted Answer

A)  It allows for up-and-down movement of the suspension. 
B)  It enables the driveshaft to accommodate worn U-joints. 
C)  It allows for a change of drive shaft angle during turns. 
D)  It enables the differential to work at different angles. 
A)  It allows for up-and-down movement of the suspension. 
B)  It enables the driveshaft to accommodate worn U-joints. 
C)  It allows for a change of drive shaft angle during turns. 
D)  It enables the differential to work at different angles.

Question 19

Tech A says transverse engines are mounted in the rear of the car. Tech B says some FWD cars have the engine sitting transversely. Who is right?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tech A only 
B)  Tech B only 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B 
A)  Tech A only 
B)  Tech B only 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 20

All of these are drivetrain components EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  driveshafts. 
B)  balance shafts. 
C)  final drives. 
D)  drive axles. 
A)  driveshafts. 
B)  balance shafts. 
C)  final drives. 
D)  drive axles.

To prevent twisting, the maximum length of a drive shaft is considered to be approximately:

If the driveshaft parts are not marked during disassembly, then an out-of-phase condition could result, and _________ will occur even if the driveshaft is in balance.

_______ use combinations of driveshafts and half-shafts depending on if the axle shafts are independent or nonindependent.

In some rear-wheel drive (RWD) vehicles, the rear U-joint connects directly to a(n):

A(n) _______ is necessary to measure driveline runout.

All of these apply to vehicles with live solid rear axles EXCEPT:

If all differential repairs have been done properly, ______ should be within specifications.

If the center support bearing is equipped with a grease zerk, it should be lubricated whenever a(n) __________ is performed.

In a conventional rear-wheel drive vehicle, the engine and transmission are mounted:

All of the following statements with respect to performing a four-wheel alignment are true, EXCEPT:

In each revolution of a driveshaft, the velocity of the driveshaft yoke changes every ___ degrees due to the angles that the driveshafts are operating on.

Which of the following should be set first on a unibody vehicle having an adjustable rear independent suspension?

If the camber line is outside of the SAI line (or they intersect below the road surface), then it has:

In an RWD vehicle, the rear U-joint connects directly to a(n):

Tech A says that in some AWD vehicles, normally only the front wheels are driven. Tech B says that in some AWD vehicles, all four wheels are driven all of the time. Who is right?

The front section of the two-piece type driveshaft is supported at its rear end by a center bearing, called the _______.

Provision is normally made for adjusting the alignment of a two-piece driveshaft assembly by using _______ under the carrier bearing.

What is the purpose of the slip yoke on the drive shaft?

Tech A says transverse engines are mounted in the rear of the car. Tech B says some FWD cars have the engine sitting transversely. Who is right?

All of these are drivetrain components EXCEPT:

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Exam 15: Wheel Alignment Adjustments

To prevent twisting, the maximum length of a drive shaft is considered to be approximately:

If the driveshaft parts are not marked during disassembly, then an out-of-phase condition could result, and _________ will occur even if the driveshaft is in balance.

_______ use combinations of driveshafts and half-shafts depending on if the axle shafts are independent or nonindependent.

In some rear-wheel drive (RWD) vehicles, the rear U-joint connects directly to a(n):

A(n) _______ is necessary to measure driveline runout.

All of these apply to vehicles with live solid rear axles EXCEPT:

If all differential repairs have been done properly, ______ should be within specifications.

If the center support bearing is equipped with a grease zerk, it should be lubricated whenever a(n) __________ is performed.

In a conventional rear-wheel drive vehicle, the engine and transmission are mounted:

All of the following statements with respect to performing a four-wheel alignment are true, EXCEPT:

In each revolution of a driveshaft, the velocity of the driveshaft yoke changes every ___ degrees due to the angles that the driveshafts are operating on.

Which of the following should be set first on a unibody vehicle having an adjustable rear independent suspension?

If the camber line is outside of the SAI line (or they intersect below the road surface), then it has:

In an RWD vehicle, the rear U-joint connects directly to a(n):

Tech A says that in some AWD vehicles, normally only the front wheels are driven. Tech B says that in some AWD vehicles, all four wheels are driven all of the time. Who is right?

The front section of the two-piece type driveshaft is supported at its rear end by a center bearing, called the _______.

Provision is normally made for adjusting the alignment of a two-piece driveshaft assembly by using _______ under the carrier bearing.

What is the purpose of the slip yoke on the drive shaft?

Tech A says transverse engines are mounted in the rear of the car. Tech B says some FWD cars have the engine sitting transversely. Who is right?

All of these are drivetrain components EXCEPT:

Strategy-Based Diagnostics

Safety

Basic Tools and Precision Measuring

Fasteners and Thread Repair

Wheels and Tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

Tire and Wheel Diagnosis and Service

Wheel Bearing and Seal Service

Suspension Systems

Suspension System Service

Steering Systems

Steering Diagnosis and Service

Wheel Alignment Principles

Drive Axle Shafts and Cv Joints

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