Exam 7: Transmission Components

Technician A says that a ring gear wears out and is typically serviceable. Technician B says that a ring gear is welded onto the torque converter in some applications. Who is correct?

Tech A states that automatic transmissions all have the starter ring gear installed on a flexplate. Tech B states that automatic transmissions use a flywheel with a ring gear for starting the car. Who is correct?

Technician A says that a manual transmission utilizes a flywheel and an automatic transmission utilizes a flexplate. Technician B says that a flexplate can be lighter than a flywheel. Who is correct?

Which of the following sensors can the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) use to determine engine speed?

The __________ is the major control for the automatic transmission.