Exam 19: Transmission Reinstallation

Technician A says that with the vehicle on the ground, install all of the required amount of transmission fluid before starting the vehicle. Technician B says to add 75% of the required transmission fluid, then start the vehicle and put shifter into each gear before rechecking the fluid level. Who is correct?

Always check the transmission fluid at the required temperature.

Technician A says that when inspecting the torque converter, you need to check the snout of the converter where the seal and bushing rides for excessive wear. Technician B says that the internal end play of the converter must be checked. Who is correct?

Tech A states that the gasket between the transmission and transfer case should be replaced when reinstalling the transmission. Tech B states that you should bolt the torque converter to the flexplate before installing the torque converter into the transmission. Who is correct?

Technician A says it is critical to clean and inspect the transmission fluid cooler and lines. Technician B says metal particles and clutch material can become stuck inside the fluid cooler or fluid cooler lines. Who is correct?

A transmission fluid cooler that is leaking could cause all of the following except:

When installing a torque converter, you should feel it catch and go in three times. The first engagement is with the:

Technician A says that the torque converter should be bolted to the flex plate before installing the transmission. Technician B says that when installing the torque converter, three separate engagements with their mating parts must be felt. Who is correct?

Technician A says you can clean a transmission cooler and lines using the shop's parts cleaning tank. Technician B says you can clean a transmission cooler and lines with an aerosol flushing kit. Who is correct?

Tech A states that flexplates can be installed in any direction. Tech B states that flexplate bolts need to be tightened with an impact gun to prevent the engine from spinning. Who is correct?

Tech A states that the torque converter should be prefilled with transmission fluid. Tech B states that many new technicians struggle with installing a torque converter properly. Who is correct?

An automatic transmission's torque converter that is not properly installed will cause catastrophic damage to the front pump when the vehicle is first started.

What can a leaking automatic transmission fluid cooler cause?

Technician A says when replacing an automatic transmission, it is critical to clean and inspect the transmission fluid cooler and lines. Technician B says metal particles and clutch material can become stuck inside the fluid cooler or fluid cooler lines. Who is correct?

Tech A states that transmission coolers must be replaced when replacing or rebuilding the transmission. Tech B states that the transmission cooler must be flushed to clear out debris before installing the new/rebuilt transmission. Who is correct?

Tech A states that on many new vehicles the PCM/TCM needs to be reflashed after rebuilding the transmission. Tech B states that many manufacturers will release updated software for PCM/TCMs after a vehicle has been manufactured. Who is correct?

After the installation of a newly rebuilt automatic transmission, the technician should double-check that all of the transmission's adjustments are correct, and then test-drive the vehicle to confirm normal operation of the rebuilt transmission.

Tech A states that the torque converter should be prefilled with transmission fluid. Tech B states that many new technicians struggle with installing a torque converter properly. Who is correct?

When installing a torque converter, you should feel it catch and go in three times. The first engagement is with the:

Tech A states that by having an assistant step on the brake pedal, the axle nut can easily be torqued. Tech B states that half shafts need to be pushed into the transmission with a dead blow hammer. Who is correct?