Question 1

In gear-type power transfer, the power is transferred from transmission planetary gears to the differential through:

Accepted Answer

A)  sprockets. 
B)  Morse-style chain. 
C)  ring gears. 
D)  helical gears. 
A)  sprockets. 
B)  Morse-style chain. 
C)  ring gears. 
D)  helical gears.

Question 2

Tech 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. Tech B says that the end play of the converter must be checked. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

A scan tool may provide data as to when the torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid has been energized to apply the TCC solenoid, but many hydraulically controlled transmissions were built before auto manufacturers provided the automotive technician much diagnostic data through the scan tool.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Choose the correct statement.

Accepted Answer

A)  Planetary gear sets are generally very durable and usually do not require service when rebuilding a transmission. 
B)  Fluid flow in an automatic transmission does not affect the operation of the transmission. 
C)  Bands should be inspected for wear if they are replaced during an automatic transmission rebuild. 
D)  When rebuilding an automatic transmission, all clutch assemblies should be rebuilt. 
A)  Planetary gear sets are generally very durable and usually do not require service when rebuilding a transmission. 
B)  Fluid flow in an automatic transmission does not affect the operation of the transmission. 
C)  Bands should be inspected for wear if they are replaced during an automatic transmission rebuild. 
D)  When rebuilding an automatic transmission, all clutch assemblies should be rebuilt.

Question 5

If any gear in a planetary gear set is found to be damaged, the companion gears must also be replaced to prevent noisy gears after the rebuild.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In gear-type power transfer, the power is transferred from transmission planetary gears to the differential through:

Accepted Answer

A)  sprockets. 
B)  Morse-style chain. 
C)  ring gears. 
D)  helical gears. 
A)  sprockets. 
B)  Morse-style chain. 
C)  ring gears. 
D)  helical gears.

Question 7

Output shaft end play and side gear backlash must be checked on an automatic transaxle. What are the possible problems if backlash is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seizing of the gears and excessive heat buildup 
B)  Excessive noise and seizing of the gears 
C)  Excessive heat and driveline vibration 
D)  Excessive noise and seal leakage 
A)  Seizing of the gears and excessive heat buildup 
B)  Excessive noise and seizing of the gears 
C)  Excessive heat and driveline vibration 
D)  Excessive noise and seal leakage

Question 8

In a transaxle where the power transfer from transmission to final drive is through gears, what kind of gears are used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Helical 
B)  Hypoid 
C)  Herringbone 
D)  Bevel 
A)  Helical 
B)  Hypoid 
C)  Herringbone 
D)  Bevel

Question 9

On a one-way roller, the unit should be disassembled to inspect each individual roller. The roller should be checked for _________, such as in a wheel bearing.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pitting 
B)  Scoring 
C)  Brinelling 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Pitting 
B)  Scoring 
C)  Brinelling 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

Tech A says that a one-way roller clutch will work fine if assembled in either direction. Tech B says that sprag clutches must be serviced as a complete unit if any damage is found. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which of the following cannot easily be completely disassembled?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sprags 
B)  One-way rollers 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B 
A)  Sprags 
B)  One-way rollers 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 12

Tech A says that when rebuilding a multidisc clutch, the steels should be checked for flatness, and their thickness should be measured. Tech B says that it is common to reuse the clutch piston's lip seals. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Which of the following terms refers to the amount that a bearing is able to move before hitting the bearing race?

Accepted Answer

A)  Crush fit 
B)  Free play 
C)  Bearing force load 
D)  Preload 
A)  Crush fit 
B)  Free play 
C)  Bearing force load 
D)  Preload

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

How does the construction and testing of transaxles compare to traditional automatic transmission?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transaxles have more parts but less tests than transmissions 
B)  Transaxls have fewer parts and fewer tests than transmissions 
C)  Transaxles have an equal number of components and tests as transmissions 
D)  Transaxles have a few more parts and a few more tests than transmissions 
A)  Transaxles have more parts but less tests than transmissions 
B)  Transaxls have fewer parts and fewer tests than transmissions 
C)  Transaxles have an equal number of components and tests as transmissions 
D)  Transaxles have a few more parts and a few more tests than transmissions

Question 16

All of the following statements with respect to the inspection of mechanical diodes are true except:

Accepted Answer

A)  After removing each of the struts and springs from the pocket plate, clean the components in a solvent tank. 
B)  Each of the notches that the struts lock into must not show any signs of wear. 
C)  The end of the struts will become smoother as they wear. 
D)  If the springs are bent or cracked, the unit will typically need to be replaced. 
A)  After removing each of the struts and springs from the pocket plate, clean the components in a solvent tank. 
B)  Each of the notches that the struts lock into must not show any signs of wear. 
C)  The end of the struts will become smoother as they wear. 
D)  If the springs are bent or cracked, the unit will typically need to be replaced.

Question 17

Tech A says that if the end play is insufficient, it may cause premature wear on the thrust bearings. Tech B says that transmissions with incorrect end play may have been reassembled incorrectly. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

The power transfer from the power portion of the transaxle to the final drive portion of the transaxle can occur by which of the following methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gear style or clutch style 
B)  Chain style or gear style 
C)  Chain style or clutch style 
D)  A steel V belt or electric motor 
A)  Gear style or clutch style 
B)  Chain style or gear style 
C)  Chain style or clutch style 
D)  A steel V belt or electric motor

Question 19

All of the following statements are true with respect to sprag clutch inspection except:

Accepted Answer

A)  They can be only partially disassembled. 
B)  They can be assembled in any direction. 
C)  They have to be serviced as a single unit if any damage is found. 
D)  Clean all of the components of the sprag in a solvent tank before inspection. 
A)  They can be only partially disassembled. 
B)  They can be assembled in any direction. 
C)  They have to be serviced as a single unit if any damage is found. 
D)  Clean all of the components of the sprag in a solvent tank before inspection.

Question 20

Preload refers to the amount of:

Accepted Answer

A)  clearance between the bearings and the bearing races. 
B)  force placed on a bearing before any load is on the bearing. 
C)  impact damage as the bearings hammer back and forth against the bearing races. 
D)  load that a bearing can take without difficulty to spin. 
A)  clearance between the bearings and the bearing races. 
B)  force placed on a bearing before any load is on the bearing. 
C)  impact damage as the bearings hammer back and forth against the bearing races. 
D)  load that a bearing can take without difficulty to spin.

Exam 16: Gear Train Rebuilding

In gear-type power transfer, the power is transferred from transmission planetary gears to the differential through:

Tech 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. Tech B says that the end play of the converter must be checked. Who is correct?

A scan tool may provide data as to when the torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid has been energized to apply the TCC solenoid, but many hydraulically controlled transmissions were built before auto manufacturers provided the automotive technician much diagnostic data through the scan tool.

Choose the correct statement.

If any gear in a planetary gear set is found to be damaged, the companion gears must also be replaced to prevent noisy gears after the rebuild.

In gear-type power transfer, the power is transferred from transmission planetary gears to the differential through:

Output shaft end play and side gear backlash must be checked on an automatic transaxle. What are the possible problems if backlash is incorrect?

In a transaxle where the power transfer from transmission to final drive is through gears, what kind of gears are used?

On a one-way roller, the unit should be disassembled to inspect each individual roller. The roller should be checked for _________, such as in a wheel bearing.

Tech A says that a one-way roller clutch will work fine if assembled in either direction. Tech B says that sprag clutches must be serviced as a complete unit if any damage is found. Who is correct?

Which of the following cannot easily be completely disassembled?

Tech A says that when rebuilding a multidisc clutch, the steels should be checked for flatness, and their thickness should be measured. Tech B says that it is common to reuse the clutch piston's lip seals. Who is correct?

Which of the following terms refers to the amount that a bearing is able to move before hitting the bearing race?

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

How does the construction and testing of transaxles compare to traditional automatic transmission?

All of the following statements with respect to the inspection of mechanical diodes are true except:

Tech A says that if the end play is insufficient, it may cause premature wear on the thrust bearings. Tech B says that transmissions with incorrect end play may have been reassembled incorrectly. Who is correct?

The power transfer from the power portion of the transaxle to the final drive portion of the transaxle can occur by which of the following methods?

All of the following statements are true with respect to sprag clutch inspection except:

Preload refers to the amount of:

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