ASE A3 Manual Trans Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
a manual transmission slips out of third gear. This is MOST likely caused by: - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔-a weak detent spring
A rear wheel drive vehicle with a limited slip differential chatters while turning corners. Tech A
says that adding the wrong type of fluid will result this condition. Tech B says excessive pinion
preload will cause this. Who is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Tech A
Two technicians are discussing a vacuum operated transfer case. Tech A says a vacuum between
10-18'' hg is required to operate. Tech B says the vacuum operates a mode fork to switch
between 2WD and 4WD. Who is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Tech B
Tech A says a clutch start switch is normally closed when the clutch petal is released, Tech B says
the clutch start switch is designed to complete the circuit between the ignition switch and the
starter. Who is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Tech B
Two techs are discussing a clutch master assembly. Tech A says external leaks are due to the
secondary seal. Tech B says hydraulic fluid is hygroscopic and tends to absorb moisture. Who is
correct? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-both techs
A manual transmission jumps out of gear during acceleration. Tech A says loose shift linkage will
cause this. Tech B says worn motor mounts cause a transmission to slip gears, Who is correct? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-both techs
Two techs are discussing a synchronizer assembly in a three speed transmission. Tech A says the
splines on a synchronizer clutch sleeve should be pointed. Tech B says the teeth on a
, synchronizer sleeve and ring should be smooth and rounded. Who is correct? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔-Tech A
A vehicle has a vibration while driving forward that increases with speed. What is the LEAST
likely cause? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-the limited slip clutch
Two techs are discussing flywheel resurfacing. Tech A says a mark should be placed on the
flywheel and crankshaft before removal. Tech B says if too much surface is removed from the
flywheel, damage will occur to the release bearing. Who is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Tech A
Two techs are discussing faulty CV joints. Tech A says on a FWD vehicle, faulty inboard and
outboard axle joints can make noise while traveling forward in a straight line. Tech B says an
outboard CV joint's noise is more prominent while cornering. Who is correct? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔-both techs
There is a chirping sound as the clutch pedal is depressed. Tech A says it could be a worn clutch
release bearing. Tech B says the sound is a worn transmission synchronizer. Who is correct? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Tech A
What type of bearing usually requires a preload? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-tapered roller
bearings
A transfer case makes a popping sound in 4WD, only when accelerating from a stop. What can
cause this sound? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-the chain
A vehicle has excessive vibration at highway speed. Tech A says pinion shaft companion flange
runout will cause vibration. Tech B says this can be caused by driveshaft runout. Who is correct?
- CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-both techs
The best tool for checking ring gear runout is a: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-dial indicator
Correct Answers
a manual transmission slips out of third gear. This is MOST likely caused by: - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔-a weak detent spring
A rear wheel drive vehicle with a limited slip differential chatters while turning corners. Tech A
says that adding the wrong type of fluid will result this condition. Tech B says excessive pinion
preload will cause this. Who is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Tech A
Two technicians are discussing a vacuum operated transfer case. Tech A says a vacuum between
10-18'' hg is required to operate. Tech B says the vacuum operates a mode fork to switch
between 2WD and 4WD. Who is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Tech B
Tech A says a clutch start switch is normally closed when the clutch petal is released, Tech B says
the clutch start switch is designed to complete the circuit between the ignition switch and the
starter. Who is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Tech B
Two techs are discussing a clutch master assembly. Tech A says external leaks are due to the
secondary seal. Tech B says hydraulic fluid is hygroscopic and tends to absorb moisture. Who is
correct? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-both techs
A manual transmission jumps out of gear during acceleration. Tech A says loose shift linkage will
cause this. Tech B says worn motor mounts cause a transmission to slip gears, Who is correct? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-both techs
Two techs are discussing a synchronizer assembly in a three speed transmission. Tech A says the
splines on a synchronizer clutch sleeve should be pointed. Tech B says the teeth on a
, synchronizer sleeve and ring should be smooth and rounded. Who is correct? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔-Tech A
A vehicle has a vibration while driving forward that increases with speed. What is the LEAST
likely cause? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-the limited slip clutch
Two techs are discussing flywheel resurfacing. Tech A says a mark should be placed on the
flywheel and crankshaft before removal. Tech B says if too much surface is removed from the
flywheel, damage will occur to the release bearing. Who is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Tech A
Two techs are discussing faulty CV joints. Tech A says on a FWD vehicle, faulty inboard and
outboard axle joints can make noise while traveling forward in a straight line. Tech B says an
outboard CV joint's noise is more prominent while cornering. Who is correct? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔-both techs
There is a chirping sound as the clutch pedal is depressed. Tech A says it could be a worn clutch
release bearing. Tech B says the sound is a worn transmission synchronizer. Who is correct? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Tech A
What type of bearing usually requires a preload? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-tapered roller
bearings
A transfer case makes a popping sound in 4WD, only when accelerating from a stop. What can
cause this sound? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-the chain
A vehicle has excessive vibration at highway speed. Tech A says pinion shaft companion flange
runout will cause vibration. Tech B says this can be caused by driveshaft runout. Who is correct?
- CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-both techs
The best tool for checking ring gear runout is a: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-dial indicator
