TEST BANK FOR Automotive Technology, A systems
Approach 5th Canadian Edition by Erjavec – All
Chapters 1-55 Complete (Newest Version 2026/2027)
Clutches
TRUE/FALSE
1. Clutch slippage occurs when the clutch disc is not gripped firmly between the flywheel and the
pressure plate.
ANS: T PTS: 1
2. Chatter is a shuddering felt in the vehicle when the pressure plate releases the clutch disc.
ANS: F PTS: 1
3. Chatter is caused by liquid contaminants on the friction surfaces.
ANS: T PTS: 1
4. Until recently, the material that was molded or woven into facings of the clutch disk was
predominantly asbestos.
ANS: T PTS: 1
5. When compared to a diaphragm-type pressure plate, a coil spring pressure plate assembly has fewer
moving parts.
ANS: F PTS: 1
6. There is approximately 10 psi residual pressure in the hydraulic clutch lines when the clutch is in the
engaged position.
ANS: F PTS: 1
7. Shaft and lever clutch linkage are used on most modern passenger cars.
ANS: F PTS: 1
8. Clutch drag occurs if the clutch disc is not completely released when the clutch pedal is fully
depressed.
, ANS: T PTS: 1
9. The fluid level in the hydraulic clutch reservoir should be approximately one-fourth inch from the
top.
ANS: T PTS: 1
10. Most hydraulic clutch release systems should be adjusted once a year.
ANS: F PTS: 1
11. Some transaxles have a short, self-centering input shaft that does not require a pilot bushing or
bearing.
ANS: T PTS: 1
12. When the clutch is fully engaged, the release bearing is normally stationary.
ANS: T PTS: 1
13. The flywheel should not be resurfaced unless there are hot spots on its surface or the rivets on the
clutch disk have made contact with the flywheel surface.
ANS: F PTS: 1
1. Particles of cotton, brass, rope, and wire are added to prolong the life of the clutch disc and provide
torsional strength.
ANS: T PTS: 1
2. Coil spring-type pressure plates require less pedal effort than diaphragm-type pressure plates.
ANS: F PTS: 1
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The clutch friction disc always rotates with the ______.
a. engine crankshaft c. pressure plate
b. flywheel d. transmission input shaft
ANS: D
transmission input shaft
, PTS: 1
2. Torsional coil springs in the clutch disc ______.
a. absorb the torque forces
b. are the mechanical force holding the pressure plate against the driven disc and flywheel
c. are located between the friction facings
d. all answers are correct
ANS: A
absorb the torque forces
PTS: 1
3. Which of the following is probably NOT the cause of a vibrating clutch?
a. excessive crankshaft endplay c. excessive flywheel runout
b. out-of balance pressure plate assembly d. loose flywheel bolts
ANS: A
excessive crankshaft endplay
PTS: 1
4. When the clutch pedal is released on a hydraulic clutch linkage, the ______.
a. master cylinder piston is released by the piston return spring
b. master cylinder piston is released by hydraulic pressure
c. slave cylinder is released by hydraulic pressure
d. slave cylinder piston does not move
ANS: A
master cylinder piston is released by the piston return spring
PTS: 1
5. When the clutch is disengaged, the power flow stops at the ______.
a. transmission input shaft c. pressure plate and flywheel
b. driven disc hub d. torsion springs
ANS: C
pressure plate and flywheel
PTS: 1
, 6. Insufficient clutch pedal clearance results in ______.
a. gear clashing when shifting the transmission
b. a noisy front transmission bearing
c. premature release bearing failure
d. premature pilot bearing failure
ANS: C
premature release bearing failure
PTS: 1
7. The surface of the pressure plate contacts the ______.
a. transmission main shaft c. clutch disc
b. throwout bearing d. flywheel
ANS: C
clutch disc
PTS: 1
9.
Which of the following is NOT a spring type used in pressure plate assemblies?
a. Belleville c. diaphragm
b. coil d. torsional
ANS: D torsional
PTS: 1
10. The clutch release bearing exerts pressure upon the ______.
a. clutch disc c. pilot bearing
b. diaphragm spring d. torsional springs
ANS: B
diaphragm spring
PTS: 1
11. Technician A says the pressure plate assembly squeezes the clutch disc onto the flywheel. Technician B
says the pressure plate moves away from the clutch disc so that the disc can stop rotating. Who is
correct?
a. A only c. both A and B
Approach 5th Canadian Edition by Erjavec – All
Chapters 1-55 Complete (Newest Version 2026/2027)
Clutches
TRUE/FALSE
1. Clutch slippage occurs when the clutch disc is not gripped firmly between the flywheel and the
pressure plate.
ANS: T PTS: 1
2. Chatter is a shuddering felt in the vehicle when the pressure plate releases the clutch disc.
ANS: F PTS: 1
3. Chatter is caused by liquid contaminants on the friction surfaces.
ANS: T PTS: 1
4. Until recently, the material that was molded or woven into facings of the clutch disk was
predominantly asbestos.
ANS: T PTS: 1
5. When compared to a diaphragm-type pressure plate, a coil spring pressure plate assembly has fewer
moving parts.
ANS: F PTS: 1
6. There is approximately 10 psi residual pressure in the hydraulic clutch lines when the clutch is in the
engaged position.
ANS: F PTS: 1
7. Shaft and lever clutch linkage are used on most modern passenger cars.
ANS: F PTS: 1
8. Clutch drag occurs if the clutch disc is not completely released when the clutch pedal is fully
depressed.
, ANS: T PTS: 1
9. The fluid level in the hydraulic clutch reservoir should be approximately one-fourth inch from the
top.
ANS: T PTS: 1
10. Most hydraulic clutch release systems should be adjusted once a year.
ANS: F PTS: 1
11. Some transaxles have a short, self-centering input shaft that does not require a pilot bushing or
bearing.
ANS: T PTS: 1
12. When the clutch is fully engaged, the release bearing is normally stationary.
ANS: T PTS: 1
13. The flywheel should not be resurfaced unless there are hot spots on its surface or the rivets on the
clutch disk have made contact with the flywheel surface.
ANS: F PTS: 1
1. Particles of cotton, brass, rope, and wire are added to prolong the life of the clutch disc and provide
torsional strength.
ANS: T PTS: 1
2. Coil spring-type pressure plates require less pedal effort than diaphragm-type pressure plates.
ANS: F PTS: 1
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The clutch friction disc always rotates with the ______.
a. engine crankshaft c. pressure plate
b. flywheel d. transmission input shaft
ANS: D
transmission input shaft
, PTS: 1
2. Torsional coil springs in the clutch disc ______.
a. absorb the torque forces
b. are the mechanical force holding the pressure plate against the driven disc and flywheel
c. are located between the friction facings
d. all answers are correct
ANS: A
absorb the torque forces
PTS: 1
3. Which of the following is probably NOT the cause of a vibrating clutch?
a. excessive crankshaft endplay c. excessive flywheel runout
b. out-of balance pressure plate assembly d. loose flywheel bolts
ANS: A
excessive crankshaft endplay
PTS: 1
4. When the clutch pedal is released on a hydraulic clutch linkage, the ______.
a. master cylinder piston is released by the piston return spring
b. master cylinder piston is released by hydraulic pressure
c. slave cylinder is released by hydraulic pressure
d. slave cylinder piston does not move
ANS: A
master cylinder piston is released by the piston return spring
PTS: 1
5. When the clutch is disengaged, the power flow stops at the ______.
a. transmission input shaft c. pressure plate and flywheel
b. driven disc hub d. torsion springs
ANS: C
pressure plate and flywheel
PTS: 1
, 6. Insufficient clutch pedal clearance results in ______.
a. gear clashing when shifting the transmission
b. a noisy front transmission bearing
c. premature release bearing failure
d. premature pilot bearing failure
ANS: C
premature release bearing failure
PTS: 1
7. The surface of the pressure plate contacts the ______.
a. transmission main shaft c. clutch disc
b. throwout bearing d. flywheel
ANS: C
clutch disc
PTS: 1
9.
Which of the following is NOT a spring type used in pressure plate assemblies?
a. Belleville c. diaphragm
b. coil d. torsional
ANS: D torsional
PTS: 1
10. The clutch release bearing exerts pressure upon the ______.
a. clutch disc c. pilot bearing
b. diaphragm spring d. torsional springs
ANS: B
diaphragm spring
PTS: 1
11. Technician A says the pressure plate assembly squeezes the clutch disc onto the flywheel. Technician B
says the pressure plate moves away from the clutch disc so that the disc can stop rotating. Who is
correct?
a. A only c. both A and B
