ASE A3 MANUAL TRANSMISSION EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027

ASE A3 MANUAL TRANSMISSION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
2026/2027




D - ANS New Blocker rings are being installed in a transaxle assembly.
Tech A says that the inside surface should be polished with crocus cloth.
Tech B says that the inside surface should be lightly sanded with #400 grit paper.
A. A only
B. B only
C. both
D. Neither


C - ANS Housing badly cracked .
Technician A says that this could cause the transmission to shift hard
Tech B says that this could cause the transmission to slip out of gear
A. A only
b. B only
c. both a and b
d. neither


B - ANS A car with a 4 speed manual transmission has the shift lever touching the front edge
of the floor console.
Tech A says that this condition means that all three linkage rods must be adjusted.
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,Tech B says that this condition can cause the transmission to jump out of gear
A. A only
B. B only
C. both
D. neither


D - ANS A manual transaxle has a slight vibration during turns only. Which of these would be
the MOST LIKELY cause?
A. worn inner axle U-Joint
B. Loose differential case assembly
C. Out of balance half shaft
D. Worn outer axle u-joint


D - ANS PICTURE
The transmission in Figure 3-2 is in what gear?
A. Neutral
B. Third
C. Fourth
D. Fifth (overdrive)


D - ANS What is NOT true about using sealants to assemble a transmission?
A. Sealing surfaces should be free from grease and oil
B. Sealing surfaces should be examined for damage before assembly
C. Sealant should be oxygen sensor safe.
D. Sealant should be allowed to cure completely before assembly


A - ANS A transmission has a very bad bearing noise in all forward gears except fourth. The
noise also quite noticeable in reverse. Which of these is the MOST LIKELY cause?
A. rough countershaft bearings

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,B. Chipped reverse idler
C. Worn main shaft rear bearing
D. Dry pilot bearing


C - ANS FIGURE 3-3
The transaxle in the figure is engaged in what gear?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth


A - ANS FIGURE 3-4
what procedure is being performed on the driveshaft in the figure?
A. Balancing
B. Noise Dampening
C. U-joint operating angle
D. Yoke alignment check


C - ANS Driveline vibration occurs around 50mph. What should you check?
A. Driveshaft runout
B. Driveshaft balance
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A or B


C - ANS A transaxle shift hard. This could be caused by all of the following EXCEPT:
A. improper lubricant
B. Loose engine mounts
C. broken final drive teeth

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, D. damaged synchro sleeves


B - ANS FIGURE 3-5
The transmission bearing retainer in the figure is being installed.
Tech A says that the bearing snap ring gap must line up at the cut out.
Tech B says that the retainer gasket cut out must line up at the cut out.
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both
D. Neither


C - ANS Tech A says that speedometer error can result by change rear tire size.
Tech B says that speedometer error can result by changing rear axle ratio.
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both
D. Neither


C - ANS Excessive counter gear (cluster) end play can cause:
A. noise in all reduction gears.
B. Excessive backlash in all reduction gears
C. Both A & B
D. Neither


C - ANS FIGURE 3-6
The differential part in the Figure becomes clogged with mud.
Tech A says that this could cause a pressure buildup inside the carrier.
Tech B says that this could cause an oil leak at the pinion seal.

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