Manual Transmission/Transaxle Principles Final Exam UPDATED
Questions and CORRECT Answers FOR 2025/ 2026 GRADED TO
PASS
In a manual transmission, bearings do all of the following, EXCEPT:
a. reduce synchronizer temperature. Correct
The final drive unit is used to provide gear reduction and also to:
change the direction of the power delivered to the drive wheels.
All of the following are used by auto manufacturers when selecting the final drive gear ratio,
EXCEPT:
the suspensions standing height
The driven gear in a final drive assembly is the:
Technician A says synchronizers are used to match the clutch and input shaft speeds to provide
easier gear changes. Technician B says a synchronizer matches gear speed with shaft speed. Who
is correct?
Technician B
All of the following is affected by the gear ratio of the final drive assembly EXCEPT:
The transmission shift patterns
Technician A says a manual transmission must always be lubricated with the exact gear oil or
fluid specified by the manufacturer. Technician B says other fluids or gear oils may be used once
the vehicle is out of warranty. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician A says a limited slip differential can redirect power from a drive wheel that is
slipping to the wheel that has traction. Technician B says traction control can redirect power by
applying the brake on a drive wheel that is slipping. Who is correct?
Both Tech A and B
If a drive gear has 20 teeth and its driven gear has 40 teeth, what is the mechanical advantage of
the gear set?
2:1
Referring to transfer cases, all of the following statements are true, EXCEPT:
power is always directed to both front and rear axles
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Questions and CORRECT Answers FOR 2025/ 2026 GRADED TO
PASS
In a manual transmission, bearings do all of the following, EXCEPT:
a. reduce synchronizer temperature. Correct
The final drive unit is used to provide gear reduction and also to:
change the direction of the power delivered to the drive wheels.
All of the following are used by auto manufacturers when selecting the final drive gear ratio,
EXCEPT:
the suspensions standing height
The driven gear in a final drive assembly is the:
Technician A says synchronizers are used to match the clutch and input shaft speeds to provide
easier gear changes. Technician B says a synchronizer matches gear speed with shaft speed. Who
is correct?
Technician B
All of the following is affected by the gear ratio of the final drive assembly EXCEPT:
The transmission shift patterns
Technician A says a manual transmission must always be lubricated with the exact gear oil or
fluid specified by the manufacturer. Technician B says other fluids or gear oils may be used once
the vehicle is out of warranty. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician A says a limited slip differential can redirect power from a drive wheel that is
slipping to the wheel that has traction. Technician B says traction control can redirect power by
applying the brake on a drive wheel that is slipping. Who is correct?
Both Tech A and B
If a drive gear has 20 teeth and its driven gear has 40 teeth, what is the mechanical advantage of
the gear set?
2:1
Referring to transfer cases, all of the following statements are true, EXCEPT:
power is always directed to both front and rear axles
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