Manual Transmission
2026/2027 Exam Questions and
Correct Answers | New Update
Automotive manual transmission clutches are _____ clutches. -
ANSWER ✔✔Dry
Increasing the spring force of the pressure plate that clamps the clutch
disc to the flywheel increases torque capacity but takes more foot
pressure to operate the clutch pedal. - ANSWER ✔✔True
As higher transmission gears are selected, the output shaft speed
increases with each higher gear. - ANSWER ✔✔True
,The clutch plays the role of engaging and disengaging the input shaft, so
the input shaft speed can be changed as needed. - ANSWER
✔✔True
Most light-duty vehicles use a single-plate clutch disc with _____ friction
facings attached to a central hub and splined to engage the transmission
input shaft. - ANSWER ✔✔Two
Releasing the clutch pedal reapplies the clamping force and reconnects
the engine and transmission by firmly clamping the clutch disc between
the ______ and the flywheel, allowing them to rotate as a unit. -
ANSWER ✔✔Pressure Plate
The inner workings of the ______ helps absorb engine vibrations, thus
minimizing gear rattle and putting less strain on the drivetrain
components. - ANSWER ✔✔Dual mass flywheel
The flywheel is bolted to the _____ of the crankshaft and allows the
crankshaft to mate with the transmission via the clutch system. -
ANSWER ✔✔Rear
Both flat and stepped flywheels may be resurfaced to correct minor wear
or defects. - ANSWER ✔✔True
,The dual mass flywheel has which of the following benefits? -
ANSWER ✔✔Both A and B
What are the two most common pressure plate designs? - ANSWER
✔✔Diaphragm and coil spring
A clutch disc allows engine torque to transmit from the flywheel and
pressure plate to the: - ANSWER ✔✔transmission input shaft.
The _______ works (along with the clutch linkage) to compress the
pressure plate springs when the clutch pedal is pressed. - ANSWER
✔✔Both A and B
Moving the _______ brings the bearing thrust face into contact with the
pressure plate levers. - ANSWER ✔✔Clutch release fork (clutch fork)
Linkage-style clutch control systems use a system of _______ between
the clutch pedal and the clutch fork. - ANSWER ✔✔All of the above
On a cable-operated clutch control system, the outer cable housing is
fixed to the pedal support inside the vehicle and to the transmission bell
housing in the engine compartment. - ANSWER ✔✔True
In __________, the clutch pedal acts on a master cylinder connected by
a hydraulic tube and flexible hose to a slave cylinder mounted on
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, (external type) or in (internal type) the transmission bell housing. -
ANSWER ✔✔Hydraulic clutch release mechanisms
In most cases, the hydraulic clutch operating system automatically
compensates for clutch disc wear. - ANSWER ✔✔True
When the slave cylinder is located outside the bell housing, which part
operates the throw-out bearing? - ANSWER ✔✔The clutch fork
Modern technology has generally replaced _______ used in older clutch
disc linings by using organic compound resins with imbedded copper
filings and some ceramic materials. - ANSWER ✔✔Asbestos
Which one of these methods should never be used to remove clutch
dust and debris from clutch parts? - ANSWER ✔✔Compressed air
OSHA-approved methods of removing clutch dust involves using
_______ brushed onto the component to remove the dust and prevent it
from going airborne. - ANSWER ✔✔Soap and water solution
A ________ is a tool used to measure runout or end play when
performing clutch service. - ANSWER ✔✔Dial indicator
A ________ is a tool used to center the clutch plate between the
flywheel and the pressure plate during the installation of the pressure
plate. - ANSWER ✔✔Clutch alignment tool
2026/2027 Exam Questions and
Correct Answers | New Update
Automotive manual transmission clutches are _____ clutches. -
ANSWER ✔✔Dry
Increasing the spring force of the pressure plate that clamps the clutch
disc to the flywheel increases torque capacity but takes more foot
pressure to operate the clutch pedal. - ANSWER ✔✔True
As higher transmission gears are selected, the output shaft speed
increases with each higher gear. - ANSWER ✔✔True
,The clutch plays the role of engaging and disengaging the input shaft, so
the input shaft speed can be changed as needed. - ANSWER
✔✔True
Most light-duty vehicles use a single-plate clutch disc with _____ friction
facings attached to a central hub and splined to engage the transmission
input shaft. - ANSWER ✔✔Two
Releasing the clutch pedal reapplies the clamping force and reconnects
the engine and transmission by firmly clamping the clutch disc between
the ______ and the flywheel, allowing them to rotate as a unit. -
ANSWER ✔✔Pressure Plate
The inner workings of the ______ helps absorb engine vibrations, thus
minimizing gear rattle and putting less strain on the drivetrain
components. - ANSWER ✔✔Dual mass flywheel
The flywheel is bolted to the _____ of the crankshaft and allows the
crankshaft to mate with the transmission via the clutch system. -
ANSWER ✔✔Rear
Both flat and stepped flywheels may be resurfaced to correct minor wear
or defects. - ANSWER ✔✔True
,The dual mass flywheel has which of the following benefits? -
ANSWER ✔✔Both A and B
What are the two most common pressure plate designs? - ANSWER
✔✔Diaphragm and coil spring
A clutch disc allows engine torque to transmit from the flywheel and
pressure plate to the: - ANSWER ✔✔transmission input shaft.
The _______ works (along with the clutch linkage) to compress the
pressure plate springs when the clutch pedal is pressed. - ANSWER
✔✔Both A and B
Moving the _______ brings the bearing thrust face into contact with the
pressure plate levers. - ANSWER ✔✔Clutch release fork (clutch fork)
Linkage-style clutch control systems use a system of _______ between
the clutch pedal and the clutch fork. - ANSWER ✔✔All of the above
On a cable-operated clutch control system, the outer cable housing is
fixed to the pedal support inside the vehicle and to the transmission bell
housing in the engine compartment. - ANSWER ✔✔True
In __________, the clutch pedal acts on a master cylinder connected by
a hydraulic tube and flexible hose to a slave cylinder mounted on
COPYRIGHT©PROFFKERRYMARTIN 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2026. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE.
PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, (external type) or in (internal type) the transmission bell housing. -
ANSWER ✔✔Hydraulic clutch release mechanisms
In most cases, the hydraulic clutch operating system automatically
compensates for clutch disc wear. - ANSWER ✔✔True
When the slave cylinder is located outside the bell housing, which part
operates the throw-out bearing? - ANSWER ✔✔The clutch fork
Modern technology has generally replaced _______ used in older clutch
disc linings by using organic compound resins with imbedded copper
filings and some ceramic materials. - ANSWER ✔✔Asbestos
Which one of these methods should never be used to remove clutch
dust and debris from clutch parts? - ANSWER ✔✔Compressed air
OSHA-approved methods of removing clutch dust involves using
_______ brushed onto the component to remove the dust and prevent it
from going airborne. - ANSWER ✔✔Soap and water solution
A ________ is a tool used to measure runout or end play when
performing clutch service. - ANSWER ✔✔Dial indicator
A ________ is a tool used to center the clutch plate between the
flywheel and the pressure plate during the installation of the pressure
plate. - ANSWER ✔✔Clutch alignment tool
