ASE A3 TEST QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS
Clutch disengaged in gear (pedal to floor) - ANSWER Pilot bushing or bearing
Noise: ANSWER Release bearing, clutch disengaged (pedal to floor), neutral
Noise: clutch engaged (pedal up), neutral - ANSWER Bearing for the input
shaft
Will binding the U-joint cause damage? ANSWER Bushing and seal for
extension housing
How is the distance between the synchronizer sleeve and the shift fork
measured? ANSWER A gauge of feeling
It is necessary to replace the warped pressure plates.
It is necessary to replace the ring and pinion gears as a set.
What instrument is used to measure the runout of ring gears? ANSWER A dial
gauge
How many times is it possible to tighten a collapsible sleeve? ANSWER Once,
and if overtightened, it needs to be replaced.
What instrument is used to measure the preload on pinion bearings? ANSWER
A torque wrench in inches
To run a transfer case, how much vacuum is needed? ANSWER: 15 hg
, Which kinds of bearings need to be preloaded? ANSWER Roller bearings with
tapered ends
Can shift pattern be affected by a malfunctioning speed sensor? ANSWER: In
agreement
For what purpose is a viscous clutch made? ANSWER Adjusting for variations
in axle rotation
What sound will chipped gear teeth produce? ANSWER A noise that sounds
like growling or grinding
Should the back face and the bell housing transmission bore be inspected?
ANSWER Runout
Before or after the pressure plate cover is installed, check the runout. Prior to
Appropriate face runout by... - ANSWER Shim installation
Symptoms of a stuck pilot bearing? ANSWER Not disengaging the clutch
Sound
Damage to the clutch hub
Mark location of flywheel with reference to... - ANSWER Crankshaft
ANSWER Low fluid can be the cause of whining gears.
What kind of noise will worn bearings make? ANSWER Gripping or growling
The noise is probably coming from somewhere if it is loudest on corners.
ANSWER Bearings for axles
Different Gears
final bearings for the drive case
Only one gear is making noise. ANSWER: The mesh gear combination for that
gear is damaged.
ACCURATE ANSWERS
Clutch disengaged in gear (pedal to floor) - ANSWER Pilot bushing or bearing
Noise: ANSWER Release bearing, clutch disengaged (pedal to floor), neutral
Noise: clutch engaged (pedal up), neutral - ANSWER Bearing for the input
shaft
Will binding the U-joint cause damage? ANSWER Bushing and seal for
extension housing
How is the distance between the synchronizer sleeve and the shift fork
measured? ANSWER A gauge of feeling
It is necessary to replace the warped pressure plates.
It is necessary to replace the ring and pinion gears as a set.
What instrument is used to measure the runout of ring gears? ANSWER A dial
gauge
How many times is it possible to tighten a collapsible sleeve? ANSWER Once,
and if overtightened, it needs to be replaced.
What instrument is used to measure the preload on pinion bearings? ANSWER
A torque wrench in inches
To run a transfer case, how much vacuum is needed? ANSWER: 15 hg
, Which kinds of bearings need to be preloaded? ANSWER Roller bearings with
tapered ends
Can shift pattern be affected by a malfunctioning speed sensor? ANSWER: In
agreement
For what purpose is a viscous clutch made? ANSWER Adjusting for variations
in axle rotation
What sound will chipped gear teeth produce? ANSWER A noise that sounds
like growling or grinding
Should the back face and the bell housing transmission bore be inspected?
ANSWER Runout
Before or after the pressure plate cover is installed, check the runout. Prior to
Appropriate face runout by... - ANSWER Shim installation
Symptoms of a stuck pilot bearing? ANSWER Not disengaging the clutch
Sound
Damage to the clutch hub
Mark location of flywheel with reference to... - ANSWER Crankshaft
ANSWER Low fluid can be the cause of whining gears.
What kind of noise will worn bearings make? ANSWER Gripping or growling
The noise is probably coming from somewhere if it is loudest on corners.
ANSWER Bearings for axles
Different Gears
final bearings for the drive case
Only one gear is making noise. ANSWER: The mesh gear combination for that
gear is damaged.
