ASE A3 Manual Transmission Study Guide Questions
and Answers.
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 - Correct Answer D
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 - Correct Answer C
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.
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 - Correct Answer B
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 - Correct Answer D
PICTURE
The transmission in Figure 3-2 is in what gear?
A. Neutral
B. Third
C. Fourth
D. Fifth (overdrive) - Correct Answer D
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 - Correct Answer D
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
B. Chipped reverse idler
C. Worn main shaft rear bearing
D. Dry pilot bearing - Correct Answer A
FIGURE 3-3
The transaxle in the figure is engaged in what gear?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth - Correct Answer C
,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 - Correct Answer A
Driveline vibration occurs around 50mph. What should you check?
A. Driveshaft runout
B. Driveshaft balance
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A or B - Correct Answer C
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
D. damaged synchro sleeves - Correct Answer C
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 - Correct Answer B
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 - Correct Answer C
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 - Correct Answer C
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.
A. Tech A
B. Tech B
C. Both
D. Neither - Correct Answer C
FIGURE 3-7
The splines on the clutch disc hub in the Figure show greater wear on the ends than in the
middle.
Tech A says that this could be caused by dirt, chips, or burrs between the transmission
case and the bell-housing
Tech B says that this could be caused by lack of lubricant on the input shaft.
A. Tech
B. Tech B
C. Both
and Answers.
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 - Correct Answer D
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 - Correct Answer C
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.
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 - Correct Answer B
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 - Correct Answer D
PICTURE
The transmission in Figure 3-2 is in what gear?
A. Neutral
B. Third
C. Fourth
D. Fifth (overdrive) - Correct Answer D
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 - Correct Answer D
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
B. Chipped reverse idler
C. Worn main shaft rear bearing
D. Dry pilot bearing - Correct Answer A
FIGURE 3-3
The transaxle in the figure is engaged in what gear?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth - Correct Answer C
,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 - Correct Answer A
Driveline vibration occurs around 50mph. What should you check?
A. Driveshaft runout
B. Driveshaft balance
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A or B - Correct Answer C
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
D. damaged synchro sleeves - Correct Answer C
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 - Correct Answer B
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 - Correct Answer C
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 - Correct Answer C
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.
A. Tech A
B. Tech B
C. Both
D. Neither - Correct Answer C
FIGURE 3-7
The splines on the clutch disc hub in the Figure show greater wear on the ends than in the
middle.
Tech A says that this could be caused by dirt, chips, or burrs between the transmission
case and the bell-housing
Tech B says that this could be caused by lack of lubricant on the input shaft.
A. Tech
B. Tech B
C. Both
