ASE A3 Manual Transmission Exam
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Graded A+
D - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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
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,A. A only
b. B only
c. both a and b
d. neither
B - ✔✔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
D - ✔✔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
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,B. Loose differential case assembly
C. Out of balance half shaft
D. Worn outer axle u-joint
D - ✔✔PICTURE
The transmission in Figure 3-2 is in what gear?
A. Neutral
B. Third
C. Fourth
D. Fifth (overdrive)
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
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, A - ✔✔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
C - ✔✔FIGURE 3-3
The transaxle in the figure is engaged in what gear?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
A - ✔✔FIGURE 3-4
what procedure is being performed on the driveshaft in the figure?
A. Balancing
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Question wit 100% Correct Answers |
Graded A+
D - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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
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,A. A only
b. B only
c. both a and b
d. neither
B - ✔✔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
D - ✔✔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
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,B. Loose differential case assembly
C. Out of balance half shaft
D. Worn outer axle u-joint
D - ✔✔PICTURE
The transmission in Figure 3-2 is in what gear?
A. Neutral
B. Third
C. Fourth
D. Fifth (overdrive)
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
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, A - ✔✔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
C - ✔✔FIGURE 3-3
The transaxle in the figure is engaged in what gear?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
A - ✔✔FIGURE 3-4
what procedure is being performed on the driveshaft in the figure?
A. Balancing
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