ASE A2 Automatic Transmission Practice
Test 2025-2026 Guide
1. A vehicle is brought in with an automatic transmission that won't downshift
from
cruising speed (forced downshift). Technician A says that the throttle valve (TV)
cable may be out of adjustment. Technician B says that the kickdown switch
may
be open. Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B: C
Answer A is wrong. Even though the throttle valve (TV) may be out of adjustment, Technician Bis also correct.
Answer B is wrong. Even though the kickdown switch may be open,
2. All of the following statements about bushing inspection and measurement
are
true EXCEPT:
A. a scored shaft in the bushing contact area may indicate a lack of lubrication.
B. the shaft to bushing clearance may be measured with a wire type feeler
gauge.
C. the shaft to bushing clearance may be measured with a vernier caliper and
a
micrometer.
D. normal bushing clearance is 0.015 to 0.025 inch (0.381 to 0.635 mm).: D
Answer A is wrong. Scoring occurs when there is a lack of lubrication.
Answer B is wrong. Wire-type feeler gauges can be used to check shaft-to-bushing clearance.
Answer C is wrong. Shaft-to-bushing clearance can also be checked with a vernier caliper and a micrometer.
3. A customer with an automatic transaxle in a vehicle has a complaint of harsh
3-4
upshifts. All the other shifts are normal. Technician A says the fourth accumu-
lator
piston may be stuck. Technician B says the pressure regulator valve is sticking.
, ASE A2 Automatic Transmission Practice
Test 2025-2026 Guide
Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B: A
Answer B is wrong. A sticking pressure regulator would cause all shifts to be harsh, not just one. Answer C is wrong.
Answer D is wrong.
4. When removing a transmission on a rear-wheel drive (RWD) vehicle, remove
all of
the following components EXCEPT:
A. transmission cooler lines.
B. flexplate.
C. torque converter inspection cover.
D. driveshaft: B
Answer A is wrong. Transmission cooler lines are removed before the transmission. Answer C is wrong. The inspection
cover is removed before the transmission.
Answer D is wrong. The driveshaft is removed before the transmission.
5. While checking clutch discs, Technician A says the steel plates should be
replaced if they are worn flat. Technician B says the friction discs should be
squeezed to see if they can hold fluid. Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B: B
Answer A is wrong. Steel plates should be worn flat, but should be checked for thickness; plates that are too thin should
be replaced.
6. All of the following problems could result in clutch disc burning EXCEPT:
A. a sticking clutch drum check ball.
B. a reduced clutch pack clearance.
C. a damaged clutch piston seal.
, ASE A2 Automatic Transmission Practice
Test 2025-2026 Guide
D. a higher-than-specified line pressure.: D
Answer A is wrong. A sticking clutch drum check ball can cause the clutch discs to slip.
Answer B is wrong. A reduced clutch pack clearance can cause excessive friction on the clutch discs. Answer C is wrong.
A damaged clutch piston seal can cause a fluid leak and a pressure drop.
7. A planetary gearset is being inspected. Technician A says that all splined shaft
mounted gears must have the splines inspected for shifting of the splines.
Technician B says that blackened gears or pinion shafts indicate overheating
and should be replaced. Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B: A
Answer B is wrong. Blackened gears are indications of overloading and the carrier should be replaced.
8. A transmission experiences repeated pump seal failure, and there are no
other transmission complaints. Technician A says the pressure regulator valve
may be sticking. Technician B says the drainback hole behind the seal may be
plugged. Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B: A
Answer B is wrong. If the drainback hole behind the seal is plugged, the pressure would blow the seal out, not just
leak.
9. A computer-controlled transaxle does not shift into fourth gear. Technician A
says to begin diagnosis with a basic inspection of wires and hoses. Technician
B says that battery voltage should be tested. Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
, ASE A2 Automatic Transmission Practice
Test 2025-2026 Guide
D. Neither A nor B: C
Answer A is wrong. Even though the inspection of wires and hoses is basic diagnosis, Technician B is also correct.
Answer B is wrong. Even though the battery voltage should be tested, Technician A is also correct
10. Technician A says that if transmission bands are squeezed and fluid appears,
the band is still useable. Technician B says that the clutch drum should be
inspected with the bands. Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B: C
Answer A is wrong. Even though if transmission bands are squeezed and fluid appears, the bands are still useable,
Technician B is also correct.
Answer B is wrong. Even though the clutch drums should be inspected with the bands, Technician A is also correct.
11. A customer complains about fluid usage in an automatic transmission, and
there are no visible signs of fluid leaks. Technician A says the transmission
vent may be plugged or restricted. Technician B says the vacuum modulator
diaphragm may be leaking. Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B: B
Answer A is wrong. A plugged or restricted transmission vent would cause excessive pressures and an external oil leak.
12. A customer complains about slippage between shifts. Technician A says a
low fluid level can cause low pressures, which cause slippage between shifts.
Technician B says a low fluid level can be an indicator that there is an external
fluid leak. Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
Test 2025-2026 Guide
1. A vehicle is brought in with an automatic transmission that won't downshift
from
cruising speed (forced downshift). Technician A says that the throttle valve (TV)
cable may be out of adjustment. Technician B says that the kickdown switch
may
be open. Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B: C
Answer A is wrong. Even though the throttle valve (TV) may be out of adjustment, Technician Bis also correct.
Answer B is wrong. Even though the kickdown switch may be open,
2. All of the following statements about bushing inspection and measurement
are
true EXCEPT:
A. a scored shaft in the bushing contact area may indicate a lack of lubrication.
B. the shaft to bushing clearance may be measured with a wire type feeler
gauge.
C. the shaft to bushing clearance may be measured with a vernier caliper and
a
micrometer.
D. normal bushing clearance is 0.015 to 0.025 inch (0.381 to 0.635 mm).: D
Answer A is wrong. Scoring occurs when there is a lack of lubrication.
Answer B is wrong. Wire-type feeler gauges can be used to check shaft-to-bushing clearance.
Answer C is wrong. Shaft-to-bushing clearance can also be checked with a vernier caliper and a micrometer.
3. A customer with an automatic transaxle in a vehicle has a complaint of harsh
3-4
upshifts. All the other shifts are normal. Technician A says the fourth accumu-
lator
piston may be stuck. Technician B says the pressure regulator valve is sticking.
, ASE A2 Automatic Transmission Practice
Test 2025-2026 Guide
Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B: A
Answer B is wrong. A sticking pressure regulator would cause all shifts to be harsh, not just one. Answer C is wrong.
Answer D is wrong.
4. When removing a transmission on a rear-wheel drive (RWD) vehicle, remove
all of
the following components EXCEPT:
A. transmission cooler lines.
B. flexplate.
C. torque converter inspection cover.
D. driveshaft: B
Answer A is wrong. Transmission cooler lines are removed before the transmission. Answer C is wrong. The inspection
cover is removed before the transmission.
Answer D is wrong. The driveshaft is removed before the transmission.
5. While checking clutch discs, Technician A says the steel plates should be
replaced if they are worn flat. Technician B says the friction discs should be
squeezed to see if they can hold fluid. Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B: B
Answer A is wrong. Steel plates should be worn flat, but should be checked for thickness; plates that are too thin should
be replaced.
6. All of the following problems could result in clutch disc burning EXCEPT:
A. a sticking clutch drum check ball.
B. a reduced clutch pack clearance.
C. a damaged clutch piston seal.
, ASE A2 Automatic Transmission Practice
Test 2025-2026 Guide
D. a higher-than-specified line pressure.: D
Answer A is wrong. A sticking clutch drum check ball can cause the clutch discs to slip.
Answer B is wrong. A reduced clutch pack clearance can cause excessive friction on the clutch discs. Answer C is wrong.
A damaged clutch piston seal can cause a fluid leak and a pressure drop.
7. A planetary gearset is being inspected. Technician A says that all splined shaft
mounted gears must have the splines inspected for shifting of the splines.
Technician B says that blackened gears or pinion shafts indicate overheating
and should be replaced. Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B: A
Answer B is wrong. Blackened gears are indications of overloading and the carrier should be replaced.
8. A transmission experiences repeated pump seal failure, and there are no
other transmission complaints. Technician A says the pressure regulator valve
may be sticking. Technician B says the drainback hole behind the seal may be
plugged. Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B: A
Answer B is wrong. If the drainback hole behind the seal is plugged, the pressure would blow the seal out, not just
leak.
9. A computer-controlled transaxle does not shift into fourth gear. Technician A
says to begin diagnosis with a basic inspection of wires and hoses. Technician
B says that battery voltage should be tested. Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
, ASE A2 Automatic Transmission Practice
Test 2025-2026 Guide
D. Neither A nor B: C
Answer A is wrong. Even though the inspection of wires and hoses is basic diagnosis, Technician B is also correct.
Answer B is wrong. Even though the battery voltage should be tested, Technician A is also correct
10. Technician A says that if transmission bands are squeezed and fluid appears,
the band is still useable. Technician B says that the clutch drum should be
inspected with the bands. Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B: C
Answer A is wrong. Even though if transmission bands are squeezed and fluid appears, the bands are still useable,
Technician B is also correct.
Answer B is wrong. Even though the clutch drums should be inspected with the bands, Technician A is also correct.
11. A customer complains about fluid usage in an automatic transmission, and
there are no visible signs of fluid leaks. Technician A says the transmission
vent may be plugged or restricted. Technician B says the vacuum modulator
diaphragm may be leaking. Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B: B
Answer A is wrong. A plugged or restricted transmission vent would cause excessive pressures and an external oil leak.
12. A customer complains about slippage between shifts. Technician A says a
low fluid level can cause low pressures, which cause slippage between shifts.
Technician B says a low fluid level can be an indicator that there is an external
fluid leak. Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
