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ASE A-3 Manual Drive Train and Axles Certification Practice Answers
1.

Answer A. is correct. A binding U-joint is likely to damage both the bushing and the seal.

Answer B is wrong. Output shaft end-play is not likely to damage the extension housing bushing.

Answer C is wrong. Technician A is correct.

Answer D is wrong. Technician A is correct.

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2.

Answer A is correct. A worn synchronizer assembly will cause grinding while shifting into that gear only.

Answer B is wrong. A worn clutch disc would make the vehicle difficult to place in gear.

Answer C is wrong. When the input shaft is bad it will cause a growling or grinding noise when the clutch is engaged.

Answer D is wrong. A bad release bearing produces a chirping type noise as the pedal is slowly depressed to the floor.

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3.

Answer A is wrong. Both technician A and B are correct.

Answer B is wrong. Both technician A and B are correct.

Answer C is correct. Use a feeler gauge to check the clearance between the shift fork and the synchronizer sleeve. A bent shift rail will cause hard or no shifting.

Answer D is wrong. Both technician A and B are correct.

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4.

Answer A is correct. The pressure plate should be replaced if it is warped.

Answer B is wrong. Don't try to rebuild a pressure plate. You may be injured by releasing the spring pressure and this task is best left to the machine shop.

Answer C is wrong. Technician A is correct.

Answer D is wrong. Technician A is correct.

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5.

Answer A is wrong. The ring and pinion gears are replaced together as a set.

Answer B is wrong. Ring gear run out is checked with a dial indicator.

Answer C is wrong. Neither Technician A or B are correct.

Answer D is correct. Neither Technician A or B are correct.

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