ASE A-3 Manual Drive Train and Axles Certification Practice Test

11.    A manual transmission is locked in first gear. The most likely cause is:

A. Worn bushings

B. Chipped gear teeth

C. Stuck detent pawl

D. Worn shifter bushings

16.   A manual transmission jumps out of gear. Technician A says loose shift linkage may be causing this problem. Technician B says worn motor mounts could also cause this condition. Who is correct?

A. Technician A

B. Technician B

C. Both Technician A and B

D. Neither Technician A or B

12.    A rear wheel drive vehicle with a limited slip differential chatters while turning corners. Technician A says the differential may have the wrong fluid. Technician B says the differential may have excessive pinion preload. Who is correct?

A. Technician A

B. Technician B

C. Both Technician A and B

D. Neither Technician A or B

17.    Two technicians are discussing a synchronizer assembly in a three speed manual transmission. Technician A says the splines on a synchronizer clutch sleeve should be pointed. Technician B says the teeth on a synchronizer sleeve and ring should be smooth and rounded. Who is correct?

A. Technician A

B. Technician B

C. Both Technician A and B

D. Neither Technician A or B

13.   Two technicians are discussing a vacuum operated transfer case. Technician A says a vacuum between 10Hg and 18Hg is required to operate this unit. Technician B says the vacuum operates a mode fork to switch between 2WD and 4WD. Who is correct?

A. Technician A

B. Technician B

C. Both Technician A and B

D. Neither Technician A or B

18.   A vehicle has a vibration that increases with vehicle speed. The least likely cause of this condition is:

A. Undercoating on the driveshaft

B. Worn U-joints

C. Limited slip clutch

D. Unbalanced tire

14.   Technician A says a clutch start switch is normally closed when the clutch pedal is released. Technician B says its designed to complete a circuit between the ignition switch and the starter relay. Who is correct?

A. Technician A

B. Technician B

C. Both Technician A and B

D. Neither Technician A or B

19.   Two technicians are discussing flywheel resurfacing. Technician A says a mark should be placed on the flywheel and the crankshaft before removal. Technician B says if too much surface is removed from the flywheel damage will occur to the release bearing. Who is correct?

A. Technician A

B. Technician B

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A or B

15.   Two technicians are discussing a clutch master assembly. Technician A says external leaks are due to the secondary seal. Technician B says hydraulic fluid is hygroscopic and tends to absorb moisture from the atmosphere. Who is correct?

A. Technician A

B. Technician B

C. Both Technician A and B

D. Neither Technician A or B

20.   Technician A says bad inboard and the outboard CV-joints can make noise while driving straight. Technician B says the outboard CV-joints noise is more prominent while taking corners. Who is correct?

A. Technician A

B. Technician B

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A or B