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A3 Manual Drive Train and Axles Certification Practice Test

21.   There is an excessive vibration in a rear wheel drive vehicle while driving at highway speeds. Technician A says it could be worn universal joints. Technician B says it could be out of balance tires. Who is correct?

A Technician A

B Technician B

C Both A and B

D Neither Technician A or B

26.   A manual 4 speed transmission jumps out of first gear. Technician A says this could be the shift rail spring tension. Technician B says this is more likely to be excessive counter shaft end-play.
Who is correct?

A Technician A

B Technician B

C Both A and B

D Neither Technician A or B

22.  Which type of bearing typically requires a preload.

A Ball Bearing

B Thrust

C Tapered Roller

D Needle

27.   Gold metal shavings are found in the oil after draining a 5 speed manual transmission transaxle. Technician A says this is a normal condition. Technician B says this from one or the gears teeth.
Who is correct?

A Technician A

B Technician B

C Both A and B

D Neither Technician A or B

23.   A 4WD vehicles transfer case makes a popping sound in 4WD when accelerating from a stop.
Which of these is the cause:

A Output Shaft Assembly

B Shift Motor

C Chain

D Clogged Vent

28.   An all wheel drive vehicle suffers from continuous viscous clutch failure. Which of the following is the cause?

A Front Universal Joints

B Overfilled Fluid

C Vehicle Speed Sensor

D Different Size Tires

24.   A vehicle has an excessive vibration while driven at 55 mph. Technician A says this could be caused by pinion shaft companion flange run out. Technician B says says this could be caused by driveshaft run out. Who is correct?

A Technician A

B Technician B

C Both A and B

D Neither Technician A or B

29.   A manual transaxle is suffering from clutch chatter. Technician A says that clutch chatter is cause by glazed clutch facings. Technician B says a worn pressure plate will cause clutch chatter. Who is correct?

A Technician A

B Technician B

C Both A and B

D Neither Technician A or B

25.   The best tool for checking ring gear run out is a:

A Bore gauge

B Digital micrometer

C Dial indicator

D Straightedge and feeler gauge

30.   Two technicians are discussing a synchronizer assembly. Technician A says the grooves on the internal surfaces of the blocking ring must be smooth and rounded .Technician B says synchronizers with rounded teeth must be replaced. Who is correct?

A Technician A

B Technician B

C Both A and B

D Neither Technician A or B