ASE A3 Manual Drive Train and Axles

36. A manual transmission jumps out of gear during acceleration. Technician A says loose shift linkage will result in this condition. Technician B says worn motor mounts cause a transmission to slip out of gear. Who is correct?

  • A. Technician A
  • B. Technician B
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. Neither A or B

36.

Answer A is wrong. Loose or worn internal or external shift linkage, grommets, or a bent cable will cause the vehicle to slip out of gear.

Answer B is wrong. Broken or damaged motor mounts can cause misalignment.

Answer C is correct. Both technicians are correct.

Answer D is wrong. Both technicians are correct.

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37. 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 A and B
  • D. Neither A or B

37.

Answer A is correct. The splines on the clutch sleeve should be pointed.

Answer B is wrong. The teeth on the synchronizer sleeve and ring should be sharp and pointed.

Answer C is wrong. Technician A is correct.

Answer D is wrong. Technician A is correct.

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38. A vehicle has a vibration while driving forward that increases with vehicle speed. The LEAST likely cause of this condition is:

  • A. Undercoating on the driveshaft.
  • B. Worn U-joints.
  • C. The limited slip clutch.
  • D. An unbalanced tire.

38.

Answer A is wrong. Undercoating on the driveshaft will cause vibration as speed increases.

Answer B is wrong. Worn U-joints will cause vibration as speed increases.

Answer C is correct. Limited slip differential clutches have most problems, like a shudder or chatter while cornering.

Answer D is wrong. An unbalanced tire would cause a vibration as speed increases.

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39. Technician A says to place index marks on the flywheel and the crankshaft before removing the flywheel. Technician B says removing too much surface from the flywheel can damage the clutch release bearing. Who is correct?

  • A. Technician A
  • B. Technician B
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. Neither A or B

39.

Answer A is correct. A mark should be placed on the flywheel/crankshaft before removal.

Answer B is wrong. If too much surface is removed from the flywheel, damage will occur to the clutch disc springs.

Answer C is wrong. Technician A is correct.

Answer D is wrong. Technician A is correct.

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An automotive tool.

40. Technician A says the tool illustrated above is used to center and align the transmission's clutch disc. Technician B says the tool is similar to the transmission's input shaft. Who is correct?

  • A. Technician A
  • B. Technician B
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. Neither A or B

40.

Answer A is wrong. Both technicians are correct. The tool is used to center and align the clutch friction disc.

Answer B is wrong. The clutch pilot bearing is a ball, roller, or brass bushing that reduces friction and centers the transmission's input shaft into the crankshaft flange.

Answer C is correct. Both Technicians are correct.

Answer D is wrong. The tool is similar to the transmission's input shaft.

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