| ASE A-3 Manual Drive Train and Axles Certification Practice Test | |
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1. 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 |
6. Technician A says the collapsible sleeve may be loosened to achieve proper pinion bearing preload. Technician B says an inch pound torque wrench is used to check and adjust pinion bearing preload. Who is correct? A Technician A B Technician B C Both A and B D Neither Technician A or B |
2. A chirping sound is heard when the clutch pedal is depressed. All of these could make this noise except the : A Synchronizer Assembly B Clutch Disc C Input Shaft Bearing D Release Bearing |
7. Two technicians are discussing drive line seals. Technician A says repeated extension housing seal failure could be caused by a pitted axle slip yolk. Technician B says a bent axle could cause axle seal leakage. Who is correct? A Technician A B Technician B C Both A and B D Neither Technician A or B |
3. Technician A says to should use a feeler gauge to check the clearance between the shift fork and the synchronizer sleeve. Technician B says a bent shift rail will cause hard shifting. Who is correct? A Technician A B Technician B C Both A and B D Neither Technician A or B |
8. Limited slip differentials have all of the following characteristics except: A Both wheels drive during acceleration. B Chatter may occur from worn parts. C They often use special fluids. D Both wheels drive while cornering. |
4. Two technicians are discussing a clutch pressure plate. Technician A says a pressure plate must be replaced if it is warped. Technician B says the pressure plate can be easily disassembled and repaired or resurfaced. Who is correct? |
9. A front wheel drive vehicle makes a clicking sound when cornering. Technician A says this could be caused by the axles CV (constant velocity) joint. Technician B says it's the half shafts torsional damper. Who is correct? A Technician A B Technician B C Both A and B D Neither Technician A or B |
5. Technician A says a technician may replace the ring gear with out replacing the pinion gear as long as it checks out within specifications. Technician B says that ring gear run out is checked with a digital micrometer. Who is correct? |
10. The backup lights of a vehicle are inoperative. Technician A says the backup light switch may be stuck closed. Technician B says there may be a loose ground connection. Who is correct? A Technician A B Technician B C Both A and B D Neither Technician A or B |
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