A-3 Manual Transmissions
Sample Practice Test
2.   A chirping or squeaking 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
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 pinion bearing preload.
Who's correct?

    A. Technician A

    B. Technician B

    C. Both A and B

    D. Neither A or B
4.   Two technicians are discussing flywheel
resurfacing. Technician A says a mark should
be placed on the flywheel/crankshaft before
removal. Technician B says if too much of the
surface is removed from the flywheel damage
will occur to the release bearing.
Who's correct?


    A. Technician A

    B. Technician B

    C. Both A and B

    D. Neither A or B
5.   Technician A says a technician may
replace the ring gear with out replacing the
pinion gear as long as the pinion gear checks
out within specifications. Technician B says
that ring gear run out is checked with a digital
micrometer. Who's correct?

    A. Technician A

    B. Technician B

    C. Both A and B

    D. Neither A or B
3.   Technician A says you should use a feeler
gauge to check the clearance between the
shift fork and the synchronizer sleeve.
Technician B says a bent shift rail could
cause hard shifting. Who's correct?

    A. Technician A

    B. Technician B

    C. Both A and B

    D. Neither 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
7.   Two technicians are discussing axle shafts.
Technician A says that repeated axle seal failure
could be caused by a pitted axle slip yolk.
Technician B says a bent axle could cause axle
seal leakage. Who's correct?

    A. Technician A

    B. Technician B

    C. Both A and B

    D. Neither A or B
9.    A Front Wheel Drive vehicle makes a clicking
sound when cornering. Technician A says this
could be caused by the axles CV Joint.
Technician B says it's the wheel bearing. Who's
correct?

    A. Technician A

    B. Technician B

    C. Both A and B

    D. Neither A or B
10.   The backup lights of a vehicle are
inoperative. Technician A says the backup switch
may be stuck closed. Technician B says there
may be a loose ground connection. Who's
correct?

    A. Technician A

    B. Technician B

    C. Both A and B

    D. Neither A or B
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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 bad U-
joints. Technician B says it  could be out of
balance tires. Who's correct?

    A. Technician A

    B. Technician B

    C. Both A and B

    D. Neither A or B