ASE A3 Manual Drive Train and Axles
1. A vehicle with a five-speed manual transmission has a squealing sound when the clutch pedal is first depressed. Which of the following is causing this noise?
- A. The pilot bearing.
- B. The clutch release bearing.
- C. The flywheel.
- D. A worn synchronizer.
2. A longitudinal transmission has repeated extension housing seal failure. Which of the following is LEAST likely to cause this repeated failure?
- A. U-joint failure.
- B. A pitted slip yolk.
- C. Excessive input shaft endplay.
- D. A clogged vent.
3. The indicator light continues to flash after shifting a vehicle from 2WH to 4WH. The vehicle does not complete the shift and remains in 2WH. Technician A says a defective shift motor could cause this problem. Technician B says a bent actuator shift fork will result in this condition. Who is correct?
- A. Technician A
- B. Technician B
- C. Both A and B
- D. Neither A or B
4. A technician is testing a clutch safety switch in a vehicle with a no-start condition. All of the following are correct about this switch EXCEPT:
- A. The clutch safety switch is a member of the starting system.
- B. Use a multimeter to test a clutch safety switch.
- C. Use a multimeter to diagnose the clutch safety switch circuit.
- D. The meter should display continuity 0.00 with the pedal out and the switch contacts open.
5. A vehicle with a vacuum brake booster and a five-speed manual transmission has a small drip of tan-colored fluid on the driver's side floorboard. Which of the following is MOST likely causing this leak?
- A. Leaking brake master cylinder cup seals.
- B. A leaking clutch master cylinder secondary seal.
- C. A leaking brake vacuum booster check valve.
- D. A leaking clutch master cylinder primary seal.