AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS MICHIGAN MECHANIC
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of these parts would likely be found in the valve body? - answers - all of the
above
What is the first step to properly diagnose an improperly shifting transmission? -
answers - a. Check the throttle cable adjustment (not the answer).
B. Check the torque converter operation
C. Verify proper engine operating condition. (correct awnser)
D. Verify proper line pressures
Gear train end play can be adjusted by? - answers - a. Selecting correct thickness
shims (correct answer)
B. Adjusting the length of the servo stem (not the answer)
C. Adding or removing clutch plates
D. Adjusting the pump position
The picture below shows a device for - answers - a. Controlling band application
B. Compensating govenor pressure
C. Compensating line pressure (possible correct awnser)
D. Applying a clutch pack ( not the answer)
Which of the following signals the transmission to go into passing gear? - answers - a. A
reaction valve or a band release sensor
B. An electrical switch or mechanical linkage. (possible correct awnser)
C. A hydraulic control or a torque sensor
D. A govenor valve or a shift clutch (not the answer)
During a routine maintence service, you notice that the transmission fluid is a dark red
color and the rear seal is leaking (the pan is clean). The vehicle and transmission have
65,000 miles on them with no shifting problems. What should you do next? - answers -
a. Remove the converter and flush it
B. Remove the transmission since it will have to be overhauled
C. Advise the customer that there is a problem and an internal inspection is neccessary.
D. Change the fluid and filter and advise the customer that the rear seal and bushing
should be replaced. (correct answer)
A car with a 3 speed automatic transmission works okay in forward gears but slips in
reverse and does not have engine braking in manual low. What could cause this
problem? - answers - a. A defective sprag clutch
B. A defective input shaft bearing (not the awnser)
, C. A worn planetary gear set
D. A defective rear band. (possible correct awnser)
How are the shift points changed to adjust for the power demands of the driver? -
answers - a. By vacuum or mechanical linkage (possible correct awnser)
B. By a spring in the regulator valve (not the awnser)
C. By an ambient pressure sensor
D. None of the above
A car upshifts late and harsh. There is no slippage and the closed throttle downshifts
are okay. What should you do first? - answers - a. Check the throttle linkage or
modulator
B. Changed the fluid and filter (possible correct awnser)
C. Adjust the pressure regulator.
D. Check clutch pack clearance. (not the awnser)
When two members of a planetary gear set are locked togeather, the output shaft: -
answers - a. Turns in the same direction as the input shaft
B. Turns at the same speed as the input shaft (correct awnser)
C. Does not run
D. Turns in the opposite direction as the input shaft. (not the awnser)
If direct and forward clutch packs in a common 3 speed automatic transmission are
applied at the same time. What will the resulting condition be? - answers - a. Direct
drive
B. Low gear
C. Reverse gear
D. A jammed or locked up transmission, with no drive, forward or reverse. (not the
awnser)
In the picture below the mechanic is checking: - answers - a. Pump driven gear tip
clearence
B. Pump body to case seal
C. Gear contact pattern
D. Pump body to gear face clearance. (correct awnser)
Multiple-disc clutch packs in automatic transmsiions are usually applied by: - answers -
a. Hydraulic pressure on a piston. (correct awnser)
B. Spring pressure
C. Govenor pressure
D. Spring pressure and a roller clutch. (not the awnser)
Which of the following is likely to cause burned clutch plate bands? - answers - a.
Internal leaks due to damaged seals. (correct awnser)
B. A defective govenor.
C. A leaking modulator.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of these parts would likely be found in the valve body? - answers - all of the
above
What is the first step to properly diagnose an improperly shifting transmission? -
answers - a. Check the throttle cable adjustment (not the answer).
B. Check the torque converter operation
C. Verify proper engine operating condition. (correct awnser)
D. Verify proper line pressures
Gear train end play can be adjusted by? - answers - a. Selecting correct thickness
shims (correct answer)
B. Adjusting the length of the servo stem (not the answer)
C. Adding or removing clutch plates
D. Adjusting the pump position
The picture below shows a device for - answers - a. Controlling band application
B. Compensating govenor pressure
C. Compensating line pressure (possible correct awnser)
D. Applying a clutch pack ( not the answer)
Which of the following signals the transmission to go into passing gear? - answers - a. A
reaction valve or a band release sensor
B. An electrical switch or mechanical linkage. (possible correct awnser)
C. A hydraulic control or a torque sensor
D. A govenor valve or a shift clutch (not the answer)
During a routine maintence service, you notice that the transmission fluid is a dark red
color and the rear seal is leaking (the pan is clean). The vehicle and transmission have
65,000 miles on them with no shifting problems. What should you do next? - answers -
a. Remove the converter and flush it
B. Remove the transmission since it will have to be overhauled
C. Advise the customer that there is a problem and an internal inspection is neccessary.
D. Change the fluid and filter and advise the customer that the rear seal and bushing
should be replaced. (correct answer)
A car with a 3 speed automatic transmission works okay in forward gears but slips in
reverse and does not have engine braking in manual low. What could cause this
problem? - answers - a. A defective sprag clutch
B. A defective input shaft bearing (not the awnser)
, C. A worn planetary gear set
D. A defective rear band. (possible correct awnser)
How are the shift points changed to adjust for the power demands of the driver? -
answers - a. By vacuum or mechanical linkage (possible correct awnser)
B. By a spring in the regulator valve (not the awnser)
C. By an ambient pressure sensor
D. None of the above
A car upshifts late and harsh. There is no slippage and the closed throttle downshifts
are okay. What should you do first? - answers - a. Check the throttle linkage or
modulator
B. Changed the fluid and filter (possible correct awnser)
C. Adjust the pressure regulator.
D. Check clutch pack clearance. (not the awnser)
When two members of a planetary gear set are locked togeather, the output shaft: -
answers - a. Turns in the same direction as the input shaft
B. Turns at the same speed as the input shaft (correct awnser)
C. Does not run
D. Turns in the opposite direction as the input shaft. (not the awnser)
If direct and forward clutch packs in a common 3 speed automatic transmission are
applied at the same time. What will the resulting condition be? - answers - a. Direct
drive
B. Low gear
C. Reverse gear
D. A jammed or locked up transmission, with no drive, forward or reverse. (not the
awnser)
In the picture below the mechanic is checking: - answers - a. Pump driven gear tip
clearence
B. Pump body to case seal
C. Gear contact pattern
D. Pump body to gear face clearance. (correct awnser)
Multiple-disc clutch packs in automatic transmsiions are usually applied by: - answers -
a. Hydraulic pressure on a piston. (correct awnser)
B. Spring pressure
C. Govenor pressure
D. Spring pressure and a roller clutch. (not the awnser)
Which of the following is likely to cause burned clutch plate bands? - answers - a.
Internal leaks due to damaged seals. (correct awnser)
B. A defective govenor.
C. A leaking modulator.
