Manual Trans Exam 1 with complete solution;2023
solution guide
What part does NOT rotate when the engine is running and the clutch is depressed?
Input Shaft
What part is often NOT used on a front wheel drive vehicle with a manual transaxle?
Pilot Bearing
A dual-mass flywheel is used to ________.
Reduce vibration
Most hydraulic clutch systems use what hydraulic fluid?
Dot 3 brake fluid
Flywheels are constructed of cast iron because ________.
They have a lot of inertia
Can be resurfaced
They contain about 3% carbon which acts as a lubricant for the clutch
All of the above
The most commonly used clutch linkage is ________.
Hydraulic
A clutch switch is used to ________.
Ensure the clutch is disengaged /Prevent the engine from starting unless the clutch
pedal is depressed
Springs are mounted at the center of a clutch disc. Technician A says they help
increase clutch pressure for more torque. Technician B says they absorb engine
torsional vibrations. Which technician is correct?
Tech B only Absorb engine
When the clutch is released (clutch pedal down) ________.
The release (throwout) bearing is used to move the pressure ring toward the clutch
cover
When the clutch is engaged (pedal up) ________.
Springs force the pressure plate toward the flywheel
Two technicians are discussing the marcel portion of a clutch disc. Technician A says
that the lining is riveted to the marcel at one side of each wavy portion. Technician B
says that the lining is (glued) bonded solidly to the marcel. Which technician is correct?
Both Techs Marcels
When a clutch is released ________.
The release bearing is pushing against the spring fingers
The pressure plate springs are compressed
Both A and B
Technician A says that asbestos lining is no longer used because it is too expensive.
Technician B says that asbestos lining has been phased out because it presents a
health hazard. Which technician is correct?
Tech B asbestos linings
In a hydraulic clutch, the slave cylinder ________.
, Is pushed by fluid pressure
Is connected to the clutch pedal
Both A and B
A diaphragm clutch uses ________.
12 strong coil springs
Three wide release levers
Neither A or B
The major bearing(s) used with a clutch assembly is (are) the ________.
Release bearing that is mounted at the front of the transmission
Pilot bearing that supports the end of the transmission input shaft
Both A and B
The clutch pedal overcenter spring is used to help ________.
Release the clutch
Return the clutch pedal to the released position
Both A and B
Technician A says that the clutch pedal pushes directly on the pressure plate.
Technician B says that the slave cylinder is mounted near the clutch pedal in most
vehicles. Which technician is correct?
Tech A only clutch pedal pushes
Which term describes the relative amount of friction between two surfaces?
Coefficient of Friction
Most nonmetallic clutch facings have grooves cut across their surface to ________.
Prevent sticking and clutch drag
Wipe the surface of the flywheel
Both A and B
Which of these is NOT one of the basic styles of pressure plates?
Marcel
Release levers move the pressure ring ________.
Away from the clutch disc
Which of these components is NOT part of a dual mass flywheel?
Ball bearings
Primary and secondary flywheel
Springs
Grease fitting
What component is missing from this starter circuit (circle)?
Clutch switch
Which of these components is the clutch disc?
A
A car's drivetrain can send power to ________.
The rear wheels
The front wheels
Either A or B
The turning form of mechanical power that passes through a rotating shaft is called
________.
Torque
(according to the book) - The power output from an automotive engine ________.
solution guide
What part does NOT rotate when the engine is running and the clutch is depressed?
Input Shaft
What part is often NOT used on a front wheel drive vehicle with a manual transaxle?
Pilot Bearing
A dual-mass flywheel is used to ________.
Reduce vibration
Most hydraulic clutch systems use what hydraulic fluid?
Dot 3 brake fluid
Flywheels are constructed of cast iron because ________.
They have a lot of inertia
Can be resurfaced
They contain about 3% carbon which acts as a lubricant for the clutch
All of the above
The most commonly used clutch linkage is ________.
Hydraulic
A clutch switch is used to ________.
Ensure the clutch is disengaged /Prevent the engine from starting unless the clutch
pedal is depressed
Springs are mounted at the center of a clutch disc. Technician A says they help
increase clutch pressure for more torque. Technician B says they absorb engine
torsional vibrations. Which technician is correct?
Tech B only Absorb engine
When the clutch is released (clutch pedal down) ________.
The release (throwout) bearing is used to move the pressure ring toward the clutch
cover
When the clutch is engaged (pedal up) ________.
Springs force the pressure plate toward the flywheel
Two technicians are discussing the marcel portion of a clutch disc. Technician A says
that the lining is riveted to the marcel at one side of each wavy portion. Technician B
says that the lining is (glued) bonded solidly to the marcel. Which technician is correct?
Both Techs Marcels
When a clutch is released ________.
The release bearing is pushing against the spring fingers
The pressure plate springs are compressed
Both A and B
Technician A says that asbestos lining is no longer used because it is too expensive.
Technician B says that asbestos lining has been phased out because it presents a
health hazard. Which technician is correct?
Tech B asbestos linings
In a hydraulic clutch, the slave cylinder ________.
, Is pushed by fluid pressure
Is connected to the clutch pedal
Both A and B
A diaphragm clutch uses ________.
12 strong coil springs
Three wide release levers
Neither A or B
The major bearing(s) used with a clutch assembly is (are) the ________.
Release bearing that is mounted at the front of the transmission
Pilot bearing that supports the end of the transmission input shaft
Both A and B
The clutch pedal overcenter spring is used to help ________.
Release the clutch
Return the clutch pedal to the released position
Both A and B
Technician A says that the clutch pedal pushes directly on the pressure plate.
Technician B says that the slave cylinder is mounted near the clutch pedal in most
vehicles. Which technician is correct?
Tech A only clutch pedal pushes
Which term describes the relative amount of friction between two surfaces?
Coefficient of Friction
Most nonmetallic clutch facings have grooves cut across their surface to ________.
Prevent sticking and clutch drag
Wipe the surface of the flywheel
Both A and B
Which of these is NOT one of the basic styles of pressure plates?
Marcel
Release levers move the pressure ring ________.
Away from the clutch disc
Which of these components is NOT part of a dual mass flywheel?
Ball bearings
Primary and secondary flywheel
Springs
Grease fitting
What component is missing from this starter circuit (circle)?
Clutch switch
Which of these components is the clutch disc?
A
A car's drivetrain can send power to ________.
The rear wheels
The front wheels
Either A or B
The turning form of mechanical power that passes through a rotating shaft is called
________.
Torque
(according to the book) - The power output from an automotive engine ________.
