Manual Transmission/Transaxle Principles
Final Exam UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
In a manual transmission, bearings do all of the following, EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER - a.
reduce synchronizer temperature. Correct
The final drive unit is used to provide gear reduction and also to: - CORRECT ANSWER - change
the direction of the power delivered to the drive wheels.
All of the following are used by auto manufacturers when selecting the final drive gear ratio, EXCEPT: -
CORRECT ANSWER - the suspensions standing height
The driven gear in a final drive assembly is the: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Technician A says synchronizers are used to match the clutch and input shaft speeds to provide easier
gear changes. Technician B says a synchronizer matches gear speed with shaft speed. Who is correct? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Technician B
All of the following is affected by the gear ratio of the final drive assembly EXCEPT: - CORRECT
ANSWER - The transmission shift patterns
Technician A says a manual transmission must always be lubricated with the exact gear oil or fluid
specified by the manufacturer. Technician B says other fluids or gear oils may be used once the vehicle is
out of warranty. Who is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER - Technician A
Technician A says a limited slip differential can redirect power from a drive wheel that is slipping to the
wheel that has traction. Technician B says traction control can redirect power by applying the brake on a
drive wheel that is slipping. Who is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER - Both Tech A and B
If a drive gear has 20 teeth and its driven gear has 40 teeth, what is the mechanical advantage of the gear
set? - CORRECT ANSWER - 2:1
Final Exam UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
In a manual transmission, bearings do all of the following, EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER - a.
reduce synchronizer temperature. Correct
The final drive unit is used to provide gear reduction and also to: - CORRECT ANSWER - change
the direction of the power delivered to the drive wheels.
All of the following are used by auto manufacturers when selecting the final drive gear ratio, EXCEPT: -
CORRECT ANSWER - the suspensions standing height
The driven gear in a final drive assembly is the: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Technician A says synchronizers are used to match the clutch and input shaft speeds to provide easier
gear changes. Technician B says a synchronizer matches gear speed with shaft speed. Who is correct? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Technician B
All of the following is affected by the gear ratio of the final drive assembly EXCEPT: - CORRECT
ANSWER - The transmission shift patterns
Technician A says a manual transmission must always be lubricated with the exact gear oil or fluid
specified by the manufacturer. Technician B says other fluids or gear oils may be used once the vehicle is
out of warranty. Who is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER - Technician A
Technician A says a limited slip differential can redirect power from a drive wheel that is slipping to the
wheel that has traction. Technician B says traction control can redirect power by applying the brake on a
drive wheel that is slipping. Who is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER - Both Tech A and B
If a drive gear has 20 teeth and its driven gear has 40 teeth, what is the mechanical advantage of the gear
set? - CORRECT ANSWER - 2:1
