AUT203 Drivetrains Week 3 Quiz

The angle of the rear axle assembly companion flange should be ___________ to the transmission output shaft.

• 100 degrees

• Perpendicular

• 45 degrees

• Parallel

Which of these could be the result of a driveshaft being out of phase?

• Tire noise

• Excessive tire wear

• Driveshaft looseness

• Driveline vibration

A(n) __________________ is necessary to measure driveline runout.

• Protractor

• Dial Indicator

• Vibration analyzer

• Angle gauge

A lack of lubrication in a differential will cause the differentials axle bearing to heat up and damage the axle seal.

• True

• False

The relationship measured in degrees between the driveshaft and its connected components is called?

• Driveshaft positioning

• Driveshaft angularity

• Drivetrain alignment

• Driveshaft phasing

A clicking noise is heard when a vehicle makes sharp turns. Which of these is the MOST likely cause?

• A faulty axle shaft

• A faulty U-joint

• A faulty CV joint

• A faulty differential gear

Clearances on the end of the axle shafts for snap rings should be checked, as the axle has a tendency to move _____ and cause the end of the axle shaft groove to become wide enough to drop the snap ring into the housing, will cause the axle to walk out of the housing while the vehicle is traveling down the highway.

Select one:

• Vertically

• Horizontally

• Laterally

• Axially

If the center support bearing is equipped with a grease zerk, it should be lubricated whenever a(n) __________ is performed.

Select one:

• Oil change

• Scheduled service

• Chassis lubrication

• All of the above

If the driveshaft parts are not marked during disassembly, then an out-of-phase condition could result, and _________ will occur even if the driveshaft is in balance.

Select one:

• A popping noise

• A jerking movement

• A growling noise

• Vibration

Inspection of the lug studs should be done in order to look for _____ or thread defects of the lug studs.

Select one:

• Warping

• Cracking

• Stretching

• Shrinking