Manual Transmission and Clutch Works Quiz

What is the purpose of the clutch assembly in a manual transmission?

• To disconnect power flow from the transmission input shaft

• To control the speed of the vehicle

• To connect the transmission input shaft to the engine crankshaft

• To lubricate the gears in the transmission

What is the function of the diaphragm spring in the pressure plate?

• To depress the clutch pedal

• To connect the pressure plate to the transmission input shaft

• To absorb vibrations in the power flow

• To hold the pressure plate to the flywheel

What is the purpose of the synchronizer hub in the transmission?

• To connect the floating gear to its shaft

• To absorb vibrations in the power flow

• To synchronize the speed gears for gear shifting

• To engage the reverse gear

What is the role of the blocker ring in the gear shifting process?

• To engage the reverse gear

• To synchronize the speed gears for gear shifting

• To block further movement if synchronization isn't possible

• To absorb vibrations in the power flow

What is the purpose of the shift change assembly in the transmission?

• To connect the transmission input shaft to the engine crankshaft

• To absorb vibrations in the power flow

• To select a specific rod and fork for gear shifting

• To engage the reverse gear

What must be done before shifting into reverse gear in a manual transmission?

• Depress the clutch pedal

• Engage the neutral position

• Synchronize the speed gears

• Come to a complete stop

What happens when the transmission is in the neutral position with the clutch engaged?

• The transmission input shaft does not spin

• The transmission input shaft spins but no power flows out of the transmission

• The transmission input shaft spins but the gears do not engage

• The transmission input shaft spins and power flows out of the transmission

What is the purpose of the oil in the transmission case?

• To engage the reverse gear

• To lubricate the gears in the transmission

• To absorb vibrations in the power flow

• To connect the transmission input shaft to the engine crankshaft

What type of gear set does the constant mesh transmission have?

• Diagonal cut teeth

• Curved cut teeth

• Straight cut teeth

• Helical cut teeth

What is the function of the clutch fork in the manual transmission?

• To absorb vibrations in the power flow

• To engage the reverse gear

• To press against the release or throwout bearing

• To lubricate the gears in the transmission