Transmission Replacement Quiz

What is one of the reasons you might need to remove a transmission?

• To replace the clutch

• To change the oil filter

• To install a new stereo system

• To upgrade the headlights

What could be an indication of a bad rear main seal?

• Oil leak at the rear of the engine

• Coolant leak from the radiator

• Exhaust leak from the muffler

• Brake fluid leak from the brake lines

What is the purpose of using a universal joint extension when removing the transmission?

• To lift the car higher

• To reach hard-to-reach bolts

• To tighten the lug nuts

• To drain the transmission fluid

Why is it important to support the engine when removing the transmission?

• To increase the engine power

• To make the car lighter

• To improve fuel efficiency

• To prevent unwanted stress on the motor mounts

What should be done before lowering the transmission jack?

• Install the two bolts holding in the transmission mounts

• Remove the exhaust system

• Drain the transmission fluid

• Disconnect the battery cable

What is the recommended torque for tightening the starter bolts?

• 80 foot-pounds

• 50 foot-pounds

• 30 foot-pounds

• 18 foot-pounds

How should the transmission fluid be filled after installation?

• Through the radiator cap

• Through the hole where the shifter goes

• Through the exhaust pipe

• Through the tailpipe

What is the purpose of breaking in the new transmission for the first 500 miles?

• To save fuel consumption

• To allow the parts to properly seat and wear in

• To test the maximum speed of the car

• To perform burnouts and hard shifts

What should be done after installing the driveshaft?

• Tighten the bolts evenly to prevent leaks

• Remove the transmission fluid

• Disconnect the oxygen sensors

• Replace the spark plugs

What is the purpose of using medium strength thread locker on the bolts?

• Prevent vibrations from loosening the bolts

• Reduce the engine noise

• Increase the weight of the car

• Improve the transmission performance