Light Vehicle Final Drive System Quiz 4

What is the function of the pinion in a light vehicle final drive system?

• To drive the crown wheel

• To act as the side gear in the differential

• To allow road wheels to rotate at different speeds

• To mesh with the hypoid gear

Which component is described as the input gear to the final drive?

• Crown wheel

• Sun gear

• Pinion

• Differential

What should you be able to identify after studying this section?

• Types of engines

• Final drive components

• Electrical systems

• Brake systems

What should you be able to explain after studying this section?

• The operation and purpose of the differential

• The types of fuel systems

• The construction of the engine block

• The working of the transmission system

What is the function of the crown wheel in a light vehicle final drive system?

• To act as the input gear to the final drive

• To mesh with the hypoid gear

• To drive the pinion

• To allow road wheels to rotate at different speeds

What type of suspension is used in a rear-wheel drive with independent rear suspension?

• Leaf springs

• Torsion bars

• Drive shafts with flexible joints

• Coil springs

Which of the following is a characteristic of a rear-wheel drive with independent rear suspension?

• Uses longitudinal leaf springs

• Uses drive shafts with flexible joints

• Uses a solid rear axle

• Uses torsion bars

In which type of final drive layout is the final drive assembly mounted to the body?

• Solid rear axle (Hotchkiss drive)

• Rear-wheel drive with independent rear suspension

• Front engine front-wheel drive

• All-wheel drive

Which final drive layout is known for using longitudinal leaf springs?

• Rear-wheel drive with independent rear suspension

• Front engine front-wheel drive

• Solid rear axle (Hotchkiss drive)

• All-wheel drive

What should not be used with a used crown wheel?

• A new pinion

• A used pinion

• A new gear

• A used gear