Automotive Mechanisms Quiz

Which of the following components is NOT part of the clutch release mechanism?

• Clutch pedal

• Pressure plate

• Bell Housing

• Centre plate

The purpose of the sliding joint fitted to a propeller shaft is to allow for:

• any torque fluctuations that occur in the transmission

• changes in the propeller shaft length due to movement

• the drive to be transmitted through a variable angle

• the drive to be transmitted at constant velocity

A customer’s signature is required to authorise work being carried out on a vehicle because it:

• creates a legally binding contract between the customer and garage

• is a requirement under the Supply of Goods and Services Act

• enables the garage to retain the car in the event of a dispute

• avoids liability for the garage under the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977

What type of gears are used in a sliding mesh gearbox?

• Helical gears

• Epicyclic gears

• Spur gears

• Hypoid gears

Which of the following faults may produce clutch slip?

• Lack of free play in the cable

• Missing pedal rubbers

• Too much free play in the cable

• Lack of clutch fluid

To safeguard yourself and others when working in a vehicle repair workshop you should:

• comply with all safety requirements

• be aware of others in your vicinity

• avoid any inappropriate behavior

• adhere to all of the above

Multi-plate clutches are often used when there is not much space AND:

• a high torque has to be transmitted

• the rate of wear needs to be reduced

• the frictional force has to be increased

• the friction has to be decreased

When carrying out a routine vehicle service you should report any defects that you find to your supervisor so that:

• the customer can be contacted to get their authority to do the extra work

• you can't be blamed if the vehicle goes wrong after you have done the service

• you show to your supervisor that you are observant and knowledgeable

• the additional parts required can be ordered without any further delay

The driver complains of great difficulty engaging gears, especially 1st gear. The most likely cause of this is:

• clutch wear

• clutch slip

• clutch drag

• clutch spring breakage

Misaligned propeller shaft universal joints on a rear wheel drive car can cause:

• the transmission to vibrate

• the transmission to whine at very high speeds

• the clutch to judder

• the clutch to wear excessively