Manual Trans. Pop Quiz

Technician A says that it is important to maintain all lubricants on a regular basis due to the stress put on the drive train. Technician B says that some components such as CV joints require different types of semisolid lubricants due to the torque CV joints must endure. Who is correct?

Select one:

• Technician A

• Technician B

• Both technicians A and B

• Neither technician A nor B

A vehicle with a manual transaxle can be cranked and started without depressing the clutch pedal. Technician A says the clutch is not releasing when the pedal is depressed. Technician B says the most likely cause is a defective clutch safety switch. Who is correct?

Select one:

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both

• Neither

In a front engine, rear-wheel drive vehicle, the transmission sends power to the final drive assembly, which then changes the direction of the twisting force ____ degrees so it can be sent out the axles to the wheels and tires.

Select one:

• 45

• 60

• 90

• 100

The final drive assembly incorporates a set of differential gears arranged so that they sit between two axles.

Select one:

• True

• False

Technician A says gear ratios can be found by comparing the number of teeth on the drive gear to those on the driven gear. Technician B says gears with the same number of teeth have a ratio of 2:1. Who is correct?

Select one:

• Technician A

• Technician B

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

All gear ratios are calculated by the formula:

Select one:

• drive gear divided by the counter gear.

• driven gear divided by the drive gear.

• counter gear divided by the drive gear.

• clutch gear divided by the counter gear.

Technician A says that all manual transmissions use gear lube as a lubricating oil. Technician B says that manual transmission oil should be inspected regularly during other service procedures, such as an engine oil change. Who is correct?

Select one:

• Technician A

• Technician B

• Both technicians A and B

• Neither technician A nor B

Technician A states that before 1898, vehicles were either belt driven or chain driven. Technician B states that in 1898, Louis Renault connected an engine to a transmission and created a live rear axle by using a metal axle shaft supported by bushings. Who is correct?

Select one:

• Technician A

• Technician B

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

The manual transmission is at the heart of the drivetrain and receives power from the engine by way of the clutch assembly.

Select one:

• True

• False

How fast could the carriage patented by George Selden travel using the big wheel on the axle?

Select one:

• 30 miles per hour

• 20 miles per hour

• 40 miles per hour

• 50 miles per hour