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Transmissions (4290-162)

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What tool should be used to check runout of a flywheel?

a)

dial indicator

b)

ratchet

c)

straight edge

d)

micrometer

2.

Name This component :

a)

pushrod

b)

brake master cylinder

c)

slave cylinder

d)

clutch master cylinder

3.

Name this component

a)

pickle fork

b)

clutch fork

c)

shift lever

d)

piston ring spreader

4.
Why does a starter motor have an overrunning clutch?
a)
The clutch gives the pinion a rotating motion thus easing it into mesh
b)
The clutch prevents the driving force from starter motor to engine from becoming too high
c)
The clutch prevents the engine from driving the starter motor
5.
What type of gear is this?
a)
spur
b)
Helical
c)
hypoid
d)
double helical
6.
what type of driveline layout is this?
a)
transaxle
b)
longitudinal
c)
transverse
d)
all wheel drive
7.
Name this component
a)
coil spring clutch
b)
flywheel
c)
multiplate clutch
d)
diaphragm clutch
8.
what is the name of this component?
a)
sprocket
b)
bearing
c)
release bearing
d)
pressure ring
9.
What is this?
a)
flywheel
b)
fluid coupling
c)
torque convertor
d)
flexiplate
10.
What are the internal parts called?
a)
stator, turbine,impeller
b)
stator,turbo,imposer
c)
stator,typhoon,inductor
d)
stator,tangent,impellar
11.
Which type of gears are in constant mesh within a gearbox?
a)
spur gears
b)
helical gears
12.
What is this??
a)
Reverse gear
b)
Syncroniser gear
c)
Syncro hub
d)
expensive
13.
What is the best type of clutch for a high power, compact engine?
a)
Multi plate clutch
b)
Diaphragm style clutch
c)
Coil spring style clutch
d)
Automatic torque convertor
14.
Which of the following is most likely cause of clutch drag? 
a)
Minimal free play at the clutch pedal
b)
Excessively worn friction linings
c)
Contaminated release bearing
d)
Driven plate seized on splines
15.
What is the purpose of the grooves on the conical surface of a synchromesh baulk ring?
a)
To allow a smaller contact area and thereby reduce friction between surfaces
b)
To allow for better lubrication of the friction faces to prevent overheating
c)
To provide a rapid breakdown of the oil film and allow the cone faces to lock
d)
To prevent the engagement of more than one gear at a time
16.
In relation to a vehicle, what does the abbreviation 'VIN' mean? 
a)
Vehicle Information Number
b)
Vehicle Identification Number
c)
Vehicle Interpretation Number
d)
Vehicle Introduction Number
17.

Clutch connects

a)

Engine & Transmission

b)

Engine & Differential

c)

Transmission & Differential

18.
a)

Pressure Plate

b)

Flywheel

c)

Clutch Plate

19.
a)

Clutch Plate

b)

Pressure Plate

c)

Flywheel

20.

a)

Clutch Plate

b)

Flywheel

c)

Pressure Plate

21.

Gear oil rated EP stands for

a)

Every position

b)

Extra Polymers

c)

Extreme pressure

d)

Extra potential

22.

How many shafts are typically in a rear wheel drive gear box?

a)

2

b)

7

c)

3

d)

4

23.

What are the shafts found in a rear wheel drive gear box?

a)

Drive shaft, gear shaft, input shaft

b)

Input shaft,main shaft, pit shaft

c)

Main shaft, lay shaft, counterbalance shaft

d)

lay shaft, main shaft, input shaft

24.

which gear uses straight cut gears?

a)

Reverse

b)

overdrive

c)

first

d)

Fifth

25.

What is the function of the interlock mechanism?

a)

To make sure it stays in gear

b)

To make the gear change lighter

c)

For vehicle security

d)

To ensure that only one gear at a time can be engaged

26.

If torque increases:

a)

Speed increases

b)

Speed reduces

c)

The diff is broken

d)

The torque converter is damaged

27.

What component is likely to be worn if there is a grinding noise whilst trying to select a gear?

a)

Output shaft

b)

Spigot bearing

c)

Synchro ring

d)

Dog teeth

28.

Where is the spigot / pilot bearing located?

a)

In the front of the gearbox

b)

Next to the Co pilot bearing

c)

In the rear of the crankshaft or flywheel

d)

On the clutch fork

29.
Why are cars fitted with a gearbox?
a)
To make the car handle better
b)
To provide neutral, reverse and torque multiplication
c)
To allow the engine to start
d)
To make the car lighter
30.
The gears on a layshaft are fixed to the shaft
a)
True
b)
False
31.
The gears on the Mainshaft are fixed to it
a)
True
b)
False
32.
What gear connects to the crown wheel?
a)
spiral gear
b)
hypoid gear
c)
pinion gear
d)
spur gear
33.

The majority of car clutches have what sort of springs?

a)

Coil or Leaf

b)

Torsion Bar or Diaphragm

c)

Diaphragm or Coil

d)

Leaf or Diaphragm

34.

Which of the following can affect the ability of a clutch to transfer torque?

a)

The number of friction surfaces

b)

The effective diameter of the clutch disc

c)

The spring pressure

d)

The coefficient of friction

e)

All of the above

35.

Which springs in a clutch help to minimise the effects of engine vibrations

a)

Cushion Spring

b)

Diaphragm Spring

c)

Torsion Spring

d)

Leaf Spring