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Worksheetsvehicle transmission and driveline units(c)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 50mins
What does the mean radius of the clutch driven plate affect?
Amount of torque it can transmit
Speed of the gear changes
Pressure applied to the flywheel
Gear selected by the driver
What is the function of a gearbox baulk ring?
Hold the gear selector in position
Assist gear change speed synchronisation
Maintain gear oil to the bearings
Act as a reverse gear idler
Which one of the following applies to a clutch operating cylinder?
It is sealed and never needs its fluid checking
It is attached to the clutch release bearing
It uses air as the operating medium
It uses air as the operating medium
What type of transmission will a front wheel drive vehicle use?
Rear axle
Hypoid axle
Dead axle
Transaxle
What is one benefit of a vehicle being driven with a high gear ratio selected?
Reduced fuel consumption
Higher drive shaft torque
Higher engine speeds
Reduced clutch wear
Which one of the following is a function of a gearbox?
Ensuring input and output shaft speeds are equal
Ensuring a constant gear ratio at all speeds
Providing a temporary overdrive
Providing a permanent neutral
Which one of the following is a routine check on a rear axle final drive unit?
Remove the propeller shaft to tighten the pinion nut
Remove the level plug and top up with extreme pressure grease
Remove the level plug and top uo with extreme pressure grade oil
Remove the level plug and top up with multi-grade engine oil
How many forward gears would the gearbox shown in the image have?
3
4
5
6
Which one of the following engages the gear in a manual gearbox?
Epicyclic gear system
Mainshaft bearings
Variable speed slider
Baulk ring synchromesh
Which one of the following is a typical final drive gear ratio?
4:01
1:04
8:01
3:02
