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WorksheetsTransmissions 162 Sean Grover
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
When does a Differential work?
When the vehicle is turning
When the vehicle is going straight ahead
Over bumps
During acceleration and braking.
What does the Differential do?
Changes gear
It allows the wheels to move at different speeds when cornering
It allows the wheels to turn at the same speed when cornering
Multiplies speed
Gear ratios
Crown wheel = 48 Teeth, Pinion = 12 Teeth. What is the gear ratio?
4:1
1:4
1:1
2:8
If there is 110N at the pinion. What is the torque at the driveshaft if the gear ratio is 4:1?
27.5
880
440
69
How would you deal with a split CV boot?
Stitch it up
Glue it together
Clean the joint, renew the grease and replace boot
Do nothing
What do De-temp springs do?
Acts as Suspension
Emits light
Holds gear selector in place
Stops gears jumping out
What fault would a worn selector fork cause?
Gears may not engage properly
Gears might jump out
Engine may not rev
Two gears might be selected
Once you you have fitted a new propshaft what do you need to check for?
A Screeching sound
Vibrations
Over gearing
Steering geometry
Which components are part of a clutch system?
Pressure plate
Diaphram spring
Inner fulcrum ring
Thrust bearing
What two types of gears are commonly used in a manual light vehicle gearbox?
Helical Gears
Spur Gears
Double helical
Epicyclic gears
What tool is the correct tool to remove circlips?
screwdrivers
Circlip Pliers
Hammer
Angle Grinder
What could you do to a hub nut so that it doesn't become loose?
Hammer it
peening it over
Do nothing
weld it on
What material is the Syncro baulk ring made out of?
Bronze alloy
Steel
Copper
Wood
What is used to multiply torque
Gearbox
Final drive
Wheel
Turbo
What does an idler gear do?
Changes driven gear direction
Multiplies torque
Multiplies speed
Changes gear ratio
Identify this component
Wheel
Flywheel
Dual Mass Flywheel
Clutch
How is reverse achieved in a manual gearbox?
By using an Idler gear.
Reversing the engine
Flipping the clutch
Reversing the gearbox.
What are the purpose of the springs in the clutch hub?
To spin the clutch faster
To give a smooth engagement.
To Boost the clutch
To balance the clutch.
What is the purpose of a gearbox?
To multiply torque
To multiply speed and velocity
To multiply the pistons
To multiply the revs
What component can temporarily disengage drive from the engine to the gearbox?
Transmission
Cogs
Flywheel
Clutch
What would you check first if a Hydraulic clutch was not working?
Check for excess corrosion.
Check the system for leaks
Check the EGR valve
Check the cable is not snapped.
What component connects the rotating clutch with the stationary release mechanism?
Shell bearing
Wheel bearing
Release bearing
Release fork
The synchronizer Baulk ring ensures that the gear and shafts are rotating at the same speed before the gear is selected?
True
False
If a car is front wheel drive what drive layout does it have?
Dead Axle
Live axle
Transaxle
Rear axle
