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AUT203 Drivetrains Week 5 Quiz Differentials

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Differential pinion gears can be damaged by all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

Mismatched tire sizes

b)

Engine Misfires

c)

Abusive Driving

d)

Wheel Spinning

2.

Vehicle vibrations may result from all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

A bent axle

b)

A bent driveshaft

c)

Excessive clearance between gears

d)

A bent tire and rim combination

3.

Seals can develop leaks, which can cause bearings to _________.

a)

Become dry

b)

Overheat from a lack of lubrication

c)

Become damaged

d)

All of the above

4.

On a worn rzeppa joint, the ball bearings roll into and out of the worn spot in the bearing races, making a popping noise.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Lack of lubrication will not usually result in failure of all the differential bearings, requiring a complete overhaul if the low fluid concern is not promptly addressed.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

The ___________ is held on by a large nut that also sets the preload for the pinion gear on crush sleeve types.

a)

Ring gear

b)

Half-shaft component

c)

Pinion companion flange

d)

Axle bearing

7.

Technician A says that when disassembling a differential case, it's good practice to first measure ring gear runout. Technician B says that when overhauling a differential, it's good practice to save the crush sleeve for reuse. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both

d)

Neither

8.

The differential ring gear rotates and drives the differential pinion.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

The forces on the pinion gear are tremendous in that the driveshaft, which is connected to it, transmits the power to all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

Pinion gear

b)

Ring gear

c)

Axles and tires

d)

Transfer case assembly

10.

Tech A says when setting pinion bearing preload, the carrier assembly should be bolted into the axle. Tech B says setting pinion bearing preload is necessary to seat the pinion bearings. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both

d)

Neither

11.

Technician A says that in some all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles, normally only the front wheels are driven. Technician B says that in some AWD vehicles, all four wheels are driven all of the time. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A

b)

Technician B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

12.

Newer designs in pickup trucks and SUVs use constant-velocity (CV) joint type front axles.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

In a 4-wheel drive vehicle, final drives are found:

Select one:

a)

in the front of the vehicle.

b)

in the rear of the vehicle.

c)

both in the front and rear of the vehicle.

d)

in neither the front or rear of the vehicle.

14.

When a vehicle's four-wheel drive is engaged, the drive is transmitted through both front and rear final drive assemblies, and differential action occurs in the _______.

Select one:

a)

Front final drive assembly

b)

Rear final drive assembly

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

15.

In all-wheel drive vehicles, only two of the wheels are normally powered, typically the rear wheels.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Choose the correct statement:

Select one:

a)

A transfer case is mounted to the front of the transmission.

b)

Drive shafts are used to move power from the transfer case to the front and rear drive axles.

c)

When making a turn, the rear wheels travel a greater distance than the front wheels.

d)

The ring and pinion gears allow the front wheels to rotate at different speeds.

17.

______ transmits power to the front and rear drive axles at normal drive speed.

Select one:

a)

Four-wheel drive low range

b)

Two-wheel drive

c)

Four-wheel drive high range

d)

Neutral

18.

In a part-time four-wheel drive vehicle, when two-wheel drive is selected, power is transferred to:

Select one:

a)

all four wheels.

b)

only the front wheels

c)

only the rear wheels.

d)

none of the wheels.

19.

While in four-wheel drive, if binding of the drivetrain it could be caused by:

Select one:

a)

loose binding straps on the transfer case

b)

the fact that the front wheels travel farther than the rear wheels.

c)

the fact that the rear wheels travel farther than the front wheels.

d)

incorrect drive shaft spacing.

20.

What are these?

a)

Rack & pinion gears

b)

Carrier & pinion gears

c)

Ring & pinion gears

d)

Rzeppa joints

21.

What is this part?

a)

Carrier bearing

b)

Driveshaft flange

c)

Rzeppa joint

d)

U-Joint

22.

What is this part?

a)

Rzeppa joint

b)

CV Boot

c)

Axle seal

d)

Driveshaft grease retainer

23.

What is this part?

a)

Pinion gear(s)

b)

Locking hub(s)

c)

Rzeppa joints

d)

Carrier bearings

24.

What are these parts?

a)

Wheel bearing & seal

b)

Transfer case bearing & seal

c)

Pinion bearing & seal

d)

Axle bearing & seal

25.

What is pictured here?

a)

Limited slip differential

b)

Posi traction differential

c)

Open differential

d)

Both A &B