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AUT203 Mid Term

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the purpose of the slip yoke on the driveshaft?

a)

It allows for up-and-down movement of the suspension

b)

It enables the driveshaft to accommodate worn u-joints

c)

It allows for a change of driveshaft angle during turns

d)

It enables the differential to work at different angles

2.

All of these are drivetrain components EXCEPT?

a)

Driveshafts

b)

Balance Shafts

c)

Final Drives

d)

Drive Axles

3.

All front-engine front-wheel drive vehicles use a traverse -mounted engine coupled to a transaxle

a)

True

b)

False

4.

In a transverse front-wheel drive layout application, the transaxle is normally mounted at the ___________ of the engine and a primary shaft engages with the splines of the clutch center plate.

a)

Front

b)

Rear

c)

Center

d)

Side

5.

Vehicles with independent rear suspension have:

a)

Live rear axles

b)

Leaf springs

c)

Driveshafts in axle housings

d)

Driveshafts with flexible joints on both ends

6.

In vehicles with an independent rear suspension, the final drive unit is mounted on the chassis frame, and drive is transferred to each road wheel through external driveshafts (half-shafts), which have flexible joints on each end.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Choose the correct statement:

Select one:

a)

Most front-engine front-wheel drive vehicles use a longitudinal-mounted engine.

b)

Front-wheel drive power reaches the rear wheels through the transaxle.

c)

.

In a transverse-mounted engine, the front of the engine is facing the front of the vehicle.

d)

Power is transmitted in a straight line from the engine through the transaxle and out to the front axles.

8.

With a(n) _____, drive from the engine is transmitted to a rear axle assembly by a drive (propeller) shaft.

a)

Solid rear drive layout

b)

All-wheel drive layout

c)

Front-wheel drive layout

d)

Rear-wheel drive layout

9.

In some rear-wheel drive (RWD) vehicles, the rear U-joint connects directly to a(n)

a)

Axle shaft

b)

Output shaft

c)

Slip joint

d)

Companion flange

10.

U-joints are typically used on driveshafts because they generally need to accommodate only small angles, although some manufacturers use CV joints to provide a smoother ride, or on off-road vehicles that have been lifted and experience a greater amount of suspension travel.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

On a semi-floating axle vehicle, the axle flange is bolted to the housing, while the vehicle's weight is supported by the hub & bearing.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

The ___________ does not provide any drive capabilities and is used on the rear of front-wheel drive vehicles.

a)

Live axle

b)

Dead axle

c)

Drive axle

d)

None of the above

13.

Which of the following axles uses a single roller bearing between the hub and the outside of the axle housing?

a)

Semi-floating axle

b)

Full floating axle

c)

Floating axle

d)

Three-quarter floating axle

14.

_______ use combinations of driveshafts and half-shafts depending on if the axle shafts are independent or nonindependent.

a)

Four-wheel drive vehicles

b)

All-wheel drive vehicles

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

15.

In the ________ axle, the axle bearing is placed between the axle and the axle housing.

Select one:

a)

Straight

b)

Full-floating

c)

Dead

d)

Semi-floating

16.

It is always good practice to check runout on the drive axle flange when there is a customer concern of vehicle vibration.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Provision is normally made for adjusting the alignment of a two-piece driveshaft assembly by using _______ under the carrier bearing.

Select one:

a)

U-joints

b)

Flanges

c)

Shims

d)

Driveshafts

18.

In all rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive vehicles, engineers fit a CV joint to the front end of the driveshaft, which allows for an increase of angles of the shafts without creating vibration.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

While both can transfer torque through an angle, the U-joint can do so at a much greater angle than the CV joint, which is why it is used on front half-shafts to accommodate large steering angles.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Worn axle bearings allow the axle shafts to move, and the axle shaft movement will wear the axle seals quickly and create ____ that the axle fluid can leak out of.

a)

Gaps

b)

Small gouges

c)

Pinholes

d)

None of the above

21.

Name this part?

a)

U-Joint

b)

CV Joint

c)

Rzeppa Joint

d)

Carrier bearing

22.

What service is being performed?

a)

Engine Oil Change

b)

Transfer Case Service

c)

Front Axle Fill

d)

Differential Drain

23.

What parts is this?

a)

Transmission

b)

Front differential

c)

Transfer Case

d)

FWD Transaxle

24.

Which of these could be the result of a driveshaft being out of phase?

a)

Tire noise

b)

Excessive tire wear

c)

Driveshaft looseness

d)

Driveline vibration

25.

A(n) __________________ is necessary to measure driveline runout.

a)

Protractor

b)

Dial Indicator

c)

Vibration analyzer

d)

Angle gauge

26.

A lack of lubrication in a differential will cause the differentials axle bearing to heat up and damage the axle seal.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

A clicking noise is heard when a vehicle makes sharp turns. Which of these is the MOST likely cause?

a)

A faulty axle shaft

b)

A faulty U-joint

c)

A faulty CV joint

d)

A faulty differential gear

28.

If the center support bearing is equipped with a grease zerk, it should be lubricated whenever a(n) __________ is performed.

Select one:

a)

Oil change

b)

Scheduled service

c)

Chassis lubrication

d)

All of the above

29.

If the driveshaft parts are not marked during disassembly, then an out-of-phase condition could result, and _________ will occur even if the driveshaft is in balance.

Select one:

a)

A popping noise

b)

A jerking movement

c)

A growling noise

d)

Vibration

30.

Inspection of the lug studs should be done in order to look for _____ or thread defects of the lug studs.

Select one:

a)

Warping

b)

Cracking

c)

Stretching

d)

Shrinking

31.

Tech A says that axle seals are a common source of solid axle fluid leaks. Tech B says that pinion seals are a common source of solid axle fluid leaks. Who is correct?

Select one:

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

32.

Brake heat that comes from a dragging brake can cause an axle seal to leak.

Select one:

a)

True

b)

False

33.

If the axle shafts are being replaced, it is a good practice to replace the ______.

Select one:

a)

Bearings

b)

Seals

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

34.

_______ of the differential will create a pressure buildup in the differential from foaming of the liquid that the breather cannot handle, so the weakest place to vent pressure will be through the axle seal itself.

Select one:

a)

Overfilling

b)

Underfilling

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

35.

Driveline angularity is the relationship of the driveshaft to the component that the driveshaft attaches to, as measured in degrees.

Select one:

a)

True

b)

False

36.

If a half-shaft type axle is clicking when turning ______, then the joint or the entire half-shaft will need to be replaced.

Select one:

a)

To the left

b)

To the right

c)

Slowly

d)

Sharply

37.

Name this part?

a)

CV Boot

b)

Rzeppa Joint

c)

Center Support Bearing

d)

Crush Sleeve

38.

Name this part?

a)

Muffler bearing

b)

Rzeppa Joint

c)

CV Shaft

d)

U-joint

39.

Name this part?

a)

Rear carrier

b)

Transfer Case

c)

Driveshaft

d)

CV Shaft

40.

Name this part

a)

Muffler bearing

b)

Thank you Mr Raybon!!

c)

CV Axle

d)

Driveshaft

41.

Name these parts?

a)

Ring & Pinion

b)

Rack & Pinion

c)

Spider Gears

d)

Arachnid Spacers

42.

Name this part?

a)

Grease Fitting

b)

Zerk Fitting

c)

Both A & B

d)

Neither A or B

43.

Name this part?

a)

U-Joint

b)

Rzeppa Joint

c)

Support Guide

d)

Carrier Bearing

44.

A transfer case is most often used in a(n):

a)

front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicle

b)

four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle

c)

rear-wheel drive (RWD) vehicle

d)

vehicle with a dead axle.

45.

Newer designs in 4WD pickup trucks and SUVs use constant velocity (CV) joint type front axles.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

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

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.

47.

Tech A says that part time four wheel drive does not use a transfer case. Tech B says that constant-velocity joints are used on some four-wheel drive vehicles. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both

d)

Neither

48.

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

a)

Four-wheel drive low range

b)

Four-wheel drive high range

c)

Two-wheel drive

d)

Neutral

49.

Technician A says that driveline binding can be caused by tires that have different circumferences. Technician B says that tires can be shaved to even out tire circumferences. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both

d)

Neither

50.

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

a)

True

b)

False

51.

The transfer case is a device designed to split the power from the transmission to the ______ when four-wheel drive is selected.

a)

Front-drive axles

b)

Rear-drive axles

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

52.

Technician A says that in all-wheel-drive vehicles, locked differentials are used to ensure ease in driving around curves. Technician B says that a third set of differential gears is used to allow turning and driving into curves. Who is correct?

Select one:

a)

Technician A

b)

Technician B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

53.

In some vehicles, when the transfer case's low range option is selected, a geared electric motor automatically operates an engagement sleeve splined to the _______.

Select one:

a)

Front output shaft

b)

Front input shaft

c)

Back output shaft

d)

Back input shaft

54.

When the transfer case of an all-wheel-drive vehicle is in high range the wheels:

Select one:

a)

are allowed to rotate at different speeds.

b)

rotate at the same speed.

c)

gain more traction on loose road surfaces.

d)

are locked and cannot turn.

55.

Vacuum controls have rubber diaphragms in them, heat and moisture can cause them to deteriorate over time.

Select one:

a)

True

b)

False

56.

Technician A says that mechanical shifting controls can wear out over time. Technician B says that vacuum control rubber diaphragms can deteriorate over time. Who is correct?

Select one:

a)

Technician A

b)

Technician B

c)

Both Technician A and Technician B

d)

Neither Technician A nor B

57.

Wheel bearings and hubs are subject to wheel rim offsets that throw off the wheel's scrub _____ and cause premature failure of the bearings and hubs.

Select one:

a)

Radius

b)

Circumference

c)

Diameter

d)

Hypotenuse

58.

Four-wheel drive vehicles have either automatic locking hubs or manual locking hubs.

Select one:

a)

True

b)

False

59.

What part is this?

a)

Wiper motor

b)

Differential motor

c)

Rzeppa motor

d)

Transfer case motor

60.

What is the smaller lever?

a)

Manual transmission shift lever

b)

Automatic transmission shift lever

c)

Transfer case shift lever

d)

Overdrive