WorksheetsLV12 Transmission
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following components is NOT part of the clutch release mechanism?
Clutch pedal
Pressure plate
Clutch cable
Centre plate
The purpose of the sliding joint fitted to a propeller shaft is to allow for:
Any torque fluctuations that occur in the transmission
Changes in the propeller shaft length due to movement
The drive to be transmitted through a variable angle
The drive to be transmitted at constant velocity
A customer’s signature is required to authorise work being carried out on a vehicle because it:
Creates a legally binding contract between the customer and garage
Is a requirement under the Supply of Goods and Services Act
Enables the garage to retain the car in the event of a dispute
Avoids liability for the garage under the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977
What of type of gears are used in a sliding mesh gearbox?
Helical gears
Epicyclic gears
Spur gears
Hypoid gears
Which of the following faults may produce clutch slip?
Lack of free play
Missing pedal rubbers
Too much free play
Lack of clutch fluid
To safeguard yourself and others when working in a vehicle repair workshop you should:
Comply with all safety requirements
Be aware of others in your vicinity
Avoid any inappropriate behavior
Adhere to all of the answers listed
Multi-plate clutches are often used when there is not much space AND:
A high torque has to be transmitted
The rate of wear needs to be reduced
The frictional force has to be increased
The friction has to be decreased
Which of the following is not a legal requirement when test driving a vehicle on the public road?
A current road fund license
Driver wearing seat belts
Trade plates front and rear
A valid driver's license
When carrying out a routine vehicle service you should report any defects that you find to your supervisor so that:
The customer can be contacted to get their authority to do the extra work
You can't be blamed if the vehicle goes wrong after you have done the service
You show to your supervisor that you are observant and knowledgeable
The additional parts required can be ordered without any further delay
The driver complains of great difficulty engaging gears, especially 1st gear. The most likely cause of this is:
Clutch wear
Clutch slip
Clutch drag
Clutch spring breakage
Misaligned propeller shaft universal joints on a rear-wheel-drive car can cause:
The transmission to vibrate
The transmission to whine at very high speeds
The clutch to judder
The clutch to wear excessively
When 5th gear (overdrive) is engaged on a five-speed gearbox:
The input shaft rotates slower than the output shaft
The input shaft rotates faster than the input shaft
The input shaft and output shaft rotate at the same speed
The torque at the input and output shafts are the same
An automatic gearbox usually contains a:
Final drive differential
Sun gear, planet gear and an annulus
Lay shaft and dog clutch
Limited slip differential
A front wheel drive transmission uses:
A hypoid final drive
Constant velocity joints
Sliding joint driveshafts
Two hookes type joints
A fully floating axle/hub assembly uses :-
Taper roller bearings
Brass bearing
Plain bearings
Needle roller bearings
