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WorksheetsAutomotive Tools and Techniques Quiz
Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 29mins
It is usual to finally tighten the clutch bolts with
an air wrench
an impact wrench
a torque wrench
a ratchet wrench
It may be necessary to check the flywheel face for warping. A tool to use would be
micrometer
Vernier calliper
dial test indicator
feeler gauge and straight edge
Before removing a clutch, it may be necessary to lift a gearbox or support the weight of special equipment to
the axle
the engine
the housing brackets
the brakes
Tighten prop shaft flange bolts with
an impact wrench
an air wrench
a torque wrench
a ratchet wrench
The tool used to remove a broken stud, is
a 'stud lock'
an 'easy out'
an 'impact out'
a 'thread restorer'
What are the springs circled for
absorb shock when drive is taken up
make the hub jump away from the flywheel
give the driver a better feel
allow a clamping force
Which two of the following determine the amount of torque transmitted by a clutch?
1 and 4
2 and 3
2 and 4
3 and 4
One function of a clutch is to
allow a temporary neutral
slide gears into mesh
convert reciprocating motion into rotary motion
reverse rotation of the crankshaft
One function of a clutch is to
prevent two gears being selected at the same time
allow the driver to overrun the vehicle when travelling downhill
provide a means of increasing engine power as engine speed increases
control the torque transmitted from the engine to the transmission system
The function of the crimped section, between the friction material on a clutch plate, is to
absorb torsional shock when the drive is taken up
give a smooth gradual engagement of the clutch
automatically adjust the free play as the clutch wears
push the release bearing away when the pedal is pressed
The clamping pressure part of the clutch shown, is
1
2
4
6
One routine service task, carried out on a mechanically operated clutch mechanism, is to
check pedal or lever height
measure driven plate run out
lubricate the friction material
adjust the spigot bearing
A service task, carried out on a hydraulically operated clutch
adjust the slave cylinder position
replace the master cylinder seals
check the fluid level in the reservoir
check the condition of the flywheel face
The special tool shown is used to
lock the flywheel as the clutch cover is fitted
lock the clutch centre plate as the clutch cover is fitted
relieve tension from the diaphragm as the clutch cover is fitted
relieve turning force on the release bearing assembly as it is removed
The tool ST is used to centralise the
diaphragm in the cover during removal
release bearing during reassembly
driven plate during reassembly
pressure plate during removal
After replacing a clutch cable, it should be tested for clutch
drag when the brakes are fully applied
slip when braking at high road speed
drag at maximum road speed
slip when accelerating
One function of a gearbox is to
increase engine power
increase engine torque
allow the driving torque to be connected and disconnected
give a smooth take-up of the drive when pulling away from rest.
One function of a gearbox is to
control constant mesh layshafts in all ratios
control engine speed at all road speeds
provide a temporary overdrive gear
provide a permanent neutral gear.
Reverse gear is achieved in a manual gearbox by
two gears being selected at the same time
reverse direction torque springs
an idler gear
a hollow gear.
When a vehicle is driven with a high gear (5th) selected, one benefit gained is
reduced fuel consumption
higher drive shaft torque
higher engine speeds
reduced clutch wear.
With reference to the diagram shown, in order to provide an overdrive gear ratio
gear X would drive gear Y
gear Y would drive gear X
gear X could only act as an idler
gear Y could only run clockwise
The power flow in the gearbox is for which gears?
First gear.
Second gear.
Third gear.
Fourth gear.
What fits in the groove arrowed?
Baulk ring.
Gear lever.
Selector fork.
Reverse light switch.
The last electrical lead to be re-connected after refitting a gearbox is?
Starter lead.
Battery live.
Battery earth.
Reverse light.
The item of equipment shown, which is used when assembling transmission systems, is?
Vernier gauge.
A dial test indicator.
An internal micrometer.
An external micrometer.
The tool shown, which is used when assembling gearboxes, is a pair of?
Shim snips.
Circlips pliers.
Gasket cutters.
Mainshaft pliers.
This illustration from a workshop manual shows the?
Gearbox housing.
Clutch assembly.
Synchromesh hub.
Differential gear.
This diagram shows a gearbox output shaft bearing being removed. The tool being used is
an impact driver
a slide hammer
a twin leg puller
a strap spanner
Gear changes in certain automatic transmissions are
a hydraulic circuit
a spiral bevel layshaft train
an elliptical gear arrangement
an arrangement of freewheel gears
When removing an in-line automatic gearbox from a front engine, rear wheel drive vehicle, one item which must be removed is the
gearbox oil pan
clutch pressure plate
gearbox cross member
engine breather system
Which one of the following internal components of an automatic gearbox can normally be adjusted without major dismantling?
Brake bands
Clutch plates
Parking lock up
Epicyclic gears
The purpose of an inhibitor switch in an automatic transmission unit is to
allow fluid to flow after the engine has been switched off
increase the tension of the drive belts at high road speed
prevent the starter motor operating when a gear is selected
provide electronic pulses to an external electronic control unit
When a transmission unit is removed, on some vehicles it may be necessary to take steps to avoid damaging the:
dampers
cylinder head
front cross member
coolant pipes or connections
The P symbol on the driver control of an automatic gearbox stands for:
performance
power cut off
pre engage
park
When removing a gearbox from a vehicle, which one of the following items must also be removed?
Parking pawl system
Clutch slave cylinder
Driver control linkages
Epicyclic gear train
Which one of the following units, may be connected to an automatic transmission system?
Oil cooler.
Oil centrifuge.
In-line plunger pump.
Electronic torque meter.
The best way to test an automotive transmission system, after an overhaul procedure, is
a road test
a brake roller test
a dynameter morse test
an autobox pressure test
The part of a drive shaft, which allows for the change of distance due to suspension movement, is the
constant velocity joint
sliding spline joint
centre bearing
universal joint
The part of a propeller shaft, which allows for variation in the angles as it transmits torque, is the
constant velocity joints
sliding spline joint
centre bearing
universal joints
The driveline transmits power via the wheels, to the
road
engine
damper
stator
Which one of the following can be described as a driveline component?
road
engine
damper
stator
Hubs allow the wheel to rotate and also support the weight of the
tyres
vehicle
chassis
rims
When removing the driveshafts, on some vehicles it is necessary to disconnect the
suspension arm
bearing carriers
bearing cage
flange studs
When driveshafts have been replaced, one check that should be made during a road test, is for
a noise when driving
speed of road wheels on corners
smoothness of the gear changes
differential action when cornering
Which one of the following may also need to be replaced, when drive shafts are replaced?
Hub joints
Oil seals
Snap rings
Swivels
This illustration from a workshop manual, shows a front hub nut being
removed to be reused
peened to lock into a drive shaft groove
tightened in order to adjust hub end float
marked so that it can be replaced in the same position
One purpose of a final drive crown wheel and pinion is to
allow the planet wheels to drive the crown wheel
allow the road wheels to rotate at different speeds
turn the drive through 180 degrees
turn the drive through 90 degrees
One purpose of final drive gears is to provide a
permanent gear overdrive
temporary gear reduction
permanent gear reduction
temporary gear overdrive
A final drive can consist of
an epicyclic gear train
a crown wheel and pinion
a rack and pinion layshaft
planet gears and sun gears
When the planet wheels of a differential unit are rotating, the vehicle is
reversing
turning a corner
travelling downhill on the overrun
travelling straight ahead on the level
A drive that results in a 3:1 reduction in speed will change 1200 rev/min to
350 rev/min
400 rev/min
450 rev/min
850 rev/min
When replacing the final drive gears on some vehicles, the
gearbox components must all be removed
gears should only be replaced individually
differential gears only need to be removed
gears should be replaced as a set.
With reference to the diagram shown, the tool normally used to measure gap X is
an external micrometer
a dial test gauge
a Vernier gauge
feeler gauges
The tool necessary to remove the inner track of a bearing, is a
puller
chisel
torque indicator
tension wrench.
Vernier callipers usually measure to an accuracy of
0.1 mm
0.2 mm
0.01 mm
0.02 mm
The tool shown is used to
remove and refit oil seals
fit roll pins to differential cages
check and adjust pinion pre-load
measure torque loading on final drive gears.
In the gearbox shown, the highlighted component drives the
sun gear
crown wheel
reverse gear
speedometer
When the pedal is pressed, the highlighted splines allow the centre plate to
move away from the flywheel
rest against the release bearing
rotate at the same speed as the engine
absorb the shock of the take-up of drive
