Deck 78: Front Wheel Drive Transaxle and Cv Joints Service

Question 1

6)While having a discussion, Technician A says that the estimated life of a joint is eight hours without lubricant. Technician B says that the estimated life is forty-eight hours. Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Answer 1

A

Question 2

5)Noises coming from the front axle are not usually detected during a test drive.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

9)A(n) ____ is located at the end of the fixed-type outer CV joint.

A) stub shaft
B) halfshaft
C) earless clamp
D) pinch bolt

Answer 3

A

Question 4

11)The part MOST-Likely used to retain a fixed joint to the shaft is a(n):

A) O-ring
B) yoke
C) pinch bolt
D) internal circlip

Question 5

13)The part that MOST-Likely rides in a groove in the axle and fits into a corresponding groove inside the inner race is the:

A) circlip
B) halfshaft
C) pinch bolt
D) earless clamp

Question 6

16)Front-wheel-drive vehicles typically have ____________________ strut suspensions.

Question 7

8)All of the following parts are contained in a CV joint boot kit EXCEPT:

A) a boot
B) a circlip
C) a clamp
D) a nut

Question 8

4)A bad plunge joint will make a clunking sound when starting from a stop, during deceleration, or when braking.

Question 9

17)On some vehicles it is easier to move the hub away from the stub shaft if the ____________________ is removed first.

Question 10

2)CV joints are lubed for life.

Question 11

10)A(n) ____ is used to remove some types of splined inner joints.

A) slide hammer
B) halfshaft
C) slip yoke
D) O-ring

Question 12

7)All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

A) over time, boots age and suffer repeated flexing and exposure to the elements.
B) replacement boot kits come with new clamps and the correct amount of high-temperature grease needed to refill the boot and CV joint.
C) rebuilt halfshafts are usually available at about half the cost of CV joint repair.
D) a leaking CV joint is like a vacuum cleaner, sucking water into the boot.

Question 13

18)Some vehicles have a conventional ball joint with a tapered connection. Others use a(n) ____________________-type ball joint connection.

Question 14

12)Which of the following is LEAST-Likely a type of retaining ring?

A) Joint ring
B) Circle clip
C) External snap ring
D) Internal snap ring

Question 15

3)A noisy joint will get quieter with the installation of a new boot and grease.

Question 16

14)Which of the following is LEAST-Likely a type of boot clamp?

A) Bridge-type clamp
B) Earless clamp
C) Torque clamp
D) Universal clamp

Question 17

1)When a boot fails, its grease leaks out.

Question 18

15)While having a discussion, Technician A says that you should not use a regular hose clamp to replace a boot clamp. Technician B says that in a pinch, a nylon tie strap can be used for a day or two until a clamp can be purchased. Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 19

20)A(n) ____________________ is used when there is a problem with the axle clearing other parts.

Question 20

19)____________________ rings are sometimes installed in a groove to locate or limit movement of a part on a shaft.

Question 21

25)What is the main difference between conventional automatic transmissions and automatic transaxles?

Question 22

23)How would you disassemble a cross groove joint?

Question 23

24)How would you install a spline-type joint into the transaxle?

Question 24

21)How would you remove an axle?

Question 25

22)Provide a brief description of a universal clamp.