Deck 10: Common Automatic Transmissions

Question 1

Technician A says two sun gears, two sets of planet gears, and a common sun gear are the components of a Ravigneaux gear set. Technician B says two planetary gear sets that share a common ring gear make up a Simpson gear set. Who is correct?

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

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Most GM transmissions use a rotor-type oil pump.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Most hybrids use a modified five-speed automatic transaxle .

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The ring gear in a Ford transmission serves as an input member.

Question 5

Technician A says during shifts from second to third gear, most Torqueflite transmissions provide for a delayed release of the front bands. Technician B says a controlled-load front servo is found on most Torqueflite transmissions. Who is correct?

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

Question 6

Technician A says a square-cut seal is designed to roll over when a part is fitted over them. Technician B says before installing some seals, they must be cut to size. Who is correct?

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

Question 7

The second clutch controls output through the 4T60 geartrain.

Question 8

Most Toyota/Lexus transmission models have a centrifugal fluid pressure-canceling mechanism.

Question 9

Many Lexus vehicles are equipped with one of the following transmissions: the A760H, A761E, or the A960E.

Question 10

The Chrysler collision detection system (CCD) is a means for the driver to avoid vehicle collisions.

Question 11

The GM 4R70 is a four-speed automatic transmission that uses a Ravigneaux compound planetary gear set.

Question 12

Technician A says different forward gears are provided by a tandem planetary gear set in Honda transaxles. Technician B says the final drive unit in Honda and Acura transaxles is a planetary gear set. Who is correct?

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

Question 13

The W5A330 used in the Chrysler Crossfire is a version of the NAG1 transmission designed by Mercedes-Benz.

Question 14

Technician A says most transmission solenoids must be removed as an assembly. Technician B says the clutch housing is the mounting place for most transmission solenoids. Who is correct?

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

Question 15

The Ford AOD was the first automatic transmission to have a built-in overdrive.

Question 16

Most GM transaxles are based on the Simpson geartrain.

Question 17

The Ford AX4N transaxle uses a combination Simpson geartrain in tandem.

Question 18

Technician A says two planetary units that do not share a common gear set member are used in the 4T60. Technician B says the 4T60 transaxle used to be referred to as the 440-T4. Who is correct?

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

Question 19

The Ravigneaux gear set shares a common sun gear.

Question 20

The one-way overrunning clutch is a holding device for the Torqueflite transmission.

Question 21

Technician A says by using selective thrust washers, end play is often corrected. Technician B says by using selective snap rings, end play is often corrected. Who is correct?

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

Question 22

Technician A says in most transmissions, the oil pump is bolted to the transmission case. Technician B says in some transmissions, the oil pump is press-fitted into the case. Who is correct?

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

Question 23

Technician A says the Torqueflite transmission was the first to use the Simpson compound planetary gear set. Technician B says the first modern style 3-speed transmission to use a torque converter was the Torqueflite transmission. Who is correct?

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

Question 24

Technician A says Ford offered the first automatic transmission with a built-in overdrive when they introduced the AOD. Technician B says the C-6 was replaced by the AOD in both cars and trucks. Who is correct?

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

Question 25

Technician A says in a Torqueflite transmission, the apply device is the one-way overrunning clutch. Technician B says in a Torqueflite transmission, the front and rear bands are the holding devices. Who is correct?

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

Question 26

Technician A says a variable displacement rotor-type oil pump is used in a 4L60 transmission. Technician B says a variable displacement vane-type oil pump is used in a 3L30 transmission. Who is correct?

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

Question 27

Which of the following is true of an 4R70E transmission?

A) It is three speed.
B) It has two bands.
C) It has two one-way clutches.
D) It uses a reverse clutch as an output device.
E) Both B and C are correct.

Question 28

Some automatic transmissions use which of the following to achieve different gear ratios?

A) Tandem planetary gear sets
B) Ravigneaux gear sets
C) Helical gear sets
D) All of the above

Question 29

Which of the following is not true of a Simpson geartrain?

A) It contains two ring gears.
B) It uses two separate planetary gear sets.
C) It uses a common sun gear.
D) It uses a common planetary pinion carrier.

Question 30

Technician A says a Chrysler 36RH is a transaxle. Technician B says a Chrysler 31TH is a transaxle. Who is correct?

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

Question 31

Technician A says the output member of the gear set can be the ring gear. Technician B says the output member of the gear set can be the front planetary carrier. Who is correct?

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

Question 32

Technician A says Torqueflite-based transaxles have the same basic parts as an A-904 transmission as well as additional parts. Technician B says Torqueflite-based transaxles used in FWD vehicles have little in common with other transaxles. Who is correct?

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

Question 33

Some rear clutches use which of the following to multiply the applying force of the piston?

A) Final drive unit
B) Common planetary carrier
C) Belleville spring
D) Compound planetary gear set

Question 34

Which of the following is not true of a Ford 5R55E transmission?

A) An additional gearset was added to achieve the fifth gear.
B) It is an updated version of the A4LD
C) It uses additional control devices for 5th gear.
D) None of the above are correct.

Question 35

Which of the following is not true of a Ravigneaux geartrain?

A) Planetary pinion gears rotate on shafts.
B) It has two large sun gears.
C) A single ring gear surrounds the complete assembly.
D) It uses two sets of planetary pinion gears.

Question 36

Which of the following is provided by the Torqueflite transmissions and transaxles?

A) Four forward gears
B) Three forward gears
C) Two reverse gear ratios
D) One reverse gear ratio
E) Both B and D

Question 37

Technician A says before installing friction discs, they should be soaked in clean ATF. Technician B says when assembling a transmission, the steel clutch plates should be coated with petroleum jelly. Who is correct?

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

Question 38

Technician A says the AX4N  is a nonsynchronous type transaxle. Technician B says in an AX4N transaxle, the intermediate band was eliminated. Who is correct?

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

Question 39

Technician A says Chrysler's 68RFE is a three-speed unit with a high torque rating for RWD vehicles and is fully electronically controlled. Technician B says Chrysler has used transmissions and transaxles with planetary gears in tandem built by Mitsubishi and Mercedes. Who is correct?

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

Question 40

Technician A says the 4R44E is a rear-wheel-drive transmission. Technician B says the 4L65-E is also a rear-wheel-drive transmission. Who is correct?

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

Question 41

Technician A says the Mercedes-Benz 7G-Tronic was the first seven-speed automatic transmission. Technician B says this unit allows the electronic control unit to "skip" gears when upshifting or downshifting. Who is correct?

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

Question 42

Technician A says that the RFE Series uses seven control devices. Technician B says that the RFE Series uses seven solenoids and five pressure switches. Who is correct?

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

Question 43

____________________ are simple on and off solenoids that control upshifts and downshifts in all forward gear ranges.

Question 44

The ____________________ directs fluid flow according to shift solenoid operation, actuator feed pressure, and return spring force to control 1-2 and 2-1 shifts.

Question 45

Technician A says that a solenoid that is controlled by a computer is switched on or off on the ground side of the circuit. Technician B says a Chrysler-built unit, when operating in "limp-in" mode, will allow operation in all gear ranges but at reduced efficiency. Who is correct?

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

Question 46

The ____________________ is mechanically linked to the shift selector linkage. It directs line pressure to the appropriate passages for clutch and servo operation by opening and closing feed passages.

Question 47

Technician A says the Chrysler 545RFE is a six-speed transmission. Technician B says that the 545RFE is equipped with two ATF filters, an external canister-type filter, and an oil sump filter. Who is correct?

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

Question 48

The ____________________ , ____________________ , and the ____________________  control the amount of slippage the T/C will have.

Question 49

The ____________________ controls TCC apply and release according to the position of the TCC regulator valve and the PWM solenoid.

Question 50

The ____________________ controls fluid flow and exhaust in the accumulator circuit according to PCS operation.

Question 51

The ____________________ directs fluid flow according to shift solenoid operation, actuator feed pressure, and return spring force to control 2-3 and 3-2 shifts.

Question 52

Technician A says before assembling a transaxle, the seals and bearings should be lubricated with clean bearing grease. Technician B says when reassembling a transaxle, seals can be reused if they are not damaged. Who is correct?

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

Question 53

Technician A says the Ford 4R70E and the 4R75E are considered to be wide ratio geartrain transmissions. Technician B says the latest model of Ford is a nine-speed transaxle called the 948TE. Who is correct?

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

Question 54

The ____________________ directs fluid flow according to shift solenoid operation, actuator and 4th clutch feed pressure, and return spring force to control 3-4 and 4-3 shifts.

Question 55

Technician A says the Chrysler RFE Series uses three brake bands. Technician B says that the RFE Series uses two brake bands. Who is correct?

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

Question 56

The ____________________ works with the accumulator valve to cushion the direct clutch application by absorbing some of the apply pressure.

Question 57

Technician A says that all transmissions have a ATF dipstick and filler tube. Technician B says that some transmissions are equipped with an ATF warmer. Who is correct?

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

Question 58

The ____________________ controls line pressure in the system.

Question 59

A(n) ____________________ provides controlled pressure to the reverse boost valve, accumulator valve, and the torque signal compensator valve.

Question 60

Technician A says the BMW 6HP26 is a five-speed unit that is based on the Simpson gear set design. Technician B says this transmission is unique in that it has a very high torque capacity and is smaller and lighter than comparable units. Who is correct?

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

Question 61

Define the holding devices in a Torqueflite transmission.

Question 62

Define the components of the Ravigneaux gear set.

Question 63

Explain the purpose of the controlled-load front servo in Torqueflite transmissions.

Question 64

When considering GM transmissions/transaxles, the major difference in the design of the 4L60-E and the 4L65-E is the number of planetary pinion gears. 4L60s have ____________________ pinion gears and the 4L65s have ____________________ pinion gears.

Question 65

When comparing the design differences of the Toyota A340F and the A340H, you find the A340F uses a ____________________ controlled 4WD transfer case and the A340H has an ____________________ controlled 4WD transfer case.

Question 66

What is the purpose of a PCS (pressure control solenoid)?

Question 67

The ____________________ works with the accumulator valve to cushion 4th clutch application by absorbing some of the apply pressure.

Question 68

Explain what is used in Honda transaxles to provide different gear ranges.

Question 69

Describe the operation of Honda's acceleration clutch.

Question 70

What common components do all Torqueflite transmissions and transaxles have?

Question 71

Explain how the gears in the transaxle are driven in a GM 4T60.

Question 72

Describe the components used to provide various gear ratios in most GM transmissions using a Simpson geartrain.