Deck 5: Transmission Designs

Question 1

If the vehicle is a hybrid, make sure you follow all precautions and procedures for disconnecting the high voltage circuit before  proceeding to remove the transmission.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Neutral gear results when the input into a planetary gear set is holding a member.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The converter housing can also be called the bell housing.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The idler gear contributes to torque output.

Question 5

A band in a transmission or transaxle is considered a brake.

Question 6

Technician A says a slide hammer and the correct attachment should be used to remove bushings. Technician B says that to easily remove bushings, they should be heated with a torch. Who is correct?

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

Question 7

Bushings are bearings that take radial loads.

Question 8

Planet gears are also known as pinion gears.

Question 9

O-rings are used to seal a part that has rotational movement.

Question 10

The output gear rotates in the same direction as the input gear when an external gear drives another external gear.

Question 11

Disconnecting the battery ground cable should be the first step when removing a transmission or transaxle.

Question 12

Technician A says output torque is decreased and output speed is increased when a large gear drives a smaller gear. Technician B says output torque is increased and output speed is decreased when a small gear drives a larger gear. Who is correct?

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

Question 13

Overdrive occurs when the sun gear is the driving member of the gear set.

Question 14

Bearings are devices that are placed between two surfaces to reduce friction and wear.

Question 15

A faulty output shaft will produce vibrations with a change in engine speed.

Question 16

A soft gasket will compress more than 20 percent.

Question 17

​ All automatic transmissions use servos and accumulators during shifting.

Question 18

The differential or final drive unit compensates for variations in drive wheel speed.

Question 19

Before completing relearn procedures, transmission or transaxle computers can cause harsh or poor shift quality.

Question 20

Output torque and output speed are decreased when a large gear drives a small gear.

Question 21

Technician A says a drum filled with thick fluid that houses several closely fitted, thin steel discs that are connected to the front and rear axles is called a viscous coupling. Technician B says to provide different amounts of torque to the drive axles, a viscous coupling uses a gear set similar to a differential. Who is correct?

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

Question 22

Technician A says most oil seals should be installed dry. Technician B says before and during installation, oil seals should be kept clean. Who is correct?

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

Question 23

​Technician A says when removing a seal, inspect the sealing surface or lips. Technician B says this check should be done before cleaning the seal. Who is correct?

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

Question 24

Technician A says only one gear reduction forward gear can be provided by a single planetary gear set. Technician B says only one reverse reduction gear can be provided by a single planetary gear set. Who is correct?

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

Question 25

Technician A says the sun gear always rotates in the opposite direction to the rotation of the pinion gears. Technician B says the pinion gears will always follow the same direction as the ring gear when the ring gear and carrier pinions are free to rotate at the same time. Who is correct?

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

Question 26

Technician A says when an external gear is in mesh with an internal gear, the two gears will rotate in the same direction. Technician B says there will be a torque increase when an external gear drives and is in mesh with an internal gear. Who is correct?

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

Question 27

Technician A says after a vehicle battery is disconnected and reconnected, transmission/transaxle computers may require a relearn procedure. Technician B says that to optimize driveability and performance, some computers memorize operation patterns. Who is correct?

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

Question 28

Technician A says a faulty torque converter typically emits a whining noises from the transmission. Technician B says faulty clutches or bands are never the cause of abnormal noise from the transmission. Who is correct?

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

Question 29

Technician A says there will be a speed increase when an internal gear drives and is in mesh with an external gear. Technician B says the output gear will rotate in the opposite direction to the input gear when an external gear drives another external gear. Who is correct?

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

Question 30

How much will a hard gasket compress?

A)More than 20 percent
B)Less than 30 percent
C)More than 30 percent
D)Less than 20 percent

Question 31

Technician A says nearly all transmission problems can be corrected by installing a rebuild kit. Technician B says a technician should inspect the material in the filter before tearing down the transmission or transaxle. Who is correct?

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

Question 32

Which of the following is true of a Simpson gear train?

A)It uses two sun gears.
B)It uses one common sun gear.
C)It provides three forward reduction gears.
D)It uses one common ring gear.
E)Both B and C are true.

Question 33

​While discussing transmission lip seals: Technician A says when installing a lip seal make sure the lip is facing in the correct direction. Technician B says the lip should always be aimed away from the source of pressurized fluid. Who is correct?

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

Question 34

Technician A says the output of the gear set will be in the opposite direction to the input, which produces reverse gear when the planetary carrier is held. Technician B says the gear set produces a gear reduction when the planetary carrier is the input member. Who is correct?

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

Question 35

Technician A says low oil pressure may be the result of a shaft fitted with a check ball in which the check ball does not seat properly. Technician B says scoring of the shaft may be the result of a blocked oil delivery passage. Who is correct?

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

Question 36

Technician A says a faulty output shaft can cause vibrations. Technician B says an unbalanced torque converter can cause vibrations. Who is correct?

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

Question 37

Technician A says the output gear will rotate in the opposite direction to the input gear when an external gear drives another external gear. Technician B says the output gear will rotate in the same direction as the input gear when an external gear drives another external gear. Who is correct?

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

Question 38

When an external gear is in mesh with an internal gear, in which manner will both gears rotate?

A)In opposite directions
B)In the same direction
C)Independent of each other
D)In none of the above directions

Question 39

​Technician A says piston seals are designed to seal against high pressures. Technician B says the seal is positioned so that the lip faces the source of the pressurized fluid Who is correct?

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

Question 40

Which of the following will cause a vibration from a transmission or transaxle?

A)A poorly mounted torque converter
B)Worn wheel bearings
C)Dragging brake pads
D)Misbalanced tires

Question 41

A(n)____________________ contains rubber and cork.

Question 42

​While discussing input and final drive endplay checks: Technician A says the purpose of these settings is to provide long gear life. Technician B says these settings are to eliminate engagement "clunk." Who is correct?

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

Question 43

In a planetary gear set , Technician A says the output gear member always moves in the opposite direction to the planet carrier when the planet carrier is the input. Technician B says the planet carrier always follows the direction of the input member when the planet carrier is the output. Who is correct?

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

Question 44

A(n)____________________ is a braking assembly around a drum.

Question 45

A(n)____________________ carries the pinion gears within a framework.

Question 46

Technician A says that the Lepelletier design of compound planetary gear set connects a simple planetary gear set to a Simpson gear set. Technician B says that the Lepelletier design connects a Simpson to a Ravigneaux. Who is correct?

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

Question 47

____________________ is an internally toothed ring gear.

Question 48

A(n)____________________ is a metal seal with square-cut ends that touch each other.

Question 49

A(n)____________________ is used between two parts that move in relation to one another.

Question 50

A(n)____________________ is used to seal two parts together.

Question 51

A(n)____________________ is used when two surfaces that are to be sealed are smooth.

Question 52

Technician A says a growing number of six-speed automatic transmissions are available. Technician B says a few makes and models are equipped with seven or eight speeds. Who is correct?

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

Question 53

A Simpson gear set contains two planetary gear sets that present which of the following situations?

A)They share a common ring gear.
B)They share a common sun gear.
C)They provide an add-on overdrive gear.
D)They share a common carrier.

Question 54

A(n)____________________ is used when sealing irregular surfaces.

Question 55

Technician A says input shaft endplay is measured with a micrometer. Technician B says the dial indicator should be solidly clamped to the bellhousing and the plunger positioned so that it is centered on the end of the input shaft. Who is correct?

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

Question 56

____________________ are metal rings used as spacers.

Question 57

​Technician A says all metal sealing rings should be checked for proper fit. Technician B says since these rings seal on their outer diameter, the seal should be inserted in its bore and should feel tight there. Who is correct?

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

Question 58

When servicing a valve body:  Technician A says make sure you note the location of all check balls before removing them. Technician B says the length of the bolts may vary; therefore, keep track of where each bolt came from. Who is correct?

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

Question 59

Technician A says during transmission reassembly, end play checks should be measured. Technician B says before a transmission is disassembled, end play checks should be measured. Who is correct?

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

Question 60

Technician A says bearings that take axial loads are also known as thrust washers. Technician B says Torrington washers are bearings that take radial loads. Who is correct?

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

Question 61

____________________ can be used in place of a gasket.

Question 62

A(n)____________________ is used between two parts that do not move.

Question 63

​_______________ ______________normally control free axial movement or endplay.

Question 64

A(n)____________________ converts hydraulic pressure to mechanical force.

Question 65

____________________ are alignment pins used to align the transmission or transaxle to the engine block.

Question 66

____________________ revolve between the ring gear and sun gear.

Question 67

____________________ is the process of disassembling a transmission or transaxle.

Question 68

____________________ is a very fine polishing paper.

Question 69

____________________ are round seals with a circular cross section.

Question 70

A(n)____________________ is the same as a garter spring, but it adds additional clamping force to the lip of the seal.

Question 71

A(n)____________________ is a metal seal with square-cut ends that leave a gap.

Question 72

A(n)_________________________ is two planetary gear sets that share a common sun gear.

Question 73

A(n)____________________ is a round seal with a square-cut cross section.

Question 74

​Planetary _______________ gears are small gears fitted into a framework called the planetary carrier.

Question 75

Define a differential and its purpose.

Question 76

A(n)____________________ will seal parts that have axial or rotational movement.

Question 77

A(n)____________________ uses two sun gears, two sets of planet gears, and a common ring gear.

Question 78

Describe the neutral position of a planetary gear set.

Question 79

A(n)____________________ is similar to an O-ring and will withstand axial movement.

Question 80

A(n)____________________ is a metal seal with hooks on the ends.