Deck 4: Manual Transmissions Transaxles Servicing Transmissions Transaxles

Question 1

Synchronizing devices are normally used when shifting into _____.

A) forward gears
B) reverse
C) all gears
D) neutral

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Synchronizing devices in the transmission synchronize gears that are about to be _____.

A) locked
B) unlocked
C) stopped
D) started

Answer 2

A

Question 3

A transaxle for a front-wheel drive car is usually mounted cross-wise with the engine.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

_____ is the trade name for a new gear change system from the United Kingdom that replaces normal synchronizers to provide a change in gear ratios without interrupting the flow of engine torque to the wheels.

A) Disc and plate
B) Zeroshift
C) Self-shifting
D) Overdrive

Question 5

Technician A says blocking rings are often made of brass or bronze because of the high heat produced by friction. Technician B says some synchronizer rings can contain powdered metal, Kevlar, and organic frictional materials. Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) both A and B
D) neither A nor B

Question 6

A _____ transmission is a constant mesh, collar shift transmission with synchronizers that equalize the speed of the shaft and gear before they are engaged.

A) sliding gear
B) collar shift
C) constant mesh
D) synchromesh

Question 7

The forward gears of all current automotive transmissions are synchronized.

Question 8

A _____ transmission uses two or more shafts mounted in parallel, with sliding spur gears arranged to mesh with each other to provide a change in speed or direction.

A) sliding gear
B) collar shift
C) constant mesh
D) synchromesh

Question 9

What is the most common type of synchronizer?

A) block
B) disc and plate
C) plain
D) pin

Question 10

All synchronizers use friction to synchronize the speed of the gear and shaft before the connection is made.

Question 11

_____ in a transmission that must be meshed to obtain reverse gear; it is used only in reverse, and does not transmit power when the transmission is in any other position?

A) Counter gear
B) Reverse idler gear
C) Reverse drive gear
D) First gear

Question 12

When the transmission is in overdrive, the input shaft is turning faster than the output (main shaft).

Question 13

In a typical five-speed transmission, there are five synchronizers.

Question 14

_____ synchronizers consist of a hub (called a clutch hub), sleeve, blocking ring, and inserts or spring-and-ball detent devices.

A) Block
B) Disc and plate
C) Plain
D) Pin

Question 15

A _____ transmission has parallel shafts fitted with gears in constant mesh.

A) sliding gear
B) collar shift
C) constant mesh
D) synchromesh

Question 16

Torque may be described as twisting power.

Question 17

RWD and transaxle cars use the same type of differentials.

Question 18

The two separate shafts in a transaxle are called _____ shafts.

A) input and output
B) horizontal and vertical
C) forward and reverse
D) synchromesh

Question 19

The use of incorrect transmission fluid is unlikely to impact shift quality.

Question 20

Advanced synchronizer designs may use multiple cones to increase the capacity of the unit while making it smaller.

Question 21

What pin moves out of its notch and prevents the other shift rails from moving so that the transmission cannot be in two gears at once?

A) clutch
B) interlock
C) detent
D) zeroshift

Question 22

What are the three major types of manual transmissions used in the automotive industry?

Question 23

The _____ assembly precisely locates the rail and shift fork and provides feel to the driver that a shift has been made.

A) clutch
B) interlock
C) detent
D) zeroshift

Question 24

How is "shifting" accomplished in an automobile?

Question 25

What is the purpose of a synchronizer? Describe the three stages of synchronization.

Question 26

What are the four types of synchronizers used in synchromesh transmissions?

Question 27

A _____ transmission is found in vehicles which have a transaxle mounted directly to the rear differential and use a shift shaft located at the front of the transmission.

A) remote
B) zeroshift
C) self-shifting
D) automatic

Question 28

What is the one-piece machined unit that contains first, second, third, and fourth counter gears?

Question 29

What is the difference in the two basic designs of gearshift linkages (external and internal)?

Question 30

This figure shows five different ways to configure a transaxle system. Briefly describe the positions of the engine and transaxle in each configuration.

Question 31

Technician A says some vehicles have the transmission remotely mounted from the differential. Technician B says the transaxle includes the transmission and final drive. Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) both A and B
D) neither A nor B

Question 32

What is the primary advantage of moving the transmission to the rear of the vehicle?

Question 33

In the synchronizer assembly figure shown, list the names of the parts indicated by arrows.

a.
 
d.
 
b.
 
e.
 
c.
 
f.

Question 34

What is the purpose of overdrive in the gear assembly?

Question 35

What is the term used to describe a set of gear teeth which contain gaps between the teeth and are not close together?

Question 36

What is the difference between a transmission and a transaxle?

Question 37

What are the two primary purposes of the transmission?

Question 38

What gear types are normally used in a transaxle?

Question 39

Which transmission design is currently used only on farm and industrial machines?