Question 1

A(n)____________________ contains rubber and cork.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ contains rubber and cork....

Question 2

​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?

Accepted Answer

Both technicians are correct. Proper input and final drive endplay settings are crucial for ensuring long gear life by maintaining the correct gear alignment and reducing wear. Additionally, these settings help to eliminate engagement "clunk" by ensuring that there is the correct amount of clearance, reducing noise and harshness during gear engagement.

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

Technician A is correct. In a planetary gear set, when the planet carrier is the input, the output gear member always moves in the opposite direction to the planet carrier. This is because the planet gears have to rotate and orbit around the sun gear, which causes the output member to rotate in the opposite direction.

Technician B is incorrect. The planet carrier does not always follow the direction of the input member when the planet carrier is the output. The planet carrier can rotate in the same direction as the input member, but at a different speed, depending on the gear ratio and configuration of the planetary gear set.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is a braking assembly around a...

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ carries the pinion gears within a...

Question 6

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?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Technician A says that the Lepelletier design...

Question 7

____________________ is an internally toothed ring gear.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is an internally toothed ring gear....

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is a metal seal with square-cut...

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is used between two parts that...

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is used to seal two parts...

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is used when two surfaces that...

Question 12

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?

Accepted Answer

Both technicians are correct. There has been a growing trend towards six-speed automatic transmissions, but some makes and models have gone beyond that with seven or even eight-speed transmissions.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

In a Simpson gear set, the two planetary gear sets share a common sun gear.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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?

Accepted Answer

Technician B is correct. Input shaft endplay is measured using a dial indicator. The dial indicator should be clamped to the bellhousing and the plunger positioned in the center of the input shaft end. This provides the most accurate measurement of input shaft endplay. Measuring with a micrometer is not the correct method for this measurement.

Question 16

____________________ are metal rings used as spacers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are metal rings used as spacers....

Question 17

​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?

Accepted Answer

Both technicians are correct. Technician A is correct in saying that all metal sealing rings should be checked for proper fit because if they do not fit properly, they may leak. Technician B is correct in stating that since these rings seal on their outer diameter, the seal should be inserted in its bore and should feel tight there. This ensures that the seal is properly seated and will prevent leaks.

Question 18

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?

Accepted Answer

Both technicians are correct. It is important to note the location of all check balls before removing them to ensure that they are replaced in the correct position. Similarly, the length of bolts may vary and it is important to keep track of where each bolt came from, especially during reassembly.

Question 19

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?

Accepted Answer

Both technicians are correct. End play checks should be measured both before disassembly and during reassembly to ensure proper function of the transmission.

Question 20

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?

Accepted Answer

Technician A is correct because bearings designed to handle axial loads are indeed often referred to as thrust bearings or thrust washers. Technician B is incorrect because Torrington bearings, a brand name often used generically for needle roller bearings, are designed to handle radial loads, not exclusively as washers.

Quiz 5: Transmission Designs